The best place to try sushi is a Kaiten Sushi Bar, where many varieties pass the customer on a conveyor belt allowing complete choice over which delicacies to try, at more reasonable prices than a traditional Sushi Bar. An amazing number and variety of international restaurants are also available, which cater for every possible taste and budget, from French and Italian to Chinese, Indian and Thai. Western dishes in expensive places are good, but cheaper restaurants may be disappointing.
Restaurants have table service and in some places it is customary to remove footwear.
Sake , hot rice wine, is strong and distinctively fresh-tasting. Shochu , a strong aquavit, is an acquired taste. Popular brands are Kirin, Sapporo, Suntory and Asahi. Waiter service is common in bars. There are no licensing hours.