Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Going to an izakaya is one of Japan’s quintessential experiences but if it's your first time, it can be daunting. In this video, we give you a complete overview of entering an izakaya, how to order and classic food and drinks so that you'll be able to enjoy an izakaya like a pro.
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tokyocheapo.com/food-and-drink/drinking/beginners-guide-japanese-izakaya
== CHAPTERS ==
0:00 Intro
0:27 Reservations & entering an izakaya
1:26 Izakaya menu & ordering
2:28 Classic food and drink
3:36 Izakaya etiquette
4:34 Paying at an izakaya
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Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen
Creative commons images used in the intro:
* Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba flickr.com/photos/picsoflife/8154554047
* Japanese Salaryman Asleep flickr.com/photos/istolethetv
* Domestic Cat commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alvesgaspar
* Saraninman commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%AB%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
* Wild Cat geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
* Ginza Holiday Promenade flickr.com/photos/yoshikazut
* Shibuya Crossing flickr.com/photos/31029865@N06
Going to an izakaya is one of Japan’s quintessential experiences but if it's your first time, it can be daunting. In this video, we give you a complete overview of entering an izakaya, how to order and classic food and drinks so that you'll be able to enjoy an izakaya like a pro.
Check out Cassie's channel: @cassandra_lord
Check out Aimee's channel: @RoyandAimee
Check out our izakaya article:
tokyocheapo.com/food-and-drink/drinking/beginners-guide-japanese-izakaya
== CHAPTERS ==
0:00 Intro
0:27 Reservations & entering an izakaya
1:26 Izakaya menu & ordering
2:28 Classic food and drink
3:36 Izakaya etiquette
4:34 Paying at an izakaya
★★★ TokyoCheapo ★★★
Subscribe: dvr.jp/youtube
Website : tokyocheapo.com
Community : community.tokyocheapo.com
Twitter : twitter.com/TokyoCheapo
Newsletter : tokyocheapo.com/newsletter
★★★ Credits ★★★
Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen
Creative commons images used in the intro:
* Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba flickr.com/photos/picsoflife/8154554047
* Japanese Salaryman Asleep flickr.com/photos/istolethetv
* Domestic Cat commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alvesgaspar
* Saraninman commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%AB%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
* Wild Cat geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
* Ginza Holiday Promenade flickr.com/photos/yoshikazut
* Shibuya Crossing flickr.com/photos/31029865@N06










