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SG Low: A street culture-inspired izakaya gets the speakeasy treatment

Food & Drink | KANPAI CULTURE Feb 13, 2021

SG Low: A street culture-inspired izakaya gets the speakeasy treatment

by Melinda Joe

SG Group’s newest cocktail bar has a pared-down atmosphere, but the food and drinks have a high-class global twist.

Some Japanese prefectures to extend requests for restaurants to close early

National Feb 6, 2021

Some Japanese prefectures to extend requests for restaurants to close early

Beyond the 10 prefectures that are subject to an extended state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, seven prefectures will maintain their own requests for restaurants and bars to close early, a Jiji Press survey has shown. The seven prefectures are Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, ...

Japan’s hospitality sector creaks under the weight of a second state of emergency

Business / Economy Jan 30, 2021

Japan’s hospitality sector creaks under the weight of a second state of emergency

by Alex K.T. Martin

Restaurants, bars and karaoke parlors are bearing the brunt of restrictions placed on their operations, a move that could have a long-lasting impact on the nation’s culinary landscape.

Under Tokyo's state of emergency, some drink on even after authorities call time

National Jan 17, 2021

Under Tokyo's state of emergency, some drink on even after authorities call time

While compliance has been high, more people appear to be ignoring the state of emergency this time than one last year.

Tokyo restaurant suppliers may get government aid as emergency bites

National Jan 10, 2021

Tokyo restaurant suppliers may get government aid as emergency bites

Businesses eligible for the aid will include those whose sales have dropped by about half or more from January or February last year as a result of eateries shortening operating hours.

Traditional bars in the firing line of Japan's second COVID-19 emergency

Business Jan 9, 2021

Traditional bars in the firing line of Japan's second COVID-19 emergency

by Akira Tomoshige and Akiko Okamoto

With losses already built up and footfall down as people work from home, owners of Japan's traditional izakaya are being forced into crushing choices.

Japan considering penalties for firms that defy closure requests

National Dec 24, 2020

Japan considering penalties for firms that defy closure requests

Prefectural governors are currently only allowed to make nonbinding requests for eating and drinking establishments to shorten business hours.

Twillo: Fairy tale yatai bar hits the streets of Tokyo after midnight

Food & Drink Nov 28, 2020

Twillo: Fairy tale yatai bar hits the streets of Tokyo after midnight

by Phoebe Amoroso

Running a traveling bar might seem like an avant-garde answer to the coronavirus, but owner Shotaro Kamijo is in the business for a different reason.

Shorter hours begin in Osaka nightlife areas amid COVID-19 surge

National / Social Issues Nov 27, 2020

Shorter hours begin in Osaka nightlife areas amid COVID-19 surge

by Eric Johnston

Restaurants and bars still operating had hoped the usual December bōnenkai parties would provide a much-needed boost.

Aichi governor asks Nagoya restaurants to shut early as cases rise

National Nov 26, 2020

Aichi governor asks Nagoya restaurants to shut early as cases rise

Bars and restaurants serving alcohol in the city's main nightlife entertainment districts are requested to shorten their business hours for about three weeks from this weekend.

Request for business hour cuts adds to plight of Tokyo restaurants

National Nov 26, 2020

Request for business hour cuts adds to plight of Tokyo restaurants

Many bars and restaurants in the capital have already been hit by a spate of reservation cancellations due to the spread of the virus.

Tokyo’s newest drinks trend? Upscale alcohol-free cocktails.

Food & Drink | KANPAI CULTURE Oct 17, 2020

Tokyo’s newest drinks trend? Upscale alcohol-free cocktails.

by Melinda Joe

The low- and zero-proof alcohol trend has hit Japan, and for those who want to abstain without sacrificing flavor, there’s no shortage of options.

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