2026-01

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[Redevelopment] Long-established stores are relocating and closing one after another due to the redevelopment of the north exit of Ogikubo Station

Ogikubo Station North Exit Redevelopment While the redevelopment of the Koenji Underpass has been a hot topic, redevelopment is also steadily progressing around the neighboring Ogikubo Station. Due to the redevelopment plan underway at the north exit of Ogikubo Station, the surrounding shopping district, including the commercial facility "Town Seven" in front of the station, has been undergoing renovation since the end of last year...
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[Blog/syupo] Shimonoseki's "Market Restaurant Yoshi" offers super cheap blowfish! Morning fried blowfish and draft beer at Karato Market - the true joy of traveling alone

Fugu is something we crave in the winter. In its home, Shimonoseki, it is beloved as a symbol of good fortune. We visited Shimonoseki's Karato Market, known as the pufferfish market and bustling with tourists year-round. Of course, our goal was to savor freshly fried fugu and sip beer in the vibrant atmosphere! A long-standing...
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[Snacks to go with your drinks] Nikaido Sake Brewery produces documentary featuring world-famous soccer player Maya Yoshida for the US market to commemorate its 160th anniversary

Nikaido Sake Brewery, a long-established sake brewery in Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture, is producing a documentary film featuring internationally acclaimed Japanese soccer player Maya Yoshida as part of its 160th anniversary project. The three-part film will be primarily aimed at the US market...
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[Event Information] TV Aichi's "SAKETOMO" x ZIP-FM's new project "Sakemusu" kickoff event will be held on Saturday, March 7th!

SAKETOMO, a Japanese sake media outlet operated by TV Aichi, and Nagoya radio station ZIP-FM have announced a joint launch of "Sakemusu," a project to build connections through sake. The first project will see a kickoff event, "Sakemusu," held on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
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[Blog/syupo] Shinbashi's "Shinbashi Otako": A dark broth that has been added to for about 80 years! The tofu and chikuwabu have a special taste.

Have you heard of Shinbashi Otako, a prestigious Kanto oden restaurant in Shinbashi, Minato Ward, which has been in business since 1932? It's a branch of Otako, originally from Ginza, and one of Tokyo's leading oden restaurants. Their oden, simmered in a jet-black broth, looks rich, but has a surprisingly refined flavor. If you're a fan of izakayas, this is a must-visit...
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[Closing] Bandobashi corner bar "Asami Honten" to close in February

Asami Honten, a renowned corner bar with a century of history in Yokohama's Bandobashi district. Due to the return of the land to its owner, the aging of the building, and the aging of the management, Asami Honten will be closing on February 28th. Thank you for your continued support over the years. Store Information: Asami Honten...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Iidabashi's "Sanshuya" - a place you should definitely visit now

Sanshuya in Iidabashi Founded in 1976, Sanshuya in Iidabashi is originally based in Kamata, with a branch in Kanda, which then branched out to the Iidabashi and Ginza branches. Now, there are branches in Ginza and Roppongi, as well as the recently opened Es...
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[YouTube] This price even though it's not a conveyor belt sushi restaurant!? 8 famous "machi sushi" restaurants in Asakusa and Ueno

This time, the theme is "town sushi," and we'll be introducing some of the best restaurants in Taito Ward, where Edo food culture remains strong. So far, we've introduced soba noodles and local Chinese restaurants in Taito Ward, but sushi is a must-try. When it comes to sushi, it's often divided into two categories: high-end restaurants for special occasions, and conveyor belt sushi restaurants...
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[Information] Two bottles of "DEATH NOTE" label whiskey will be released simultaneously on Monday, January 19th

"DEATH NOTE" Label Whisky Shogakukan Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. will simultaneously release two types of whiskey with original labels themed around the world of the popular manga "DEATH NOTE" on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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[Blog/Parikko] Egg Fried Rice from Ryogoku's Gyoza Kaikan Bandaisan

Last year, I started a YouTube channel called "Parikodama," and together with Yuhi Komiyama of Hoff Dylan, we visited a local Chinese restaurant in Ryogoku. It left a strong impression. Located in a back alley just off the station, this long-established Chinese restaurant has been in business for about 60 years. The reason I love this restaurant isn't just because it's cheap and delicious...
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[Snacks] Sapporo Beer's Business Strategy for 2026

