Izakaya

An Izakaya

An izakaya (居酒屋) (Japanese: [izakaya]) is a type of bar in Japan where many people go to drink and have snacks. Unlike bars or pubs which are western-style, izakayas are Japanese-style and sell things like beer, chūhai and sake, and have a bigger variety of foods than bars and pubs. [1][2][3][4]

History

Izakayas started in the Edo period. Before the Meiji period, people drank liquor while standing. Some izakayas used sake barrels as seats for customers.[5][6]

Izakaya Media

References

  1. Phelps, Caroline. The Advent Of Izakayas. HuffPost (2 January 2013).
  2. Bunting, Chris. Drinking Japan: A Guide to Japan's Best Drinks and Drinking Establishments (2014)Tuttle Publishing. p. 20. ISBN 978-1-4629-0627-7.
  3. How to Izakaya. Kampai.us..
  4. Hiroshi, Kondō. Saké : a drinker's guide (1984). p. 112. ISBN 978-0-87011-653-7.
  5. Dining Guide to Japan: Find the right restaurant, order the right dish, and pay the right price! (2007)Tuttle Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4629-0317-7.
  6. Izakaya 居酒屋. Japan Experience. Retrieved 2020-03-23.