Two Drinking Buddies in Tokyo

A lot of people come to Tokyo to shop. And a popular destination for trendy clothing is United Arrows. Did you know that United Arrows has a bar? A trendy, dandy bar! Sip a Japanese whiskey cocktail with well-dressed bartenders and clientele. Then mosey on over Hobo Shinjuku, which means “almost Shinjuku” where there are a myriad of neon-lit places to eat and drink the night away. And how do most Japanese finish the night? With a trip to the local karaoke shop of course!

Any trip to Japan would not be complete without a taste of some Japanese sake or nihonshu. Where can you do some shopping and then hop into a sake bar with a very knowledgeable host? Where can you see an artsy shop interior and sip milky grape sake? And where can you bring your own nibbles and try 100 types of sake? Find out all we know about sake and what we love about it!

Let loose with salary workers over a selection of hard-to-find sake at Suzuden in Yotsuya. Trek through a Shibuya neighborhood of retro love hotels to enjoy a Danish pint at Mikkeller. And find out how purple potato salts can complement your cocktail at Bar Trench in Ebisu!

Nearby the Tokyo Tower? Consider back-alley drinking in Tamachi! Feeling the munchies after your first round of drinks? Give one of the ubiquitous Conas a try! Thirsty for a craft beer away from the hustle and bustle of Shinjuku? Say yes to YYG!

Explore the history of literary greats drinking at Donzoko in Shinjuku. Taste one of the first craft breweries in Japan – born out of a fish market no less! And pick your favorite bottle of wine and frozen junk food at Yamamoto Shoten in Ebisu – our favorite way to end a night of drinking!