Izakaya economics: Japan’s traditional night out fights tooth and ale for survival
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-06-09 12:43 UTC+10:00
Section: Japan
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Food & Agriculture, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Hard times – and British-style pubs – are squeezing restaurant-bars that once thrived in cities everywhere. Can they innovate to keep pace with change?
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