Shinjuku Izakaya

Walk into any izakaya in Shinjuku ready to order. This tag gathers izakaya guides across the district—from Omoide Yokocho's yakitori smoke to modern neo-izakaya with craft sake—each with menu translations, price ranges, and tips for first-timers. These articles take the guesswork out of one of Japan's best dining experiences, so you can focus on enjoying it.