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At a launch party for a magazine serialization, I casually suggested a soba restaurant I'd never been to before to my editor. I first heard about this restaurant because of its meat and tofu. One day, I saw a picture of meat and tofu on social media that said, "It's way too dark!" I made a note of the restaurant's name and waited for an opportunity to go.

Sake no Hirose, a sake store in front of Nishio-Hachioji Station, started serving sake at its corner store on November 5. You can casually enjoy a variety of carefully selected Japanese sake and shochu, including rare brands. It is an at-home space where you can enjoy conversation at the standing drinking counter with snacks of handmade pickles from seeds. ...

The first "Beniton," a restaurant specializing in grilled fresh Japanese pork, opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, about 20 years ago. Since then, its delicious taste has spread by word of mouth, and it has become a popular restaurant with more than 20 branches mainly in the suburbs of Tokyo. We will tell you all about the charm of BENITON in this issue...

In August of this year, I went to Kansai for the first time in several years and had such a wonderful time that it felt like a dream. Two months later, in October, I returned to the region. This time, it was a family trip, so I couldn't go to my favorite pubs. However, on the final day, while returning to Shin-Osaka Station, I unexpectedly had the chance to have a bonus drink by myself. With so little time left...

Tennoji Station Walk, Part 19 (Final Osaka Loop Line Episode) - Suzuki Nao Gets Off the Osaka Loop Line, Walks, and Goes for a Drink This is the last station in the series "Getting Off the Osaka Loop Line, Walks, and Goes for a Drink." As a fitting finale to the 19th station on the Osaka Loop Line, we'll be visiting Tennoji Station, Osaka's terminal station.

Founded in 1973, this long-established izakaya is now run primarily by the second generation. The proprietress, dressed in an apron, will welcome you. While the restaurant is geared toward small parties and drinking parties, the counter seats facing the kitchen are often frequented by solo regulars. Their signature dishes are kushiage (deep-fried skewers) and bento rice. Read more...

The attraction of "Tamaya" located in Isesagicho, a downtown area of Yokohama City, is its "oyaji zari," a cheap and hearty dish. Not only the volume but also the quality is excellent! We sat down with Mr. Nakata, the owner of the restaurant, and asked him about the reason for this over a few drinks. syupo