Snack bars are cosy, retro establishments found across Japan, often crammed into small buildings and equipped with karaoke systems that echo late into the night. They are typically run by a woman ...

The novel coronavirus has shattered a particular type of bar in Japan, disrupting a social form ... and leading to tragic consequences. The “snack” bar industry has found itself in the ...

She incorporated the enterprise in June 2021. Eighty-six snack bars across Japan are currently registered with the service. Igarashi hit upon the idea of creating snack bar tours for non-Japanese ...