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Dec 09 2022 10 Comments

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

With Tokyo slowly moving into winter, and the nights in particular now feeling rather chilly, it seemed like a good time to post this series of little bars and eateries. Some of them are older images, while several are very recent, but instead of the usual shots from a bar stool, these were all taken from the outside looking in. An element that for most of them at least provides an incredibly warm and welcoming appearance. Places to briefly escape the world outside with a few drinks, some food, and also the fleeting friendships such establishments can sometimes offer.

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

The light and warmth of little Japanese bars and eateries

Categorized: Food and Drink, Photography

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  1. Günter says

    12/9/2022 at 10:18 am

    I would like to spend my winter nights in these bars. They look very cozy.

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    • Lee says

      12/9/2022 at 6:44 pm

      Being mostly quite small, they are definitely cosy. And I agree, there are many worse places to be on cold nights that’s for sure.

      Reply
  2. Anne says

    12/9/2022 at 12:34 pm

    Thank you for this fantastic series. I wish I was in Tokyo right now.

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    • Lee says

      12/9/2022 at 6:44 pm

      You are very welcome. If not now, then I hope you can make it over soon.

      Reply
  3. Steve says

    12/9/2022 at 4:05 pm

    I’m feeling some really cool Nighthawks overtones with that opening shot.

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    • Lee says

      12/9/2022 at 6:45 pm

      Thank you, that’s a very nice compliment. Super happy with that!

      Reply
  4. cdilla says

    12/10/2022 at 2:00 am

    You are spoiling us again. So much to explore. The first one would look nice covered by an Edward Hopper brush.
    And you made me have to go look for your Tokyo Tiger bar photograph!

    https://www.tokyotimes.org/shinjuku-tiger-the-man-and-the-movie-poster/

    btw. our luggage shipped out to Tokyo today. Just our carcasses to follow now 🙂

    Reply
    • Lee says

      12/10/2022 at 10:52 am

      Thanks a lot. It was nice going back to that old first photo.

      Ah, Tiger mask. I did think of including that one, but in the end didn’t bother. Glad you have added it here as maybe I should have used it after all.

      Not long to go now. Have a good flight!

      Reply
  5. Richard says

    12/10/2022 at 9:30 am

    Great perspective, thanks. Makes me nostalgic for winter nights in Tokyo….especially the yaki-tori with a small glass of Suntory beer.

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    • Lee says

      12/10/2022 at 10:54 am

      You are welcome. Enjoyed taking these. And I can imagine. These kinds of places are definitely a big part of what makes Tokyo the city it is.

      Reply

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