The Yokocho Post
Comparative analysis of Tokyo nightlife and going-out.
- Where Tokyo Actually Drinks Now: The Alley Map Has Moved West
Golden Gai and Omoide Yokocho are still standing — and more crowded than ever. Here's where the regulars went, and how to drink well in Tokyo's alleys in 2026 without becoming the problem.
Mika Tanabe —
- The Counter Is Closing: Tokyo's Izakaya Are Disappearing Faster Than the Tourists Notice
A record wave of izakaya bankruptcies is reshaping how Tokyo drinks — even as the city has never looked busier. What's actually being lost, and how to spend a night out in a way that keeps the real places open.
Mika Tanabe —