In 2026, Sapporo Breweries (Sapporo Holdings Group) announced that it would mark its 150th anniversary by transitioning from a manufacturing industry to a creative industry and strengthening its marketing efforts with an emphasis on unique experience value. In 2025, amid a budget-conscious consumer environment, the company's flagship brand, "Sapporo Breweries,"...
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[Closed] Urawa's long-established eel restaurant "Hamana" to close in February

"Hamana" in Urawa: "Hamana," a long-established eel restaurant in Urawa that has been in business for 47 years, will be closing in February due to health reasons. Thank you for your continued support. Unagi Hamana MAP 2-9-2 Nakamachi, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture 330-0062...
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[Blog/syupo] Nagoya's "Tachijin" - Drink in 30 minutes! Get tipsy with a senbero set of kushikatsu at this standing bar in front of the station

If you have 30 minutes to spare while waiting for your train at Nagoya Station, why not head out to the Taiko-dori Exit and grab a quick drink? At Tachijin, a standing bar facing the main street in front of the station, you can enjoy some authentic kushikatsu in your spare time. It's not as crowded as the shops inside the station, making it a hidden gem for non-stop travelers.
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[Event] "Kanzake Festival 2026" - Experience the Ultimate Warm Sake with All Five Senses - Held February 28th (Sat) and March 1st (Sun)

The sake event "Kanzake Festival 2026" will be held at Tokorozawa Sakura Town Japan Pavilion Hall A and Central Plaza in Saitama on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st, 2026. The theme of this event is "How the Taste of Sake Changes with Temperature."
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[Information] Black Label becomes a "wearable" culture - Designer collaboration sneakers released

Sapporo Beer has teamed up with General Scale, the label created by Yasuhiro Mihara, designer of the popular fashion brand Maison Mihara Yasuhiro, to create the Black Label x General Scale Collaboration Sneak...
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[Closed] Ryogoku's long-established eel restaurant "Ryogoku" closes

Ryogoku "Unagi Ryogoku" Founded in the Meiji era, the long-established eel restaurant "Unagi Ryogoku" located in front of Ryogoku Station closed in April last year. Thank you for your hard work after more than 140 years. @minarai_wagashi MAP Unagi Ryogoku 〒1...
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[Blog/Simmered Mist] Modest neon, full of power. A relaxing night at Torisen in Yawatajuku

Yawatajuku "Yakitori Torisen" The first station I got off at was Yawatajuku. There were yakitori restaurants lined up around the rotary, but I skipped them and walked towards the sea. Yawatajuku "Torisen" In the darkness, the neon sign reading "Taishu Sake Brewery" stood out in stark contrast...
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[Talk Event] Talking about the bars in the Sangenjaya Triangle Area - Parikko x Shiomi Nayu Talk Session

As a related event to Seikatsu Kobo's ongoing exhibition, "Sangenjaya Great Triangle Zone: Uncovering Memories and Records," a talk titled "Listening to Bar Stories | A Talk About Bars" will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Bar writer Parikko and bar guide Shio...
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[Closed] Popular restaurant "Sakasa Shokudo" in Koga, Ibaraki Prefecture closes

Sakasa Shokudo in Koga City The popular restaurant Sakasa Shokudo, located along Jyuken Street in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, closed on Wednesday, December 31st. Thank you for your continued support. X @souichioya MAP Sakasa Shokudo 〒306-0...
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[Blog/syupo] Akashi's "Tachinomi Dokoro Nombee" is a popular restaurant that even attracts fishermen! Enjoy Akashi octopus and local sake for just 2,000 yen!

Akashi is a city of octopus and sea bream. In an alleyway near the tourist-filled Uonotana Shopping Arcade, there's a place that draws in local Akashi drinkers and fishermen: "Tachinomi Dokoro Nombee." Enjoy a drink with confidence from lunchtime, accompanied by "maemon (local fish)" freshly caught in the daytime nets. This kind of place...
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