Kayabukiya tavern

Reads: 116 Imagine stepping into a traditional Japanese tavern, expecting a typical dining experience, but instead, you’re greeted by… monkeys. Yes, you read that right! The Kayabukiya Tavern, nestled north of Tokyo, became a worldwide sensation for its unique approach to customer service. They employed two Japanese macaque monkeys, Yat-chan and Fuku-chan, as part of their waitstaff. These adorable monkeys also get paid, but not in money but with Bananas! Let’s have a look at how they came to be the employees of the restaurant and how they help its owners. Monkeys Dressed In Cute Outfits Wait The Tables! Yat-chan, the elder of the pair at twelve years old, is a crowd-pleaser known for his skill in taking drink orders. Fuku-chan assists diners by offering hot towels, a customary practice in Japan for cleaning hands before meals. The idea was born out of necessity and innovation. The tavern owner Kaoru Otsuka, initially kept the monkeys as pets. Later he discovered their potential to assist in the tavern. Certified by local authorities and beloved by customers who tip them with soya beans, Yat-chan and Fuku-chan are not just waiters but stars in their own right. Customers adore their efficiency, often noting that these monkeys outperform their human counterparts in the waitstaff world.Image source: Daily MailIs It Ethical To Have Them Work?Employing monkeys in a service role may raise eyebrows, but it’s a practice deeply rooted in Japan’s history and cultural perspectives on animals working alongside humans. The tavern adheres strictly to

Animal welfare standards. Yat-chan and Fuku-chan’s working shifts were no more than two hours a day. The owner ensured that they were treated with the utmost care and respect. Current Status Of The Restaurant & The Monkey WaitersUnfortunately, the Kayabukiya Tavern faced challenges following the devastating 3/11 earthquake and tsunami. It is now abandoned. However, the story of Yat-chan and Fuku-chan continues to fascinate. The story of the tavern was even documented in a 2014 movie by artist Pierre Huyghe. Yat-chan and Fuku-chan still live with their original owner according to sources. While the tavern’s future remains uncertain, the legacy of its monkey waiters raises intriguing questions about the potential for similar practices elsewhere, balancing novelty with ethical considerations.Image source: ARM news 365ConclusionKayabukiya Tavern’s story is a remarkable testament to the blending of traditional Japanese hospitality with innovative employment practices. Yat-chan and Fuku-chan have become symbols of this intersection. They offer a unique dining experience while challenging our perceptions of the roles animals can play in human environments. As we reflect on their story, it’s clear they’ve become much more than employees—they are a vital part of the tavern’s identity and a fascinating chapter in the broader narrative of tradition and innovation in Japan.Also read, First-Ever Photographs Of ‘Two Male’ Humpback Whales Having Sex!

In a bid to attract new customers and retain old ones, restaurants always make efforts to do something unique. In such one-of-its-kind effort, a restaurant in Japan has included monkeys to serve. The Kayabukiya Tavern is a traditional-style Japanese restaurant. It looks like an ordinary food point with modest premises until one steps inside, as it quickly becomes apparent that Macaque monkeys have replaced human waiters. According to a report in Daily Mail, the idea clicked into the mind of restaurant owner Kaoru Otsuka, when he saw a seventeen-year-old Fuku-chan delivered a napkin to a table unprompted, mimicking Yat-chan, the original Macaque waiter. Her attempt to usher into the role of a waiter, made Otsuka decide to let her do the job. It is the precision of the monkeys in their role, that people from far across the globe visit the restaurant to be served by this adorable animal waiters. Impressed by the job, they also leave a tip of soya beans for them.Through out the day, these monkeys dressed in a chequered waiter’s shirt and skirt serve beer to guests and also do jobs like fetching napkins for dinners. And if you are wondering how monkeys can do the job with such precision, the report said that they are prone to mistakes. On several occasions, they were seen spilling a bowl full of peas while running to a table. However, it is simply ignored by the customers. In fact, if they do a good job they are given a tip of soya beans while their payments come in the form of bananas, as per the report.WATCH monkey serving to customers in the Japanese restaurant:Talking about her bond with these monkeys, Otsuka told Daily Mail that they are closer than her family. It is the level of bond, that she

Here's a list I just compiled of all of the games available. The easiest I found was a Beginner level Six Men's Morris in South Boston. Note that some of these are marked by the Liberation Contract icon, some by the Tavern (dice) icon. Boston North District, Taven- Nine Men's Morris (Expert), Twelve Men's Morris (Expert) Central District, The Green Dragon (Northwest)- Six Men's Morris (Intermediate), Twelve Men's Morris (Intermediate) Central District, Tavern (Southwest)- Nine Men's Morris (Intermediate) South District, Tavern- Six Men's Morris (Beginner) Frontier Monmouth, Last-Drink Tavern- Nine Men's Morris (Intermediate), Twelve Men's Morris (Intermediate) Concord, The Wright Tavern- Nine Men's Morris (Intermediate) Lexington, Buckman Tavern (North)- Six Men's Morris (Intermediate) New York East District, Tavern (Northwest)- Fanorona (Intermediate) East District, Tavern (Northeast)- Nine Men's Morris (Intermediate), Twelve Men's Morris (Intermediate) East District, Tavern (Central)- Fanorona (Expert), Six Men's Morris (Expert) East District, Tavern (Southwest)- Fanorona (Expert) East District, Tavern (Southeast)- Six Men's Morris (Expert) George Washington, postgame- Bowls Homestead Mile's End (Tavern)- Nine Men's Morris (Expert) Outside Mile's End- Bowls (Intermediate) Manor- Fanorona (Expert) Docks- Bowls (Beginner), Checkers (Intermediate) Cheers!

Vann’s Tavern Park has an interesting history. Depending on whom you believe, a man named James Vann was either a Cherokee Indian or the great chief of the Cherokees. Around 1805, Vann built a tavern near Vann’s Ferry — which I presume was also James Vann’s.Sorry. You can’t catch an old bottle of beer from the submerged Vann’s Tavern. ~~ Photo by Robert SutherlandThe ferry allowed those traveling the Federal Road to cross the Chattahoochee River between what is now Hall County and Forsyth County. That’s the good news.The bad news is the site of Vann’s Tavern, one of 14 owned by James Vann (according to Wikipedia), was submerged when Buford Dam created Lake Lanier in the 1950s.The original building was preserved and moved to New Echota National Historic Landmark.That was then. This is now. “Now” includes an attractive white sand beach at Vann’s Tavern Park on the western shore of Lanier, just below Brown’s Bridge Road between Gainesville and Route 400. Lake views, a boat launch and spots to munch your lunch abound.Please Note: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Corps of Engineers parks.Directions to Vann’s Tavern ParkVann’s Tavern Park is located on Vann’s Tavern Road, off of Waldrip Circle, which is off of Browns Bridge Road (Georgia Route 360). Put this address into your GPS for easy directions: 9300 Vann’s Tavern Rd., Cumming, GA 30041.Coming from Gainesville, Waldrip Circle is about a quarter-mile west of Port Royale Drive. Turn onto Waldrip Circle. Merge onto Vann’s Tavern Road, then go less than a mile south to the park.Read more about Lake Lanier’s history while you’re there. Maybe take a nap and rewrite history. Make yourself the hero of your own story in your dreams. Why not? Everyone else does.Lake Lanier Parks InformationActivities on Lake Lanier