You correctly picked up on the vibe. There are many of these little izakayas concentrated in several neighborhoods. It is a fun place for many Japanese to relax after work.
In Tokyo people are used to being packed together in some situations. I believe “Omoide Yokocho” translates to something like “Piss Alley.” When the izakaya were first built after WWII they didn’t have bathrooms, so…😉
Izakayas are tiny but they hold a special place in the hearts of the customers. The packed atmosphere seems to add to enjoyment of the skewers of various meats, beer and other snacks and drinks.
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Wow, want to eat motsuyaki. they are really good. This kind of place serve really good meals sometime.
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I liked the food very much. Izakayas seemed like fun places.
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so many bars are this size in Japan! It’s kinda cool whilst also being kinda claustrophobic!
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These places are a little intimidating for foreigners but the food and drinks are good and reasonably priced.
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This looks intimate and welcoming.
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You correctly picked up on the vibe. There are many of these little izakayas concentrated in several neighborhoods. It is a fun place for many Japanese to relax after work.
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Could be a problem sitting in the middle of that bench after a couple of pints “then I need the loo”
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In Tokyo people are used to being packed together in some situations. I believe “Omoide Yokocho” translates to something like “Piss Alley.” When the izakaya were first built after WWII they didn’t have bathrooms, so…😉
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It looks like quite a small restaurant, but not very small glasses of beer… a place I will definitely enjoy 🍺.
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Izakayas are tiny but they hold a special place in the hearts of the customers. The packed atmosphere seems to add to enjoyment of the skewers of various meats, beer and other snacks and drinks.
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A delicious food…
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And fun, too.
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I can imagine.
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