My favorite bar in Tokyo (in the whole world?) was a place like this, called Track Bar in the Ebisu neighborhood. $8 seating charge, no photos or talking above

My favorite bar in Tokyo (in the whole world?) was a place like this, called Track Bar in the Ebisu neighborhood. $8 seating charge, no photos or talking above the music allowed, then you can sit at the bar and drink inexpensive but quality whiskey all night and listen to whatever the bartenders/DJs were playing. Lots of rare cuts from the 60s thru the 00s. I also ended up having nice conversations with plenty of other patrons. Most were there for the music as well, a mix of locals and tourists, very friendly vibe. I wish I had a comparable place in NYC. As a side note, the secret to drinking in Japan (or anywhere), known to alcoholics but not to many regular folks, is starting or finishing your night with a little bottle of vitamin C drink. Helps your liver digest the alcohol. I started buying Emergen-C packets when I got back to the States and it's been a game-changer. Routine colds also seem to be less intense...