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    A basement cocktail bar in Ginza where the ice isn't just chipped but carved, by hand, to order. Hidetsugu Ueno's room runs on Japanese bartending precision applied to modified classics, the kind of place where the technique is the point without anyone making a speech about it. The crowd leans toward people who planned to be here. High Five holds a spot on the World's 50 Best Bars list and has done for years.

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    • White Lady

      “The ‘White Lady’ is a signature pour and a fast favourite here”

      The 50
    • Full Bloom

      “while the ‘Full Bloom’ is available only in Japan – a mix of maraschino and sakura liqueurs adjusted to fit your fancy.”

      The 50

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