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National GeographicSep 25, 2026

5 Classic Izakaya Dishes to Try in Japan

Sit shoulder to shoulder with Japan’s after-work crowds, soaking up the energy of this time-honoured pub tradition.

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  • Omicho MarketMarkethistoric market for sampling the day's freshest sashimi
  • Elsewhere
  • GinzaNeighborhoodTokyo, Japandistrict with a long history of making karaage
  • ShinbashiNeighborhoodTokyo, Japandistrict with after-work crowds spilling into backstreet bars
  • Omoide YokochoNeighborhoodTokyo, Japanlantern-lit alleyways for yakitori
  • KoenjiTrain stationTokyo, Japandistrict where small izakayas draw creative locals
  • Aoba Oden StreetNeighborhoodShizuoka City, Japanbest place to try Shizuoka's oden
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