Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka Cocktail Bars

"Super underground Japanese local vibe, suit and tie place, great prices, amazing classic drinks, super knowledgeable and friendly bartender. Favorite pick of the trip."

"Dark Souls vibe, super unique, American owners fluent in Japanese and English, insanely nice people and cocktail nerds, crazy technique and attention to detail, top tier service from ex-Ritz-Carlton staff, does tiki/rum/mixology/classics, great hospitality and fun atmosphere. Newer bar doing something really special."

"Super local spot near Shinjuku, owner doesn't speak much English, bunch of salarymen smoking and chilling, world class drinks including perfect daiquiris and clover clubs."

"Incredible cocktails, a bit pricey but insanely good with next level attention to detail."

"Incredible cocktails, a bit pricey but insanely good with next level attention to detail."

"Only tiki bar in Kansai, owned by a bit of a legend, great drinks and atmosphere, best part was chatting with the bartender for 2 hours about cocktails and techniques."

"New York style bar, lots of original cocktails, good music, super friendly bartenders who spoke enough English to chat, really fun and welcoming vibe."

"Really good highballs, lots of whiskey stuff, perfect if you're into whiskey."

"More lively, bigger space, lots of bartenders, kinda formal energy, head bartender lived all over the world bartending and studying, really solid Ramos yuzu fizz."