It looks like you're using an ad blocker.

To enjoy our content, please include The Japan Times on your ad-blocker's list of approved sites.

Thank you for supporting our journalism.

  • PRINT SUBSCRIBERS |
  • SUBSCRIBE |
  • Login
  • My Account
weather icon

20

M/CLEAR

TOKYO (5 a.m.)

TODAY'S PRINT EDITION

The Japan Times The Japan Times

bars

  • Login
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • My Account
  • PRINT SUBSCRIBERS ≫
  • (FREE ARTICLE)
  • MENU
  • Search
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Life
  • Community
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • City Guide
  • Support
  • Search
  • News
    • National
    • World
    • Business
    • Asia Pacific
    • Reference
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Commentary
    • Cartoons
  • Life
    • Travel
    • Digital
    • Food & Drink
    • Environment
    • Style & Design
    • Language
    • Lifestyle
    • People
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Community
    • Voices
    • Issues
    • Our Lives
    • Event listings
    • How-tos
    • Columns
  • Culture
    • Film
    • Music
    • Art
    • Stage
    • Events
    • Festivals
    • Books
    • TV
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Sports
    • Rugby
    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Sumo
    • Figure Skating
    • Tennis
    • More Sports
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • City Guide
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • Support
    • About us
    • Faqs
Japan's bars and restaurants toast eased COVID-19 alcohol measures

National Jun 22, 2021

Japan's bars and restaurants toast eased COVID-19 alcohol measures

Workers at eating and drinking establishments in Tokyo and other parts in Japan expressed happiness at being able to serve alcoholic drinks for the first time in months.

Sip, snack and stand in style at No. 502

Food & Drink | TOKYO FOOD FILE May 15, 2021

Sip, snack and stand in style at No. 502

by Robbie Swinnerton

Tucked away in suburban Setagaya Ward, No. 502 is a perfect example of the recent fashion for wine stores with bars attached — plus an innovative plant-forward menu.

Aged like fine wine? Reviving the forgotten culture of vintage sake

Food & Drink | FOCUS May 3, 2021

Aged like fine wine? Reviving the forgotten culture of vintage sake

by Donican Lam

Fine wine is not the only thing that gets better with age, and a venture firm hopes to prove that by reviving the long-forgotten culture of Japan's homegrown vintage sake.

Japan to use ¥2.17 trillion from reserve funds for virus-hit sectors and households

National Mar 23, 2021

Japan to use ¥2.17 trillion from reserve funds for virus-hit sectors and households

The funding includes ¥1.54 trillion for local authorities to aid restaurants and bars that comply with requests to close early as part of anti-COVID-19 measures.

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.

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

Business / Economy | Longform 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.

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.

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.

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.

« 1 2 3 … 5 »
  • WHAT’S TRENDING
  • EDITORS’ PICKS
  • Biden vows to defend Taiwan as Kishida pledges unprecedented hike in defense spending
    Biden and Kishida shake hands as they attend a bilateral meeting at the State Guesthouse in Tokyo on Monday.
  • Seven arrive from U.S. for first test tours before Japan reopens to tourism
    People from the United States arrive for the first small-scale test tours in Japan since measures were imposed to control the spread of COVID-19, at Narita Airport near Tokyo on Tuesday.
  • Government clarity needed as Japan eyes border reopening for tourism
    Japan is believed to have lost ¥10.96 trillion in revenue in 2020 and more than ¥22 trillion since the pandemic began after closing its borders to tourists in response to COVID-19.
  • Japanese political parties agree on outline of bill to protect porn victims
    Major Japanese ruling and opposition parties have agreed on an outline of a planned bill to protect people who appear in pornographic videos against their will.
  • Biden launches Indo-Pacific Economic Framework with 13 nations including Japan
    U.S. President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attend the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity launch event on Monday in Tokyo.
  • Is the next Shohei Ohtani already in NPB?

    Thumbnail image
  • Kill Japan's elderly? A film at Cannes probes a chilling idea.

    Thumbnail image
  • China's Gen Z has the power to make or break western brands

    Thumbnail image
  • North Korea launches apparent ICBM, a day after Biden departs Asia

    Thumbnail image
  • U.N. envoy faces pressure on China trip over new Xinjiang leak

    Thumbnail image

PODCAST

  • DEEP DIVE

    When will Japan open to tourists?

Return to The Japan Times top page
JT Digital Archives The Japan Times Alpha Study in Japan JT for Women JT Bookclub Japanese School Directory The Japan Times Jobs
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • ePaper Edition
  • News
    • National
    • World
    • Business
    • Asia Pacific
    • Reference
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Opinion
    • Editorials
    • Commentary
    • Cartoons
  • Life
    • Travel
    • Digital
    • Food & Drink
    • Environment
    • Style & Design
    • Language
    • Lifestyle
    • People
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Community
    • Voices
    • Issues
    • Our Lives
    • Event listings
    • How-tos
    • Columns
  • Culture
    • Film
    • Music
    • Art
    • Stage
    • Events
    • Festivals
    • Books
    • TV
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • Sports
    • Rugby
    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Sumo
    • Figure Skating
    • Tennis
    • More Sports
    • Columns
    • Multimedia
  • City Guide
    • Restaurants
    • Places
  • Support
    • About us
    • Faqs
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Link Policy
  • Reprints
  • FAQs
  • Support
  • Announcements
  • Press
  • Sitemap
  • Advertise

The Japan Times LTD. All rights reserved.

The Japan Times