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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
