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Originally Posted by Henbaka
That is fun!
But it would be cool to find a really sweet "hangout" place though (that doesn't ruin you)  |
That's the real key...and you will. I lived in Japan over a decade ago, but I still visit my "hangout" bar a couple times every time I go back. A lot of the same customers who I got to be friends with still go, and I can hang with the owner/bartender if it isn't busy.
Look for "shot bars"...especially ones with music you like. It'll give you something to talk with the owner about, even if your Japanese isn't so good. Shot bars tend to be small, no or low cover, and easy to chill out in.