
National Geographic
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.
district where small izakayas draw creative locals
“Kōenji (高円寺) is a district of Tokyo in the Suginami ward, west of Shinjuku. The district's name originates from the old temples in the area.”

National Geographic
Sit shoulder to shoulder with Japan’s after-work crowds, soaking up the energy of this time-honoured pub tradition.
district where small izakayas draw creative locals