Izakayas in Tokyo are some of the best places to go to get a real feel for the city. Often overlooked by tourists, during the week you’ll find them filled with groups of co-workers out on a work party or ‘nomikai’, whilst groups of friends will often head to an izakaya over the weekend. Izakayas are Japanese style pubs, where you can also order small dishes to share ranging from meat skewers to deep-fried tofu.
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