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Takara Shuzo Sake Talk: Along the railway lines that connect towns, there are famous bars and a drinking culture unique to each area. In this project, we explore the deep culture of each line along the Tokyo metropolitan area. Our host is Kiwako Kurashima, editor-in-chief of "Koten Sakaba." Together with guests with ties to each line, we will explore the towns and bars...

Torihana in Shinjuku has been a yakitori restaurant for 39 years! Torihana is a yakitori restaurant near Golden Gai. Lines start forming before 6 PM, when the restaurant opens, and the seven-seat counter quickly fills up. The proprietress now handles everything from preparation to service and cleanup all by herself...

Standing Drinking Ikoi (hereafter "Ikoi") is located in Akabane, Kita-ku, Tokyo, and is said to be a familiar name to all drinkers. Many bars in Akabane offer low-priced drinks for frequent patrons, such as cab drivers on their night shift, local regulars, and people on their way home from work....

Just one stop from Ikebukuro Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Shiinamachi Station is home to a complex, narrow bookstore district typical of private railway lines. As I walked through the lively, nostalgic scenery of bustling shops and restaurants, I gradually came across more and more bars. Many of the establishments are small, independent establishments, retaining the charm of the Showa era.

Waseda "Shinobu" Located in an alleyway surrounded by Waseda University, this long-established popular Japanese restaurant celebrated its 70th anniversary this year. The restaurant's name is "Shinobu." Oden is its signature dish, and it's available even in the summer. Its sashimi and grilled eel are also popular, and the restaurant is always bustling with long-time regulars.

Part 12: Osaka Castle Park Station Walk Osaka Castle Park, originally called Otemae Park in 1924 and renamed in 1931, is now one of Osaka's most popular tourist attractions. And the nearest station, Osaka Castle Park Station, is...

Tokyo: A Stroll Along the Railway Lines Each train line connecting towns is home to its own unique local bar and drinking culture. In this project, we explore the deep culture of each line along the Tokyo metropolitan area. Our navigator is Kiwako Kurashima, editor-in-chief of "Koten Sakaba." Together with guests with ties to each line, we explore the town and...

Nishitetsu Kurume "Muta Shokudo" (Nishitetsu Kurume Restaurant) If you want to have a drink in Kurume from morning, we recommend "Muta Shokudo" located in Kurume Central Wholesale Market. All dishes using ingredients purchased at the market are very reasonably priced. The restaurant is a work-area cafeteria, but the fact that beer is available is a nice touch. Continue...

This Week in Hamarimeshi" No.134 "Karukaya", a popular udon restaurant on the roof of "Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store", is going to close at the end of next month, i.e. June 2024. ...... Click here to continue ↓ Weekly News

When I visit the countryside, the first thing I do is make a reservation at my favorite restaurant without being lazy. I'm the type of person who doesn't make reservations and just goes with the flow, so I've ended up crying countless times without making a reservation. Not being able to get in because of a temporary closure is a big blow, but not being able to get in because the restaurant is fully booked is 100% worse...

Founded in 1960, Kannon (Kannon Shokudo), a fresh fish restaurant located right outside the east exit of Ofuna Station, has long been loved by local residents. It was completely destroyed by a fire in 2022, but will reopen in a new building at the end of May 2023. Discover the charms of the new, even more powerful Kannon...

This Week's Addictive Meal, No. 133: The go-to place for daytime drinking in Kichijoji is the yakitori restaurant "Iseya," and you might think that's the only place to go. But there's actually another famous spot, tucked away in front of the station, where you can drink from 11:00 AM until late at night. That spot is "Ebisu (...

Moriguchi, Osaka: "Sakeya No Maeda" Moriguchi Station on the Tanimachi Line, a subway line that runs through Osaka. I had a vague idea that Moriguchi would be a residential area with a comfortable living environment, but then I discovered a place in Moriguchi that serves incredibly delicious draft beer...

Akitsu, home to West Hoppy Street, is a city lined with famous stew restaurants, including Yakitori Nojima, Salaryman, and Harukoma. I was so busy trying stews that I almost missed it, but I found an incredible restaurant: High Rabbit...

What is Kantoni in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture? Kantoni is a soul food of Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. When you hear "Kantoni," you may think of the Osaka oden "Kanto-daki," but in Fukuyama City, "Kantoni" is a skewered stew originating from "Inadaya," a restaurant that closed a few years ago.

At Kokura's "Kangun," yakitori skins are surprisingly cheap at just 60 yen each. Established in 1980, Kokura's "Kangun" is a popular restaurant known to all local drink lovers. It's family-run, with a homey atmosphere, delicious food, and conveniently located near the station, making it a great choice for travelers passing through Kokura Station.