Japanese nightlife. Neon-lit tavern front with diners and staff at night in Japan
Photo: Alpgiray Kelem · Japan · 2026-06-11 · Editorial use
Tokyo, Japan - June 11, 2026: Diners sit at tables inside an open-fronted tavern in Japan as neon signs and strings of bulbs light the facade at night. A man in glasses and a man in a white shirt sit at tables near the entrance, while a staff member in black walks past the open kitchen on the right. Red awnings carry the restaurant's Japanese lettering, and a sign above the counter reads Smoking area and states that customers under 20 are not admitted. In front, two sandwich boards with food photos stand on the brick pavement beside stacked bottle crates marked Asahi and Hoppy. Bamboo blinds, handwritten menus and a hand-cranked shaved ice machine line the rest of the storefront.
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