Japan's Izakaya Fight for Survival Amid Rising Costs
Traditional Japanese izakaya bars face record closures due to rising costs, staff shortages, and declining alcohol consumption, while British-style pub chains expand.
Traditional Japanese izakaya bars face record closures due to rising costs, staff shortages, and declining alcohol consumption, while British-style pub chains expand.
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