Are alcoholic beverages more expensive at night in Japan (in bars)?

I just went to a bar in Tokyo and asked for two beers (¥700 each). When we asked for the bill, the waitress charged us ¥2400. When I pointed out the error, she said something about taxes in Japan.

Is this true? Are alcoholic beverages more expensive in Japan from a certain hour?

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What is the price of beer in Japan?

Six-packs in the states start at around 10~12 bucks, while a single bottle in Japan starts at around \xa5500, and a pint will often set you back at least \xa51,000.

What time can you buy alcohol in Japan?

This law makes it possible to serve alcohol to customers from 12AM until sunrise, however there are requirements that also must be fulfilled in terms of lighting, audio equipment, and noise protection.

What do Japanese drink for alcohol?

Whilst sake (rice wine) is the national drink of Japan, lager-beer (pronounced "beer-ru" in Japanese) is the most popular drink. Widely available brands include Kirin, Sapporo, Suntory, and Asahi. They are all worth a taste and average about 5% abv.

How much are drinks in Tokyo?

So I'll lay it out: generally speaking the average cost of a beer in Tokyo is around \xa5600 and the average mixed drink is around \xa5800.

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