In Japan, there are spots where you can hang out and enjoy drinks and small plates with friends, family, and coworkers to unwind after work, and they are known as izakayas. Known as Japanese ...

TOKYO -- A clear gap between major izakaya chains and small businesses is emerging as Japanese-style pubs are seeing more bankruptcies in 2024 than during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the failure of ...

Back when I was in college, I had developed the habit of swinging by a nearby coffee shop on my lunch breaks. Every time, ...

What was supposed to be pleasant dinner with a friend turned into a bitter memory for a 41-year-old man from Yokohama.

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Feb. 8 and ...

That’s why we’ve made some mistakes on this trip. We’re learning on the job here, discovering that some of the previous joys ...

But other businesses, such as “izakaya” Japanese-style pubs, are still relying on in ... are reluctant to go out for meals. McDonald’s Japan tripled its delivery-available outlets from ...

Located in the heart of upper Antipolo, ABCT Izakaya & Kaitenzushi brings the authentic charm of an izakaya to the local dining scene. The restaurant evokes the ambiance of Japanese pubs with its ...

The authenticity of this Japanese pub extends from the hand-illustrated specials menu to the minimalist decor to the sometimes brusque service, but the food is truly transportive. It’s tough to choose ...

Gaijin Izakaya reimagines the traditional izakaya – a casual Japanese pub known for its variety of ... kitchens (including three years in Japan and time spent at a 3-star Michelin restaurant ...

A part of Anthony Debreceny’s Southern Cross Hospitality eatery empire, Ukiyo Izakaya & Ramen Bar is an open-kitchen restaurant serving elevated Japanese street food.