Comments by "XSportSeeker" (@XSpImmaLion) on "What a Japanese Neighbourhood Bar is Like" video.

  1. Yeah, this practically doesn't exist anymore where I live... not that I would know much since I don't drink, but this type of small or family business with a family-like environment. It kinda reminds me of two types of business where I kinda had a closer relationship with owners and staff. One was a video rental store, which you know where it went, and another was a book shop in my hometown which also closed. Two phases in my life that I invested so much time and money back then in my... medium sized hometown that the businesses I went to knew me because I visited once or more a week. Unfortunately, it seems more and more the businesses you get have staff on high rotation and they are so burdened with tasks that they really don't have time or patience to talk with costumers anymore. And I don't blame them... it's just how things are these days. Sad part is that I kinda would like to have a business like this when I'm older, but unfortunately, it's just not safe in my country, and I don't expect others fostering a community culture like that. It is great to see the atmosphere it creates though, and how regulars flock and helps maintain these businesses in Japan. Small restaurants, bars, bakeries, public bath houses, candy stores, small farms... I've seen a bunch of different videos showing the community driven small businesses that are just a joy to see.
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