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Blog/syupo] Nishi-Hachioji "Sake no Hirose" - The westernmost corner bar on the Chuo Line in Tokyo, a great place to stop by on the way back from Mt.

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. ...
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Hachinohe's deepest guide to the Kita no Yokocho (Northern Alley)

In this series of articles, we will find "shochu highball accompaniments" throughout Japan that are so appealing that you will want to open a can on the spot. This time, we are joined by Chihiro Kurimoto, a writer who moved to Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, in a U-turn and is also the editor-in-chief of "Hachimachi," a web media outlet providing information about Hachinohe City. ...
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Blog/syupo] Yokosuka Chuo "Tachibana Shokudo" - This is a paradise for lunchtime drinking! Centennial Restaurant in Military Port City

This diner has been in business for about 100 years in Yokosuka's Kamimachi shopping district. In this magnificent building, which evokes remnants of a Taisho era diner, you can enjoy bowls of rice and set meals, as well as a wide variety of drinks and snacks, making it possible to use it as an izakaya (Japanese-style pub). You can enjoy drinks during the day without worrying about the time. ...
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Blog/Nikkomi-Misto] Two Generations of Parents and Children! Yadoroku, an izakaya where you can enjoy Nago to the fullest

Nago City in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, about 30 minutes by car from Churaumi Aquarium. Nago is a castle town located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa that is suddenly gaining momentum as the Shinjo Fighters' training camp and a huge theme park "Jangria" will be completed in a year or two. Spend the day at Chimei Shoten...
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Blog/syupo] Explore the charms of Beniton, a Tokyo local from Nihonbashi, a charcoal grill ton!

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...
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[Blog/Parikko] Shin-Osaka branch of Matsuba, a long-established kushikatsu restaurant

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...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Direct from the Orion Beer Factory! Nago's liquor store "Chiyome Shoten" where you can enjoy a quick drink

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...
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[Blog/Suzuki Nao] Suzuki Nao gets off the Osaka Loop Line and goes for a walk and a drink – Tennoji Edition

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.
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[Blog/syupo] Ebisu's "Minka" has been serving bento rice and kushiage for half a century. Its specialty is salmon roe skewers.

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...
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[Blog/Stewed Mist] Get energized with Kameari's "Edokko" stew and bowls!

"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"...
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Blog / Ningyocho Renewal! Sasa . The finest stewing course at "Taniguchiya

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 ...
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Blog/syupo] Kannai "Tamaya" specialties are super-cosy sashimi platters! Taste the rare parts of tuna!

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
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Blog/syupo] Mizusawa "Michinoku Dojo" has been in business for 63 years. A legendary long-established motsu-yaki restaurant run by a hermit.

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...
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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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