A Local's Guide to Drinking Beer in Tokyo, Japan

Recently there has been much talk in Japanese works in relation to the "fly-jin," a play on words for the Japanese term for foreigners "Gaijin." Although the facts and go to the tsunami disaster in the Fukushima nuclear power plant has prompted the number of foreigners to leave the country, it is also the case that a large number remained as the Japanese.

My partner is in Tokyo (she is Japanese), almost all of my international friends are still in Tokyo, a lot of mass anxiety, I noticed at the beginning of a disaster is the result of genuine concern during the phase when little information is available. Now that things have calmed down a bit, the most sensible thing we are able to do for Japan continues to visit, help the relief efforts, and let the public understand that it is still a safe place to go.

There are tons of things to do in Tokyo, but as summer approaches and the air con is sure to be in low supply due to reduced consumption, it is time to address as the source and enjoy a nice cold beer or two, or three, or .... well you understand. I will take it as I travel to Japan in June. This information is not idle, but the main plan of long-term resident of Japan.

I was informed recently that in addition to bottled water, batteries and flashlights, the current biggest drawback in the beer. Yes, that's right, beer. With the major manufacturers have their factories in the north to its production capacity is affected. But fear not, I always strategy when it comes to beer. If you are in Tokyo the next perfect place for a taste of beer, and helps to stimulate the economy.

Our first stop was in April when the cherry blossoms in full bloom. This is the simplest of all proposals, if the time is right, and fits right in with the Japanese practice of hanami, drinking under the cherry blossoms. Pick up a couple of beer from a store (yeah, they all sell beer) or from a vending machine (Yes, these are also available) and go into a nearby park to drink under the cherry blossoms. For a particularly vivid way I would suggest Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen and Sumida Park.

If you are worried about major beer producers running out of beer, do not worry, there is a booming micro beer market in Japan. In June, the Great Japan Beer Festival begins in Ebisu Garden Hall. This is your chance to sample some 120 Japanese micro-brews. If you do not care for crowded places with tons of beer drinkers (who could hate that) this is an event for you. There are three sessions scheduled for fourth June (11:30-3:04 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and 5 June (12 4:00) with tickets costing 500 yen each (about $ 5 ).

If you are looking for something a little less busy, where you are able to sit, it's time to hit one of the hundreds of beer gardens that are open throughout the city during the summer months. Let's face facts, Tokyo can get humid in the summer so I will suggest to the river front in order to satisfy his thirst. TY Harbor Brewery is right at the junction Tennoz and Shibaura waterways and makes an excellent beer right on the spot. No need to be concerned about the lack of beer here. Even better is the fact that ten percent of all income goes to help young children in tsunami afflicted areas.Sounds and tastes good to me!