You sound like you copired the discription of the are from a guide book.You can enter most of these bars as i go to this area every year on vacation from los angeles and im a Gaijin.Most are owned or run by artist.Such as painters rock musicians poets and such.Always colorful
Although my text isn't plagiarized at all (I'll take your guidebook comparison as a compliment), the idea that these bars are exclusive to locals was indeed influenced by information that I read on the internet and elsewhere. In any case, your point is taken; another poster suggested something similar. Next time I'm in Japan I'll have to stroll right into one of these places.
I've never had a problem either (though I don't think you'll find lots of English speakers if that's what you're hoping). I don't think it's a mispronunciation of "guy" either. The gai part is kanji（街） that means neighborhood/area.
Yeah, there's no "locals only / no foreigners" vibe at all here. Maybe one or two out of the couple hundred.
We walked right into a few and they had no problem chatting with us.
One of them we even stayed in till about six in the morning the night before halloween. The bartender and his friends were taking pictures with us wearing samurai hat mask things.
なんだ？外人ばっかじゃねえか。
COLOMBEtomoko 11 months ago
perfect atmosphere with the rain pattering and the clinking of glass. would love to visit here one day
Riven55555 1 year ago 2
What happens if a stranger try to get in? Do they just refuse to let you in?
MissFoffion 1 year ago 2
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chorizoandeggs 2 years ago
You sound like you copired the discription of the are from a guide book.You can enter most of these bars as i go to this area every year on vacation from los angeles and im a Gaijin.Most are owned or run by artist.Such as painters rock musicians poets and such.Always colorful
midnightradio1 3 years ago 3
Although my text isn't plagiarized at all (I'll take your guidebook comparison as a compliment), the idea that these bars are exclusive to locals was indeed influenced by information that I read on the internet and elsewhere. In any case, your point is taken; another poster suggested something similar. Next time I'm in Japan I'll have to stroll right into one of these places.
mtfalk 3 years ago
I've never had a problem either (though I don't think you'll find lots of English speakers if that's what you're hoping). I don't think it's a mispronunciation of "guy" either. The gai part is kanji（街） that means neighborhood/area.
Vandal49 2 years ago
I found it pretty easy to just open a door and ask if I could come in. The cover charges are pricey though.
eighty5er 3 years ago
Yeah, there's no "locals only / no foreigners" vibe at all here. Maybe one or two out of the couple hundred.
We walked right into a few and they had no problem chatting with us.
One of them we even stayed in till about six in the morning the night before halloween. The bartender and his friends were taking pictures with us wearing samurai hat mask things.
Great fun and don't be intimidated!
Nazhuret99 3 years ago
Wonderful video. A very intimate view of the goings on in the street and its bars. Just beautiful.
I especially like these type of streets when its been raining.
1garysan 3 years ago 4