5 Things About Izakaya That Foreigners Find Surprising
Just like bars and pubs of all kinds around the world, Japanese-style pubs (called "izakaya" in Japanese) are a place to unwind over drinks with food in a casual environment. However, izakaya have a lot of their own unique customs that can be surprising for newcomers. In this article, I'll introduce 5 things that surprised me about Japanese izakaya when I first came to Japan!