There was a time when it seemed everyone in Japan at a cafe, restaurant, or bar was lighting up. In 1966, around 83% of men in Japan said they smoked. Those days are long gone. Today, only around a quarter of men smoke, and only around 8% of women take up the habit.
NEW: Some know it as the favorite hangout of literary giants like Dazai Osamu. Others have heard about it thanks to the anime Bungo Stray Dogs. Here's why Bar Lupin is worth a visit and how this nearly 100-year-old institution figures into the literary history of Tokyo's Ginza.
NEW: Some know it as the favorite hangout of literary giants like Dazai Osamu. Others have heard about it thanks to the anime Bungo Stray Dogs. Here's why Bar Lupin is worth a visit and how this nearly 100-year-old institution figures into the literary history of Tokyo's Ginza.