Wonderland of Japan: Welcome to a nostalgic Japanese izakaya from the old days.🐶

Izakaya” is a traditional Japanese pub where people enjoy drinks and share small dishes in a cozy setting.

① This is the counter where people used to enjoy delicious Japanese sake.
It’s a warm and welcoming place, filled with the charm of old Japan.🍶

②In traditional Japan, sake was often served warm in small white ceramic bottles called tokkuri.
This brought out the aroma and flavor of the drink.

③ At the top of the fourth photo, you can spot a maneki-neko — a lucky cat figurine.
These were commonly placed in old shops to bring good fortune and attract customers.

④ In old Japanese shops, you’d often see a noren (a fabric curtain) hanging at the entrance.
It was said that if the noren was dirty, it meant the business was thriving —
because so many customers had touched it while coming and going.🐶

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post — we’re heading to Kusatsuonsen、one of Japan’s most famous hot springs!♨️🚗🐶