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A homey bar in Golden Gai's 1st Street run by mama 'Etch-chan' from Kesennuma, Iwate. House-made hand-rolled soba and seasonal home cooking are the draws, with soba tea cocktails a specialty. The gentle mama has a gift for making guests feel like old friends.
Shinjuku Golden Gai is Tokyo's most iconic bar district — 295+ unique bars packed into six narrow alleys in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. A 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station East Exit, next to Hanazono Shrine. Featured in the Michelin Green Guide, it has been a cultural institution since the 1950s.
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