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Aug 12 2015 10 Comments

A small, character-filled Japanese bar

Thirty years or so ago, the bar below was a butchers. Falling returns, however, meant a rethink, and so a bar it became. A decision that seems to have been a good one, as not only is it still in operation, but it also has a steady stream of customers.

interesting, character-filled Japanese bar

Filled with cuttings and photos from the owner’s baseball-related past, it’s a happy home-from-home for him, and a similarly happy drinking hole for those who drop in.

interesting, character-filled Japanese bar

Categorized: Food and Drink, Photography

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  1. Tom says

    8/12/2015 at 4:19 pm

    A lot of memories there! Looks like a lot of fun too!

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    • Lee says

      8/12/2015 at 4:51 pm

      Yes, a lot of his life on the walls. And it was — great fun. Very relaxed atmosphere, with people coming and going; all of whom were nice and friendly.

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  2. Al says

    8/12/2015 at 11:35 pm

    That does look like fun! 🙂

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    • Lee says

      8/13/2015 at 11:40 am

      It was. Nice people, good food and cheap booze. Nothing at all to dislike!

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  3. Squidpuppy says

    8/13/2015 at 6:43 am

    Flowers – that seems unusual. Totally changes the mood of the place. And those gilt framed pictures – an odd suggestion of “class” amid the proletarian.

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    • Lee says

      8/13/2015 at 11:43 am

      Yeah, the flowers are a nice touch, and the gold frames fascinated us too. Not at all what you’d expect to see.

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  4. Sean says

    8/13/2015 at 10:30 pm

    Looks like a fun place to relax after a long day. Great photos.

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    • Lee says

      8/13/2015 at 11:51 pm

      Cheers. Yes, it really was. Great host, with equally good food, booze and regulars. Very tough to beat.

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  5. frank says

    11/5/2015 at 2:45 am

    do you remember where is this place?

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    • Lee says

      11/5/2015 at 7:35 pm

      If I remember correctly, it was Nishi-Tokorozawa. Or at least somewhere around there. Can probably get a location on Google Maps if you are keen on going.

      Reply

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