BRUTUS May 1, 2026｜Best Sakaba Travel Special

BRUTUS May 1, 2026: Best Sakaba Travel Special

Japan’s well-known culture and lifestyle magazine BRUTUS returns with its May 1, 2026 issue. This issue focuses on the best sakaba travel, exploring the idea that some of the most memorable parts of a trip are not sightseeing spots, but the bars and casual drinking places where good food, local drinks, and the atmosphere of a town come together.

Highlights of This Issue

1. Let the journey begin with places worth drinking at
This is not a simple food guide. The issue is built around sakaba that are worth traveling for, places where the appeal comes not only from the drinks, but also from the mood, the cooking, the people, and the local character that make them unforgettable.

2. Local drinks and regional dishes as a way to understand place
One of the most appealing things about sakaba culture is how it brings a region’s food and drink identity into one compact space. This issue highlights local alcohol and regional dishes, showing how a good sakaba can express the flavor and rhythm of a city better than many tourist spots can.

3. A list of places people genuinely want to revisit
Rather than focusing on trendy or highly publicized spots, this feature leans toward places that leave a lasting impression. It builds on BRUTUS’s earlier sakaba coverage while pushing further into the kind of real recommendations that make readers think, “I want to go there next time.”

4. A collectible issue for readers who love drinks, food, and travel
If you enjoy traveling in Japan, local bar culture, small food spots, and the experience of sitting down for a proper evening meal and drink while traveling, this is an issue worth keeping. It is not only a sakaba guide, but a travel feature shaped by food, drink, and local culture.

Magazine Title: BRUTUS May 1, 2026 No.1052
Feature Theme: Best Sakaba Travel Special
Publisher: Magazine House
Release Date: April 15, 2026
Pages: 116