Casual standing bars—called tachinomi in Japanese—are places to, quite literally, stand and drink. While tachinomi were traditionally filled with salarymen grabbing a quick drink and small bite on their way home,…
Saiseisakaba is one of the most popular standing bars in Shinjuku Sanchome, a neighborhood filled with places to drink. A handsome and friendly staff welcomes passersby for large mugs of…
One of the most beautiful tachinomi in Tokyo, this bar's walls are lined with colorful cup sake—or single labeled glass cups of sake as opposed to a carafe or bottle—which is a…
A modern, hip standing bar, Moto serves a large selection of sake from magnum bottles. Though the small C-shaped bar can barely accommodate more than ten at a time, the…
This affordable cult favorite has been in business for 130 years and remains popular with everyone from local businessmen winding down after a long day to college students on a budget.…
While most standing bars' food is casual, the more refined cuisine at Shimada—considered by many to be the best of its ilk in Tokyo—has inspired a trend of high-end standing…
Kanemasu is an off-the-beaten-path locals spot located in the Kachidoki district, just across the bridge from Tsukiji Market. The space fits only about ten people at a long, light-wood counter and…
Ryoma is a friendly tachinomi specializing in shochu, the distilled spirit native to Japan made from a variety of base ingredients. Ask the staff for advice on which bottles to try and…
