Izakaya!

This is a photo of us at one of the ubiquitous Japanese izakayas. They are a cross between a bar and a restraunt, where you can have some beer or sake along with a wide variety of food. You can get a seat at the bar, or your own table, and some even have private booths. Izakayas are typically where businessmen come to relax after work. Most of the food is grilled, fried, or stewed, and goes VERY well with beer! You can buy small servings pretty cheaply, which lets you try out a lot of different dishes.