Ever been to an old-style American diner? They also have counters where you can eat by yourself. Counter tables in restaurants are not unique to Japan. There a

Ever been to an old-style American diner? They also have counters where you can eat by yourself. Counter tables in restaurants are not unique to Japan. There are also night market food stands which are popular in Taiwan and overseas Chinese communities. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_market https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_market