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In this series, "Nao Suzuki Gets Off, Walks, and Goes for a Drink," writer Nao Suzuki and I stroll around town along a single train line, stopping by interesting establishments. This time, we'll be visiting Makiochi Station, the second station in the series on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line and Minoh Line. Looking ahead to the hottest days of 2024...

When it comes to Chinese drinking in Mizonokuchi, "Nanboen," a one-minute walk from the station, is a place you cannot miss. It is a popular Chinese restaurant (machi-chuka) where you will be welcomed by a charming proprietress who has been in the business for half a century. You can enjoy drinking with precious dishes such as fried rice with egg, which is common in Chinese restaurants that have been around for a long time. ...

Founded in 1974 by a female proprietress whose family was a fisherman, Eboshi in Chigasaki is a famous fish restaurant in the city. Many regulars say that if you're looking for seafood in Chigasaki, this is the place to go! Their specialties include fresh horse mackerel and whitebait caught in Sagami Bay. They also offer a wide selection of seafood sourced from Odawara and Toyosu...

In this series, "Suzuki Nao Gets Off, Walks, and Drinks," writer Suzuki Nao strolls around town, stopping off at interesting establishments along a particular line. Following on from the Osaka Loop Line, this second season will take us on a journey along the Hankyu Takarazuka Line. The station chosen for the first installment is...

The so-called "Masuyama" chain has stores along the Sobu Line, with Funabashi as its base, Tsudanuma, Motoyawata, and Shin-Koiwa. Their new store has finally opened in front of Ichikawa Station. It features a spacious and bright U-shaped counter. It opens at 2pm, so you can enjoy drinking during the day. syupo

The warm hospitality of the omonyi makes you feel at home at Juen, a yakiniku restaurant in Inadazutsumi. It is one of the most popular restaurants in the area, and has even been the setting for a gourmet TV drama. In addition to standard yakiniku, the restaurant also offers a variety of unique dishes, such as miso yaki with garlic and garlic harami....

"Dongfa" has been in business in Yokohama Chinatown since the Meiji era. The restaurant's name was chosen to express the desire to "stay with our customers and grow together." This renowned, long-established Chinese restaurant has grown alongside Chinatown. While they have many specialty dishes, the best beer accompaniment is undoubtedly their "Char Siu Pin Yakiniku"...

Although it is located in a secluded area, Kushiyaki Torinoya is bustling and nearly full every day. The yakitori, including rare cuts, are seasoned differently for each cut. Although it is a bar that serves charcoal grilled skewers, it is also popular for its raw oysters, which are procured through special routes.

Marufuku, a restaurant in Machiya, is located just off the Toden Arakawa Line. Machiya has long been home to many small factories, including woodworking shops, and this long-established restaurant is popular with locals, catering to the needs of workers in the area as a restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 195...

It's a 3-minute walk from Saginuma Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line. This authentic Chinese restaurant has been popular for a long time in front of the station, which was developed in conjunction with the opening of Saginuma Station. There are spacious seats, and in the evenings, both groups and individuals can enjoy their specialty dishes with a drink in hand.

This time, we visited Shimokitazawa, a mecca for actors and musicians, who are also cultural figures. We welcomed actor Takashi Matsuo, who works in Shimokitazawa and continues to frequent it as a place to hang out and drink, as our guest, and he talked about the culture, centered around alcohol and food. Takara Shu...

Kinugasa Station is 50 minutes from Yokohama on the JR Yokosuka Line. It's located just south of Yokosuka Station. It's connected to downtown Yokosuka along Misaki Kaido, but there's also a thriving shopping district in front of Kinugasa Station. Its central presence is the Kinugasa Nakadori Shopping Street (Kinugasa Line), with nearly 200 stores.