Takuya Hirato
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Do you know how people drink in Japan? Common Japanese phrase #1
How do you say Cheers in Japanese?
We say “Kanpai(乾杯)” when we start drink. We normally order draft beer first. Most people order like “Toriaezu NAMA de(とりあえず生で)”. It means “Let’s drink beer first”. Some people don’t even see a menu. Personally, I want to drink something else but this is what it is. Is there any cultural differences from your country?
What food do you order?
Most Japanese order what we call speed menu such as green soy beans, Tofu, Addicting cabbage salad etc. when you order first drinks. Then, you will check a menu and choose order while waiters bring your drinks. Most “Izakaya(居酒屋)” have an English menu. You can also ask recommendation to waiters. You can ask “Osusumeha Arimasuka?(オススメはありますか？)”.
What Drink do you order?
You can order anything you like for the second drink(you can of course choose your first drink on your own). We have wide variety. I would recommend “Japanese sake(日本酒)” or “Shochu (焼酎)” if you want to drink something local. once again in you don’t know what to order, ask “Osusumeha Arimasuka?(オススメはありますか？)”.
Do you want to know more about drinking culture in Japan?
I will upload more about Japanese culture. Please contact me from instagram below. We also have this online/real drinking experience in Tokyo. Let me know if you are interested.
Who is writing this?
I used to be a tour leader. I traveled with groups for over 2 years and mainly guided people from the US, Europe and Australia. I am interested in Japanese unique culture, so I would love to share my knowledge to people who is planning to visit Japan sometime. Feel free to contact me on instagram below!
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