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This month we spotlight unique bars gaining attention among foreign travelers. We asked each owner about their distinctive worldview, the secrets behind their bar design, and strategies for meeting the growing inbound demand. First up is "BAR Arai Tategu Ten" (Tsukishima), themed around "Universal Harmony," where we introduce Japanese-inspired cocktails you won't find anywhere else.

writer：Ryoko Kuraishi

Emerging at the corner of a narrow alley, it stands like an old folk house. The fine latticework and stained glass lend it a profound charm.

At the heart of our store design lies a distinctly Japanese sensibility and aesthetic.

Nestled in a narrow alleyway near Tsukishima Monja Street, "BAR Arai Tategu Ten" is a hidden gem bar with a beautiful Japanese aesthetic.

Despite Tsukishima having few major tourist attractions, bar professionals and enthusiasts from overseas make the trip specifically because it's highly recommended by Japanese bartenders based abroad. Most visitors come through word-of-mouth or introductions.

After building his career at restaurants and bars both domestically and internationally, Kenta Arai, who previously worked on product development, store design, and operations at Suntory's Gourmet Development Department, finally opened the bar in December 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The concept behind the establishment is "Universal Harmony," placing at its core an aesthetic sense that appeals to the Japanese sensibility—unchanged whether 30 years ago, now, or 30 years from now.