Recently, there has been an increase in the number of "drinking programs," especially on BS. Here are some TV programs that you may want to miss or record to watch, and that are perfect for a one-person-only companion!
Popular BS broadcast program "Drinking and Drinking Around."
BS Broadcasting offers a wide variety of "drinking programs" that can be enjoyed in-depth, as only a highly specialized channel can. From long-time favorites to programs with a new angle, the lineup is rich in individuality.
Yoshida Izuru's Bar Wanderings
This is a travelogue program in which Rui Yoshida, a bar poet, visits bars mainly in downtown Tokyo and describes the atmosphere, sake, snacks, and interactions with the people who gather at the bars.
A sister program to "Yoshida Izuru's Bar Nomadic Travels," it is broadcast on BS-TBS every Friday night from 11:00 p.m. and is navigated by a female TV personality. The program rediscovers the charms of bars from a female perspective and appeals to a wide range of viewers.
BS-TBS broadcasts this program every Monday from 10:00 p.m. on BS-TBS. The program is also popular for its response to viewer requests, and its style of getting in touch with the history and humanity of the restaurants has won the hearts of many viewers.
Kenkova's tipsy stay at Busy Hotspot, National Edition
Kendo Kobayashi actually stays at business hotels throughout Japan and introduces the charms of the hotels and surrounding towns, while enjoying a drink at a local izakaya (Japanese-style pub) in the evening.
Kazuhiko Ota's wanderlust trip to 100 new izakaya (Japanese style pubs)
Renowned izakaya explorer Kazuhiko Ota will take you on a stroll through the good old neighborhoods of various regions of Japan and introduce you to carefully selected "quality izakayas" that are unique to the area at night. 9:00 p.m. every Sunday on BS11.
Seiji Rokkaku's Drinking Iron Main Line, Japan Trip
A travel program by actor and musician Seiji Rokkaku that tours local train lines throughout Japan, focusing on the two themes of "sake" and "railroads.
From terrestrial and regional TV stations! Drinking and walking programs" with a rich regional flavor
On terrestrial TV, especially on local stations, themes such as "drinking and walking" and "a bit of drinking" are often covered in information and variety programs that are closely tied to the local area, allowing the viewer to encounter attractive restaurants that are unique to the local area.
Chihara Jr.'s Hebereke
It is an inebriated talk variety show in which comedian Chihara Jr. and his guests actually talk about their true feelings over drinks, mainly at izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) in Nagoya. It airs on Tokai TV every Thursday at 24:15 am.
Actor Kunihiko Mitamura visits various places in Japan as an "adult traveler" and conveys the charms of travel through local delicacies, delicious sake, beautiful scenery, and heartwarming interactions with local people. The program airs on TV Osaka every Saturday evening from 6:30 pm.
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