Most expat teachers in Shiga already know about Yab’s. Western style sports bars are quite rare in Japan, so foreigners looking for a familiar place to socialize often end up here. Yab, the owner, also speaks some English and is very supportive of English speakers planning holiday or social events at the bar.

Yab’s is situated behind Coco’s family restaurant on Bell Road in Hikone, accessible from either Hikone Station or Minami Hikone Station.

More info at their website:

http://www.sportsbar-yab.com/