One of my remote work hacks: when a team I did work with has a celebratory boba tea or whatever at HQ, I buy one of the same thing here in Tokyo and send them all a photo. It helps both side engage in the shared ritual, and also gives coworkers a little glimpse into life here.
That matches my understanding of American bar culture but I believe I have never actually drunk alcohol at one so it is possible that it shifted since my textbook was written.