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[Blog/Simmered Mist] The smell of curry lured me in! Fuji Ramen, a local Chinese restaurant in Higashimuroran

I was wandering around Higashimuroran, drinking at two bars and wondering if I'd find another good place, when I suddenly smelled the aroma of curry coming from the duct of a local Chinese restaurant that looked perfect from the outside. The stinky smell of curry was so strong that before I knew it, I was sucked inside. Higashimuroran...
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[Blog/syupo] Matsudo's "Suehiro" - A delicious omelet rice with plenty of ingredients from a local Chinese restaurant that pairs perfectly with a lager.

Suehiro, located near Matsudo City Hall, is a popular local Chinese restaurant that has been a favorite in the city for over half a century. It's a popular spot that often sees long lines during peak lunch hours, but once the crowds die down, the restaurant sees an increase in customers sipping bottled beer and sake. This time, we'll be introducing some of Suehiro's most popular menu items...
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Blog/Nikko Misto] Open for only 3 hours, Muroran Yakitori "Toritatsu Nakashima".

Each izakaya has its regular customers, and among them, there is the occasional black belt who is like a boss monkey. These black belts know not only the restaurant and its customers, but also the history of the town, and when you talk to them, they will tell you interesting and informative stories. Finding such black belts and getting to know them is also a great way to get to know them....
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Blog/Nikko Misto] Minoya Kitamura Sake Brewery, a corner bar in Nagoya that you can stop by before watching a baseball game.

Nagoya "Minoya Kitamura Sake Shop" Minoya Kitamura Sake Shop is a liquor store located just across the national highway from Ohsone Station near Nagoya Dome. It is open from noon for corner sales, so you can stop by before a baseball game, and it is the best barter for the Nagoya Dome. Baseball games are held...
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Blog/Stewed Mist] I don't feel like I'm here for the first time. Kasai "Genji", a local izakaya with a heart of its own

Kasai "Genji" When you walk north along Kannana from Kasai Station on the Tozai Line, you can't help but notice a tent with the name "Genji" written in huge letters on the eaves of the roof. The name "Genji" and the appearance of the restaurant indicate that it has been in business for many years. This must be a good izakaya. The ca...
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[Blog/syupo] Kameido 3-chome "Isemoto Sakaba" is named after the birthplace of its founder. Founded in 1947, this long-established bar specializes in shochu and highballs.

Located about 10 minutes north on Meiji Dori from Kameido Station, this bar is adjacent to Kameido Katori Shrine. Founded shortly after the end of the war, this historic establishment boasts a refined, upstanding atmosphere. Their popular items include the shochu highball, a staple in the downtown area (and beyond), and their homemade shumai.
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[Blog/Parikko] Domestic beef thigh cutlet from Takagi Yozaemon Shoten in Nishioji Oike, Kyoto

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...
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[Blog/syupo] Yaizu "Tairyo Yamachan" - A long-established fresh fish restaurant adjacent to the port, serving exquisite tuna and Shizuoka beer

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...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] "Tsukon" - the ultimate frozen Hoppy in Akasaka, the home of Hoppy

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...
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[Blog/syupo] Ogikubo's "Tonkichi": From solo drinking to parties! A precious family-run motsuyaki bar with 66 years of history

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.
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Blog / Sake Talk] Ginger is delicious in autumn! Talking about "gari shochu" in the coming season

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.
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Blog/syupo] Togoshi Koen "Tonegawa" Oimachi Koisago new business model was born. The theme is standing drinking kappo.

Togoshi-koen "Tonegawa" just a short walk from Togoshi-koen station! Tonegawa" is now open. It is a small standing bar with a capacity of 8 to 10 people. The restaurant offers carefully prepared Japanese food prepared by a chef with training as an itamae (chef). The price of KINMIYA shochu is only 300 yen, which is also a great point for your wallet. ...
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Blog/Nikko Misto] An impressive monument in a residential area! A quick bite at Nagoya's "Doten Shinagawa

Dote no Shinagawa Ten minutes south of Minato-san on Nagoya's favorite walking course, the "Toei Line" line. In the middle of a dark and quiet residential area, "Shinagawa" with its brightly lit lanterns and people hanging out standing around drinking appears out of nowhere. Hmmm..! Uncles...
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[Blog/syupo] Shizuoka's "Yachiyo" - A long-established restaurant is the best! Specialty dishes from a 60-year-old skewer restaurant in the downtown area

If you're looking for a long-established yakitori restaurant in Shizuoka, try Yachiyo, which has been in business for 60 years. The selection reflects the culinary cultures of both Tokyo and Nagoya. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a privately owned restaurant at the curved counter surrounding the grill. Read more here ↓ ...
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Blog] Is a Long-established Bar Suitable for Drinking Alone? Interview with the third generation owner of "Motsuyaki NONKI" in Horikiri-Shobuen, who went from a regular to the owner.

Motsun-yaki Nonki" in Horikiri-Shobuen, Tokyo "Motsun-yaki Nonki" in Horikiri-Shobuen, Tokyo, was established as a food cart right after the war and has been in business in its current location since the 1975's. In the beginning, the restaurant was run by the first generation couple from Niigata. In the beginning, the restaurant was run by the first generation couple from Niigata, but when they retired, the second generation owner, who was a regular customer at the time, ...
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[Blog/Parikko] The Motsuna Ankake Ramen at Otsuka's local Chinese restaurant, Koryuken, was so delicious I couldn't even complain.

This Week's Addictive Meal #152: As soon as you get off the south exit of Otsuka Station, you'll see the entrance to the shrine of Otsuka Tenso Shrine, a bustling shopping district with many bars. What's more, the only remaining streetcar in Tokyo, the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line), crosses right in front of the station.
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Blog/Nikko Misto] Bathe in the smoke of good fortune! Nagoya's famous tonchan at Minato

Minato" in Mizuho-ku, Nagoya City, Japan A favorite walking course in Nagoya, the "East Suburban Line" course. According to my research, streetcars used to run on the section between JR Horita Station and Tsurumai Park until about 50 years ago. If you ask me, the streetscape and atmosphere of the town shows the remains of stores, liquor stores...
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[Blog/Parikko] Shrimp Egg from Yoake Shokudo in Tsuruhashi, Osaka

I went on a drinking expedition to the Kansai region for the first time in several years. Over three nights and four days, I visited an incredible 16 bars, an amount that would normally be impossible, but I returned to Tokyo feeling invigorated. Perhaps the Kansai region's bars have a mysterious, unfathomable power. On the fourth and final day, I had plans to drink in Tsuruhashi from the morning. On that day...
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[Blog/syupo] An in-depth look at the gyoza dumplings at Ofuna's soul food restaurant, Senri! The secret to their deliciousness is cold storage and a secret ingredient.

Senri, the oldest Chinese restaurant in Ofuna, was founded in 1961 and serves gyoza, a soul food for the locals. Located in front of the station, the restaurant was often frequented by groups of high school students, along with people from the local infrastructure, manufacturing, and film industries. Generations of regulars have been coming back since then...
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[Blog/syupo] New in Koenji! Hachioji's famous restaurant "Tenryu" opens its doors

A must-see for horumon lovers! The famous Hachioji restaurant "Tenryu" has opened a branch in Koenji. Their popular horumon platter offers fresh, domestically raised beef and pork innards at an affordable price. We tried their special yakiniku, paired with Sapporo beer. syupo...
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