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Man arrested in Tokyo after allegedly luring foreign tourists into shady Kabukicho establishments

Tokyo police issue warning to overseas visitors as dozens of people report scams by suspected touts in the city’s nightlife district.

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Order a cocktail, support a senior with Shinjuku Day Service Mojito at a handful of businesses

A new model of urban community collaboration in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho area connects the generations using mint as a bridge.

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Japan’s izakaya pubs closing at record pace, failing to attract foreign tourists

Combination of factors is dimming the shine of one of the stars of Japanese restaurant culture.

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Police cracking down on outdoor seating in Tokyo’s liveliest street market neighborhood[Video]

Tokyo Metropolitan Police officers issue warnings to pub owners in Ueno.

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This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it

There’s nothing for sale inside the machine, but Okinawan spirits and delicious deserts are waiting on the other side.

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Japan has a new bar just for people thinking about quitting their jobs, and the drinks are free

Tenshoku Sodan Bar seeks to fill a need that’s not served by the traditional job-hunting process.

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Bar event for sitting and spacing out opening in Tokyo, offers the luxury of doing nothing

Boutto Suru Bar is committed to boutto suru ideal.

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Japanese bar district to get bilingual wristbands to help start/avoid conversations while drinking

There are more than 600 bars and pubs in Noge, and these wristbands seek to help you find one that’s just right for you.

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Believe it or not, this row of retro Japanese bars is actually a hotel!【Photos】

Northern Japanese town famous for its castles and cherry blossoms also has one of the country’s most unique hotels.

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Japanese motor home is like a time machine to a bubble era Tokyo private bar, on sale now【Photos】

It’s like someone opened a 1980s Ginza lounge in the back of a motor home.

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American gun owner opens our eyes to a different way of life in Tokyo

“Bad guys have guns, so good girls have to have guns too.”

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Subway Japan purchased by Japanese izakaya pub company with penchant for organic farming

Watami wanted sandwiches, so it went out and bought Subway.

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This Japanese pub with one-yen bottles of sake broke our brain and made our day

We have no idea how this is possible, but we’re oh so happy it is.

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Hypnosis bar opens in Tokyo, with prizes for those who don’t fall into a hypnotic state

Veteran hypnotist puts his money where his mouth is. 

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Japan’s new canned chu-hai with fresh lemon slice: disappointing gimmick or drink revelation?

Future Lemon Sour is a world-first, but does it really recreate the izakaya experience at home?

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Japan unveils world’s first chu-hai with fresh lemon slice in can so every drink tastes different

A world-first lemon sour that lets you bring that izakaya feel home with you.

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Rub shoulders with the locals at a Japanese snack bar run by a famous singer’s family

A place where Rimi Natsukawa knows your name.

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There’s a Tokyo bar with Japanese whisky inside bookstore inside Japan’s tallest building

Slow Page pours classy coffee too at Azabudai Hills.

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Tokyo convenience store has full bar inside with Japanese whiskey, will smoke your combini snacks

Shibuya Family Mart teams up with Kyoto bar.

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Osaka “restaurant” run by owner who doesn’t want to work may or may not let you in

Nothing is certain at Umeda Yang Rou Chuan.

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