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Standing BarOsaka standing bar serving local favorites at rock-bottom prices.
OsakaFood AvailableFrom ¥200
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BarAbsinthe specialist bar in Ebisu with over 200 varieties.
TokyoFrom ¥1,500
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Craft BeerFukuoka's popular craft beer bar with 18 rotating taps.
FukuokaFood AvailableFrom ¥700
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Craft BeerOkinawan craft beer pub by Helios Distillery in Kokusai-dori.
OkinawaFood AvailableFrom ¥600
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Craft BeerOkayama's pioneer craft brewery with a spacious beer hall.
OkayamaFood AvailableFrom ¥600
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Craft BeerGerman-style brewery in Otaru serving fresh lagers in a canal-side setting.
HokkaidoFood AvailableFrom ¥700
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