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Part 2 of the Kansai series on bars and life. My first bar-hopping trip in several years was to Kyoto and Osaka. On my first day in Kyoto, I visited Matsuo Taisha Shrine, a place I'd always wanted to visit, enjoyed the long-awaited Kotogase Chaya, and then took the Keifuku Electric Railroad Arashiyama Main Line to Nishioji-Sanjo Station. Tucked away in a residential area, I found a small corner bar...

Tairyo Yamachan is located 100 meters from the quay of Yaizu Inner Port, where you can hear the sound of the waves. Established about half a century ago, this long-established restaurant is bustling with local residents and people involved in the port and fishing industry. With generous portions and reasonable prices, it's also popular with tourists on weekends. Even during lunch hours, you can order individual appetizers...

Akasaka "Tsukon" Hoppy Beverage, the maker of Hoppy, a drinker's ally, is located in Akasaka. A Hoppy employee once told me about a place in Akasaka where you can enjoy delicious Hoppy, so I decided to come and visit. The shop opened two and a half years ago in 2022...

Ogikubo "Tonkichi" Founded around 1958, the charm of Ogikubo's "Tonkichi" is undoubtedly its cozy, homey atmosphere. With a long counter and table seating where local regulars gather after work, and a large hall in the back that can also be used for banquets, it's an extremely versatile place.

Autumn is gradually deepening, and the colors on supermarket shelves and in produce stores are changing dramatically. Among them, fresh ginger is a special seasonal item. Here are some suggestions for enjoying sake with fresh ginger. Click here for the rest of the article.