Izakaya Ja Nai !! — Restaurant in Okazaki

This is essentially an expat bar for Westerners, and for Japanese people who like that kind of atmosphere. The food here is absolutely wonderful. For example they have authentic chicago-style pizza because the owner is actually from Chicago, as well as delicious Philly cheese steak sandwiches, and they do some very fine Mexican food as well. This is one of the only places in Japan where they don't substitute cabbage for...

A wonderful place to get some American style craft brews and REALLY spicy wings. I’m weak when it comes to spicy heat, but I think the wings here will appeal to those with iron palates. If you’re in for more of a challenge, wash those wings down with their craft-brewed Mooops beers for a truly altered-state experience! …if I die tomorrow on the toilet seat, know that I died happily…and in immense...

I try to bob in here whenever I’m in Okazaki and it’s always good. Nice rotating selection of craft beers and the food is simple, decent and inexpensive. I’ve yet to see it on a busy Saturday night but I’ve heard it’s a blast. Worth a look if you’re...