“While working and travelling in Japan some years ago, I started noticing that every town seemed to have a drinking place called “Snack Sakura.” Each bar typically has a counter, a few seats, perhaps a booth or two, and a hostess. The Canadian equivalent name might be Maple Leaf Pub. Since 2017, I’ve been photographing these bars, going from town to town, looking for Snack Sakuras. Not all are listed in directories, have websites, or even phone numbers. So there’s a lot of walking around, searching, and asking for directions from locals.” — Greg Girard