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Oji "Standing Bar Ikoi Oji Otonashigawa Branch" The long-established standing bar "Ikoi", which has been a favorite in Akabane for over half a century, opened its third branch in front of JR Oji Station on March 1, 2024. This store also offers shochu high for 230 yen, large bottles of beer for 490 yen, and sashimi for 180 yen and up....

Hachinohe, a town of delicious seafood! When I asked the locals, they told me to try "Onimon," a cheap and tasty place for fish, so I opened my mouth and paid a visit. Incidentally, Hachinohe is also known for its horses and...

Kyodo "Tsukiya Sake Shop" When I want to casually enjoy a special drink, a kakuuchi bar is a great place to be, but for some reason, there aren't many along the Odakyu Line. While searching for one, I came across "Tsukiya Sake Shop" in the retro shopping street stretching west from Kyodo Station...

"How to Enjoy Shochu" and "Original Chuhai" Stories. "Tales of Shochu You May Not Know," which began in 2022, features representatives from shochu mixer manufacturers like Hoppy and Hoisu sharing their history and secrets to their deliciousness, as well as a talk with a dispenser manufacturer...

Hachijojima's "Asoco Sushi" "Island sushi" is known as a local dish of the Izu and Ogasawara Islands. If you're looking to try it on Hachijojima, why not try "Asoco Sushi," located in the center of the island? With island sake starting at just 300 yen per glass, it's also a great place for a daytime drink. Read more in "sy..."

Drinking in Kochi, a bar-rich region. The tourist spot "Hirome Market" opens at 10am in the morning, while long-established restaurants like Habotan and Maruyoshi Shokudo, where you can enjoy daytime drinks, open in the afternoon. In the evening, the "Bashibashi Izakaya" opens, and gyoza stalls open from the evening until 3am. Drinking is the main focus...

Ajidokoro Shin-Asakusa, Kitashinchi, Osaka Six months ago, I stopped by Ajidokoro Shin-Asakusa for a drink before filming a video about drinking at a business hotel in Osaka. The hostess's personality and the delicious food were so great that I decided to return. Be sure to check out the delicious appetizers.

Stories about Shochu You May Not Know About "Koten Sakaba" editor-in-chief Kiwako Kurashima is the host of "Tales about Shochu You May Not Know About." This time, as a "Compilation" (Part 1), she reviews basic knowledge about shochu at Chuhai Club C in Ogikubo and takes a fresh look at "Ko-rui Shochu"...

The second branch of "Daisho", one of the most popular yakitori taverns in Koenji, will be rebuilt and reopen for business at the end of 2023. The atmosphere is bright and open, making it easy for even young people to stroll in. The second restaurant's new specialty, "Meat Tofu," was like a dish with five different kinds of bean paste! ...

Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, is known as one of Japan's three great cities for yakitori. Prospering through cotton weaving and shipbuilding, Imabari was home to many merchants, and its citizens are known for being impatient and not wanting to wait. To satisfy this demand, yakitori is served on a hot plate, rather than the usual skewered style.

Kunitachi "Toshiku" Located near Hitotsubashi University, "Toshiku" is a popular yakitori tavern that has been in business since 1976. It is run by the owner, who is from Yamagata, and his son. It is a small gathering place for people of all ages, including locals and university staff. Continue reading "syup...

Kochi's long-established bar, "Chinchintei," was founded in 1959 (Showa 34) and is now run by the second-generation owner. As the name suggests, it was originally a Chinese restaurant, but under the second generation owner, it was transformed into an izakaya, marking a total of 65 years in business. Its colorful, internally illuminated sign...

Enjoy Kobe beef with Shochikubai sake! We explore Kansai's food culture through the lens of sake, accompanied by Tokyo-born bar writer Suzuki Nao. This time, we'll enjoy the fusion of luxurious brand beef and sake. A truly blissful experience that even international travelers yearn for.

Discover the appeal of craft gin Starting with bottled beer, hoppy, chu-hi, sake, sometimes highballs, shochu with hot water. Sometimes highballs and shochu with hot water. At izakaya (Japanese style pubs), we usually drink something like this. Everyday I'm picking up some stewed fish or sashimi and drinking shizukuri, but the other day I went to Nozawa Onsen in Nagano,...

Kiriya in Fuchu Located just a few minutes' walk from Fuchu-Honmachi Station, Kiriya is a super cool bar serving motsuyaki. In addition to its reputation and cuisine, which have been passed down through three generations, this long-established bar is also known for its rare goods that are constantly being served. Tama Channel Tama Channel Motsuyaki...

Higashi-Sanjo's "Tonkatsu Sanjo" Established in 1976, this popular tonkatsu restaurant is known to everyone in Sanjo. Their signature dish is the Niigata specialty, the sauced pork cutlet bowl. They also have a wide selection of snacks, so you can enjoy tonkatsu and drinks. Read more here...

Tsuyama "Banri" Although a compact restaurant with only a few seats at the counter, everyone who drinks in Tsuyama knows "Banri". The place, where laughter is heard until late at night, is just like a restaurant in Tokyo's Golden Gai (Golden Street). Click here to continue syupo

Former Citizen's Bar "Amakasuya" One of the three remaining former citizens' bars in Shinkoyasu, Amakasuya is a traditional, family-run bar. Founded in 1935, it has a long history. The dishes, which appeal to drinkers, are all around 500 yen. The beer brewed at a nearby brewery...