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All-you-can-drink for 550 yen for one hour: whiskey on the rocks. A delicious yakitori restaurant where each skewer is 100 yen. I went to check if it was true.

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There are all kinds of yakitori restaurants in Japan, but I was surprised to find one offering an all-you-can-drink whiskey and soda special for 550 yen for one hour. A bar with all-you-can-drink for 550 yen per hour. Sumibito Kemuri, Kanda Branch The interior has a distinctly Japanese feel. It’s a beautiful store. Inside the … Read more

I went there to investigate.A bar where Japanese office workers gather, offering plenty of surprising snacks for under 200 yen in Tamachi of Tokyo.

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I was a bit skeptical, so I went to check if that super-cheap restaurant still offers meals at similar prices. The store was cramped and packed with people, so I was nervous about whether I’d be able to get in as I stepped inside. A standing bar where you can order a dish for just … Read more

Popular sushi in Chiba Prefecture. Fresh and served in thick slices.

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About an hour’s drive from Tokyo. Chiba Fishing Port. Unlike in Tokyo, this sushi restaurant serves fresh fish. It’s a hugely popular spot even in Chiba. Yamato Conveyor Belt Sushi in Chiba of Japan Total amount I spent on food It’s inconvenient without a car. Inside the store There may be a wait during busy … Read more

2,000 yen All-You-Can-Eat Yakiniku & All-You-Can-Drink at Tokiwa-tei Ueno Ameyoko Branch—a price that even Japanese people find surprising

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I was looking for an affordable and delicious restaurant for a get-together with friends. But I really wanted to eat yakiniku. Tokiwa-tei Ueno Ameyoko Branch Tokiwa-tei Ueno Ameyoko Branch Inside the store The entrance is hard to find. This restaurant is located inside a building that houses many other eateries. There are so many signs, … Read more

A surprising restaurant. A sushi and ramen set. Since both are craftsman-driven trades, this combination makes for a surprising restaurant.

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I’m Japanese. I found a restaurant that even surprised me—a place where you can enjoy a set meal featuring both sushi and ramen. I was curious, so I decided to check it out. This combination is rare in Japan. I’ve included the location at the end. That comes to 1,500 yen. Storefront It feels mysterious … Read more

Exploring Kitasenju: Best Sushi Spots in Tokyo.

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Prices under one dollar per item Kitasenju is the downtown area of Tokyo. I came across a traditional-style conveyor-belt sushi restaurant there, so I decided to check it out. Sushi Tama, Toyama Kakeo Main Store. There’s one near the station too, but the main store has a better atmosphere. This town has more people with … Read more