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Izakaya in Japan: Food, Drinks, Ordering, and Etiquette

September 8, 2026August 23, 2026 by Hiro
Shared izakaya dishes and a chilled drink on a warm wooden counter

An izakaya is a casual Japanese dining pub built around drinks and shared small plates. Learn about its menus, otoshi charges, ordering, and etiquette.

Categories Japanese Food Culture Tags Izakaya、Japanese Food Culture、Dining in Japan、Japanese Food Etiquette、Yakitori

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