Behind the Counter at a Japanese Yakitori Shop of a 72 year old Master

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From the guide “Japan New Year Travel: 2026–27 Closures and Train Planning”: For New Year travel in Japan, book important journeys and check each attraction’s exact closure dates before fixing the daily plan. Some businesses close for several days, but not every place closes and not every train stops.

The guide goes on: “Japan New Year travel: which dates need attention?”. In 2027, New Year’s Day is 1 January and Coming of Age Day is 11 January, according to the Cabinet Office holiday calendar.

From the guide “Yakitori Guide: Cuts, Seasonings and Ordering in Japan”: Yakitori is bite-sized chicken grilled on skewers. A useful way to approach a menu is to choose a cut you recognize, decide whether you want salt or sauce where a choice is offered, and check how many skewers come with one order.

Video by Paolo fromTOKYO on YouTube. Watch on YouTube