• Asia,  Japan

    My 10 (+1) favourite bars in Tokyo

    Tokyo has a population of over 14 million. The Greater Tokyo Area, however, includes Tokyo and parts of six neighbouring prefectures (Chiba, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Tochigi), and is, therefore, the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents. Considering that in Japanese culture, alcohol plays a significant role in social gatherings and business interactions, it comes as little surprise that Tokyo is home to many, many, many bars. Popular drinks include sake, beer, and shochu, yet my favourite is the whiskey highball. Today, I’m sharing my impressions of my 10 (+1) favourite bars in Tokyo. The Old Blind Cat This is the first bar I…