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Haven’t read the article yet but I do love that cozy looking image.

• lotsofpulp 4y ago
  I wonder if Japan has something like ADA or other types of electrical/fire code that would prevent places that right from being built.
  • johnwalkr 4y ago
    Not so much for ADA but certainly for firecodes. When a Yokocho inevitably burns down, it can’t really be replaced. A newer version can look like this[1], an above ground floor of an office or shopping building hosting a bunch of tiny bars. it’s still pretty good, but is not as charming as a bunch of old and unique places that only still exist because they’ve been grandfathered into an existing yokocho. [1] https://digjapan.travel/en/blog/id=10637 https://digjapan.travel/en/blog/id=10637
  • bobthepanda 4y ago
    The accessibility issue is usually around width of the spaces themselves. In the US the ADA requires a minimum 12ft (~4m) path and often smaller places in Japan are not quite that wide.