The Soundtrack to Tokyo’s Hidden Record Bars
From acid jazz and Mojitos to bebop and sake, a look at four of Tokyo’s most unique record bars, and the playlists that define them.
- story: Kelly Thomas
- photos: Ko Sasaki
America’s New Vinyl Bars
Drawing on the Japanese record bar tradition, American bars are swapping streaming playlists for vinyl and turntables.
- story: Hope Ewing
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Trader Vic’s Tokyo
Trader Vic’s Tokyo is essentially a tiki museum you can drink in, with cocktails based exactly off Vic Bergeron’s original recipes.
- story: emma_g
Daily News: Super Bowl Rivalry Extends to Beer, Searching for Craft Beer in Tokyo
Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - A store in Georgia has stopped carrying Sam Adams to signal their support of the Atlanta Falcons in the…
- story: Chloe Frechette
Mastering the Martini With Takao Mori
In "Masters of X," we spotlight bartenders chasing perfection in one drink. Here, owner Takao Mori of Tokyo's iconic Mori Bar makes his famous Mori Martini.
- story: Sarah Baird
- photos: Marie Takahashi
A Night at Tokyo’s Surreal “Little Texas” Honky-Tonk
In Japan, a small smattering of honky-tonks serve as the antithesis of traditionally quiet Japanese culture. This is what a night at Tokyo's beloved Little Texas looks like.
- story: Sarah Baird
- photos: Ko Sasaki
Modern Alchemy at Tokyo’s Most Radical Bar
At Tokyo's Ben Fiddich, Hiroyasu Kayama uses homegrown plants and a mortar and pestle to reconstruct classic liqueurs and spirits—including “Campari,” absinthe and amaro—often to order. Here, a look inside…
- story: Sarah Baird
- photo: Marie Takahashi
Daily News: Tokyo’s Sanctuary Bars, Matthew McConaughey Signs with Wild Turkey
Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - Matthew McConaughey is the new creative director of Wild Turkey bourbon, responsible for writing and appearing in ads as well as…
- story: Chloe Frechette
What Exactly Is a ‘Japanese-Style’ Cocktail Bar?
Americans have been enamored of the precision and ritual of Japanese bartending for decades. But what exactly defines the Japanese style? Christopher Ross on its history, evolution and relationship to…
- story: Christopher Ross
- photo: Daniel Krieger
The Yeast Hunters: Revitalizing Japan’s Ancient Sake Tradition
Over the last half-century sake has gone through a process of standardization that has limited its range of flavors. In the hopes of revitalizing the industry, some are looking to…
- story: Nancy Matsumoto
- illustration: Yoonhwa Jang
