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Orion Beer Nago Factory Speaking of Nago, there is the Orion Beer factory, which is a landmark of Nago, attracting many visitors every year for factory tours and restaurant use. Nago "Chiyo Shoten" is located near the Orion Beer Nago Factory...

"Iseya" in Kichijoji made me realize how comfortable a pub is. "Kishidaya" in Tsukishima made me fall in love with the depth of stews. "Fujiya Honten" in Shibuya made me discover the joy of standing and drinking. One of the pubs that gave me that "opportunity"...

Sasamoto, a famous skewered stew restaurant Sasamoto is indispensable when talking about stew in Tokyo, and is located in Shinjuku Memori Yokocho and Ginza. There are three so-called "Sasamoto-style" restaurants in Tokyo that were opened by people who were trained there. The most important feature of Sasamoto's restaurants is that they are ...

This is a smoldering bar located in the central area in front of Mizusawa Station. The only dishes available are motsu (white meat), tongue, and liver. The only alcoholic beverages available are Kirin Lager, Iwate Homare (local sake), and Genkai (authentic barley shochu). Even so, the restaurant is crowded every night with local black belt drinkers. To be continued co...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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...