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A Night Out in Shibuya! | A Tokyo Local's Guide - What to Do, Eat & DRINK!

Sep 03 (Japan by Food) - A night out in Shibuya, Tokyo! – Here’s your local guide to what to do, eat & drink! -- Shibuya is not only known for its famous Shibuya Crossing, but also for its incredible nightlife.

In this episode, ‘Japan by Food’ host, Shizuka Anderson shows you all about going out in Shibuya at night, and where and how to drink, with help from a local tour guide or two, that know best.

Bar-hop through Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward and its popular districts, Dogenzaka and Center-Gai, as well as the lesser-known Miyamasuzaka and Udagawacho areas. From an izakaya or 'Japanese pub,' to sake tastings and a karaoke bar, and even some infamous Shibuya street drinking (before the Shibuya drinking ban takes effect!)... Tonight's guides show you how to do drinking in Tokyo right, once again!

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