Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2013
For those not keen on parching their throat out with the all-too-dry conbini staples [see left], there is a growing number of bars where cultured tongues can lap up craft beer, or jibiru. The Beer in Japan website (http://beerinjapan.com) has a pretty comprehensive list of beer bars around Tokyo, Yokohama, and even other places in Japan and Asia. Each entry has a little blog-like description, with photos and details on varieties of beer, happy hours, and other salient factoids. You can also download the Beer In Japan smartphone app for ¥170. While it doesn’t have all the bars listed on the site, it does have discount coupons for a number of venues, and is available with no internet connection.
Metropolis has visited a few of the craft beers around town, check out our reviews at the following links.
Ant ’n Bee
- Japanese craft beers worth relishing in the heart of Roppongi
- http://meturl.com/antbee
Baird Taprooms
- Craft brews and authentic barbecue in Yokohama
- http://meturl.com/bashamichi
- Suds brewing in Harajuku
- http://meturl.com/harajuku
Craft Beer Market,
- Jamboree of J-brews in Jimbocho
- http://meturl.com/beermarket
Craftheads
- Popular beer bar in Shibuya gets crafty
- http://meturl.com/craftheads
DevilCraft
- Sinfully good pizza and an ever-changing list of microbrews in Kanda
- http://meturl.com/devilcraft
Watering Hole
- Home-brew heaven in Yoyogi
- http://meturl.com/wateringhole
Bay Brewing
- More craft brew for the Yokohama crew
- http://meturl.com/baybrewing
Beer Republic
- Fermenting a beer revolution in Yokohama
- http://meturl.com/beerrepublic
