There isn't much "night market" out all year around in Japan. Night market in Japan is out seasonally, and it is called "Ennichi". Learn more about Ennichi:http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/indepth/cultural/experience/ad.htmlFor nightlife other than that, I think it is not much different from other count...
Participate in meetup.com events? There are many international cultural exchange meetup groups and holds party sometimes. People who want to speak English (or other languages) and meet people from abroad go to such parties.Using Hub Japan's BE A LOCAL lets you meet local Japanese, too :)https://h...
I think the fastest and most effective way to find them is online. But if you want to find them face to face, then go to a bar that is popular among foreigners is the most effective I think.
Hub Japan offers a socialization plan:https://hubjapan.io/experiences/J_gTnUKPL9-CfYcrxT09LQIt's a group and group socialization, eating Okonomiyaki/Monjayaki with local Japanese :)Other than that, maybe participating in a meetup event would be an idea. meetup.com is becoming pretty big in Japan....
Shinjuku is filled with night time attractions. You can find bars and Izakayas (Japanese pubs) everywhere. Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai are two of the most famous nightlife spots. Both of them have tiny traditional bars and Izakayas. Shinjuku Sanchome area near Golden Gai is filled with great Iz...
Yes, you can bring your child to Kabukicho, and pubs and bars. There are no prohibition. But some pubs and bars are not suitable for the infants. For instance, there would be no separation between smokers and non-smokers so that your child can breath smoke.
I don't know where you are going to visit, but in case you will visit Shinjuku, I reccommend Golden Gai. It's an area where tiny bars are assembled. You can enjoy peculiar atmosphere there. It's in central of Shinjuku.https://www.google.co.jp/amp/s/www.roughguides.com/article/tokyos-tiniest-drink...
If it were Japanese in such situation, we would stay at a cheap "business hotels" such as Toyoko inn, Apa Hotel, etc. Or to go more low price, maybe a guesthouse or hostel? I am not sure about guesthouse or hostels in Kobe.Other options may be staying in Karaoke or Manga Cafe (Internet Cafe) oper...
There are good bars near Shinjuku-Sanchome station.For example Caruso.https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Review-g1066457-d9964574-Reviews-Barcaruso-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
New York Bar in Park Hyatt has an amazing view with great music! Other than that, Shinjuku Sanchome area near Shinjuku Isetan department store has countless bars so hitting one of them might be a great idea. (I don't have a recommendation for a specific place but when I pass by the area, all bars...
There are many great bars/pubs in Tokyo but Ishinohana in Shibuya and Bar HiFive in Ginza are one of the most famous bars. Their cocktails are really amazing and creative. New York Bar in Park Hyatt Shinjuku is also very famous. It was used in the film Lost In Translation. Nice atmosphere and gre...
If you are OK with snakes, I recommend Tokyo Snake Center. http://animalcafes.com/v/25562.htmlAs you can tell, that's the cafe where you can watch and touch snakes. It's famous among the tourists and there are many people from abroad when I visit the cafe.
How about hammock cafe.At the cafe ,you can eat food and drink on the hammock.Of couse you can do to relax .If you like it ,you can buy the hammock too.
Not sure if below would be what you are looking for but my ideas are;- Go to a sake bar and try out different kinds of Japanese sake. (Seriously, there are various tastes!)- Clubbing (Shibuya or Roppongi have many clubs)- Play at ROUND 1 (Amusement facility having karaoke, darts, arcade video gam...
Walk along the railway from JR Shinbashi Station towards Yurakucho Station. You will find lots of restaurants filled with local people under the railway.
If you like whiskey, try visiting one of weste n style authentic bars in Tokyo. You will be able to try Japanese whiskeys more than Hibiki or Yamasaki. Omoide Yokocho and Golden Gai have great nostalgic atmosphere but maybe too touristic.
Searching a group at "meetup.com" might be a good idea. There are many groups which Japanese who want to learn English or have communication with foreigners gather.https://www.meetup.com/ja-JP/tokyomeetup/events/236839869/Or Hub Japan offers plans to interact with Japanese locals in "BE A LOCAL" ...