When in Japan, Avoid the Bar Barkers at All Costs

It’s illegal in Japan to target people on the street and lure them into a bar. So why do so many businesses do it anyway?

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By Jay Allen

If you’ve traveled to Japan — and, particularly, if you’ve gone to Kabukicho or a similar red light district — you’ve likely been hailed down. At least one person has tried to invite you to an izakaya, girl’s bar, or…