Japan: alcohol is freely available.
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Alcohol in Japan is freely available. Widely available, including in vending machines and convenience stores — the legal drinking age is 20.
Widely available, including in vending machines and convenience stores — the legal drinking age is 20.
Yes — check the specific age noted above, and carry ID, since many venues check regardless of how relaxed local drinking culture seems.
Possibly — some countries ban retail alcohol sales on election days or during specific religious periods like Ramadan, even where alcohol is otherwise freely available. Check close to your travel dates if this could affect you.