Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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🍺 Planning to visit a Japanese izakaya? Watch this first!

From how to order and what to drink to hidden customs and common mistakes, this guide will help you enjoy Japan's unique bar culture like a local.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:31 What Happens When You Walk In?
1:25 Why Do They Give You a Wet Towel?
2:23 The First Drink Every Local Orders
4:21 What Is Otoshi? (And Do You Have to Pay?)
5:22 What You Should Order First
6:42 Another Local Drink to Try
8:03 The Main Dishes Worth Ordering

10:28 #1 Do Izakayas Welcome Foreigners?
11:23 #2 Can You Go Without Drinking Alcohol?
12:15 #3 Chopstick Rules You Should Know
12:52 #4 How Loud Can You Be at an Izakaya?

13:33 Explore Japan Like a Local
13:59 About Today's Izakaya
14:24 Meet the Staff
16:25 How Paying Works in Japan
17:36 Outro

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