Author: twodrinkingbuddiesintokyo

All (we know) about sake! Shibuya basement bar, art + sake, BYOF(ood) bars!

April 13, 2024

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:18 — 30.3MB) | EmbedSubsribe or Follow RSS | MoreAny trip to Japan would not be complete without a taste of some Japanese sake or nihonshu. Where can you do some shopping and then hop into a sake bar with a very knowledgeable host? Where can you… More All (we know) about sake! Shibuya basement bar, art + sake, BYOF(ood) bars!

Dandy Harajuku cocktails, old buildings and neon lights in Shinjuku + karaoke!

February 3, 2024

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download () | EmbedSubsribe or Follow RSS | MoreA lot of people come to Tokyo to shop. And a popular destination for trendy clothing is United Arrows. Did you know that United Arrows has a bar? A trendy, dandy bar! Sip a Japanese whiskey cocktail with well-dressed bartenders and… More Dandy Harajuku cocktails, old buildings and neon lights in Shinjuku + karaoke!

After-work sake bar, craft beer on “love hotel hill”, and a library of cocktails

September 30, 2023

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download () | EmbedSubsribe or Follow RSS | MoreLet loose with salary workers over a selection of hard-to-find sake at Suzuden in Yotsuya. Trek through a Shibuya neighborhood of retro love hotels to enjoy a Danish pint at Mikkeller. And find out how purple potato salts can complement your… More After-work sake bar, craft beer on “love hotel hill”, and a library of cocktails

Buzzy Meguro bistro with an endless menu! Old-school vibe in the narrow streets Arakicho!

September 2, 2023

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download () | EmbedSubsribe or Follow RSS | MoreTwo completely different experiences on opposite ends of Tokyo, but you’ll love them both. Vibrant Bistro Shin will get you excited about eating elk within close quarters of your fellow reveling patrons. Take some time to walk around Arakicho before heading… More Buzzy Meguro bistro with an endless menu! Old-school vibe in the narrow streets Arakicho!

Deep Shinjuku cocktail, Harajuku craft beer, Wine shop with sassy staff and frozen food

June 24, 2023

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download () | EmbedSubsribe or Follow RSS | MoreExplore the history of literary greats drinking at Donzoko in Shinjuku. Taste one of the first craft breweries in Japan – born out of a fish market no less! And pick your favorite bottle of wine and frozen junk food at… More Deep Shinjuku cocktail, Harajuku craft beer, Wine shop with sassy staff and frozen food

Back-alley drinking, 500-yen pizza, and a micro brewery

May 27, 2023

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download () | EmbedSubsribe or Follow RSS | MoreNearby the Tokyo Tower? Consider back-alley drinking in Tamachi! Feeling the munchies after your first round of drinks? Give one of the ubiquitous Conas a try! Thirsty for a craft beer away from the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku? Say yes… More Back-alley drinking, 500-yen pizza, and a micro brewery

12 things to know before visiting a Japanese izakaya

April 15, 2023

Have you ever visited a Japanese izakaya before? These lively establishments are the lifeblood of Japan’s eating and drinking scene, and provide a peak into the country’s unique social and drinking culture. 1. Irasshai! Irrasshaimase! いらっしゃい！いらっしゃいませ！Don’t run out by the loud voices welcoming you into the izakaya! This is a typical greeting you will get… More 12 things to know before visiting a Japanese izakaya

12 things to know before visiting a Japanese izakaya

April 15, 2023

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:26 — 29.0MB) | EmbedSubsribe or Follow RSS | MoreHave you ever visited a Japanese izakaya before? These lively establishments are the lifeblood of Japan’s eating and drinking scene, and provide a peak into the country’s unique social and drinking culture.