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This is a preview of the full content of our Japan’s Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).

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  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Drinking & Nightlife

To drink sake

Drinking has long been a popular pastime in Japan and the same advice applies as for Eating when it comes to choosing a place to go drinking: stroll down the street and see what takes your fancy.

Of course, it helps to be in the right neighbourhood - if you’re in Tōkyō, head to Shibuya or Kabukichō out the east side of Shinjuku station in Tōkyō; Minami in Osaka (especially around Dotomburi) and Susukino in Sapporo. But every Japanese city has a nightlife district, even if it’s only a few streets.

Don’t worry too much if you have limited Japanese language ability - the Japanese word for beer is bīru, coffee is kōhī and sake is well, sake. How hard can it be?

Read the full content in the app
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Ginza 銀座 & Around

Luxury stores, galleries & bars

Naha 那覇

Okinawa prefecture’s bustling capital

Osaka 大阪

Kuidaore - ‘eat until you drop’

Ponto-chō 先斗町

Walkway comes alive at night

Roppongi 六本木 & Around

Legendary nightlife & chic shopping

Sapporo 札幌

The ‘big smoke’ & capital

Shibuya 渋谷 & Around

Youth culture & THAT crossing

Shinjuku 新宿 & Around

Top nightlife, entertainment & shopping district

Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by Nahid V