2026-02

Gotanda's "Sakata-ya" has the character "sake" in its name. Just the name itself is enough to catch your eye. Located near the popular Gotanda bar "Kanemasa," the exterior of this establishment draws you in with its cool noren curtain and neon sign. The sake spilling out from the gaps in the sliding doors...

Located along the Keiyo Road, the local Chinese restaurant "Ranzan," with its red sign, is a reliable spot for the locals. It's open from noon until 3 a.m.! And yet, it offers a bowl of ramen for just 450 yen, a very reasonable price, and a wide selection of ramen. The spacious interior creates a relaxed atmosphere. This...

Akaoni in Sangenjaya is a must-visit when talking about sake in Tokyo. This renowned establishment has been promoting the appeal of unpasteurized sake since before the ginjo sake boom. Drink lovers flock here every night to enjoy over 100 varieties of premium sake, including the hard-to-find Juyondai, and seasonal snacks. Reservations are required for this popular establishment, but...

The Minami-Ikebukuro area is undergoing dramatic change as a tower apartment building integrated with Toshima Ward Office rises. At its base, a single alley off Azuma-dori Street leads to a quiet place that seems to have been left behind by the wave of development. This time, we'll be introducing a family-run business founded in 1959 (Showa 34).

At the east exit of Nippori Station, just beneath the modern high-rise apartment buildings that have been built as a result of redevelopment in front of the station, there is a restaurant that has remained unchanged since the Showa era. It has been in business for over half a century. It is located on the first floor of a new building, but once you step through the noren curtain, you are greeted with a Showa-era atmosphere. "Daisangen" is open from lunchtime to late-night...