Come try some skewers and have a drink tonight:: Daitouryou Izakaya

Izakayas are an important part of Japanese culture. When night falls and you walk through Tokyo’s bustling streets, the most common signs you’ll see are those of izakayas.

Anyone who has been to Tokyo knows that Japanese department stores and shopping streets usually close around 7 PM. It’s a real shame to just go back to the hotel and sleep during these long evenings. Why not join the lively crowds in the shops and bars, boldly explore local customs, and experience what Japanese people love to do after work?

At an izakaya, order a pot of sake, pick a few small dishes to go with your drink, and chat about anything under the sun, enjoying a carefree, personal lifestyle. Aside from drinking and eating, izakayas also serve a somewhat “healing” function — they can soothe the soul.
Over 80% of Japanese office workers head straight to an izakaya after work to unwind, release the day’s tension, and vent their work frustrations. Sometimes one round of drinks isn’t enough — they’ll go for a “second party,” drinking until they’re fully satisfied. This is a unique phenomenon in Japan’s high-pressure society. Whether you're looking to kill boredom or seek comfort, grab some good drinks and food and visit a Tokyo izakaya that gets more beautiful as the night deepens.

The izakaya culture in Tokyo dates back to the Edo period. Before the Edo era, sake was part of the aristocratic culture of Kyoto, symbolizing power and status. Brewing techniques were controlled by the imperial court and officials, while ordinary people could only make simple, cloudy homemade sake.
During the Edo period, brewing techniques became widespread, allowing common people to enjoy refined and delicious Japanese sake. The rich flavor of sake sparked a drinking craze among the populace. At that time, if you included children, the average Japanese person—adult or not—consumed the equivalent of two bottles of sake or shochu per day. This shows how much Edo-period folks loved their sake. And so, the izakaya culture emerged within everyday life.
Fast forward to 21st-century Tokyo, and the role of izakayas has become more diverse. They’re not just places to drink — they serve as venues for post-work colleague gatherings, small get-togethers with friends, business entertainment, and even just casual meals.

Located under the JR railway elevated tracks, Daitouryou is a small eatery that carries on the charm of Tokyo’s Shitamachi (downtown) neighborhoods. It opens early in the morning and is often packed with guests, partly because of its most famous delicacy, made using...Click to view the full Daitouryou Izakaya attraction introduction
 

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