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Eating out 16 Years, 3 Months ago Karma: 22  
Japanese tend to not visit each other's homes very much (partly because there usually isn't a lot of space) so they like to meet at cafes and restaurants.
Izakaya are traditional Japanese restaurants, usually with tatami floors and low tables but western style places are popular too.
Usually it is "betsu betsu" style where each person pays their own way.
 
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Re:Eating out 16 Years, 2 Months ago Karma: -5  
I very rarely visit my Japanese friends in their homes.
We usually meet at the local izakaya or Denny's.
Last time I went to someones house was last year when I went to a funeral!
(Then it was to pay respects to the person who had passed on.. they were laid out in the house!!)
 
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Re:Eating out 16 Years, 2 Months ago Karma: -583  
Sometimes I visit my friend's homes if it is just me but if a group of us meet it is usually at karaoke or a family restaurant.
Their places are all too small for groups
There is also a lot of giri in Japan when we are a part of any group, isn't there!
If the boss says "friday night we are going eating and drinking" everyone cancels their plans and goes!
 
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Re:Eating out 16 Years, 1 Month ago Karma: -5  
Do you guys like Sushi Train??
I think sushi train is one of my favorite eating styles in Japan , cheap too!!

Have a look at this video of a sushi train restaurant:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1854704//
 
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Re:Eating out 16 Years ago Karma: 0  
Eric, Sushi Train restaurants are great in Japan! I wish there were a place like that near me in the US. I haven't heard of any around.
 
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Re:Eating out 16 Years ago Karma: -5  
Hi Mrs H!

Yes, they sure are great!!
Tasty food streaming past to tempt us!!
Only problem is I always eat too much!!
 
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