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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...

Horikiri Iris Garden "Kiyoshi" Nakahata Kiyoshi, Matsumoto Kiyoshi, and Kiyoshi from High School Kimengumi. Everyone has their own Kiyoshi, but my own Kiyoshi is definitely Kiyoshi from Horikiri Iris Garden. It's not an easy place to get to from my house...

Five Long-Established Izakayas in Nagasaki Whether you're on a business trip or traveling, it's a good idea to stroll through the city's downtown area and visit some of the city's best izakayas. There's nothing quite like enjoying a drink with local cuisine and local fish. Here's a list of long-established izakayas in the heart of Nagasaki City.

Yamada Chinese Restaurant in Ochanomizu Located right next to Ochanomizu Station, there's a popular Chinese restaurant where time seems to have stood still. Yamada Chinese Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in the area, having been in business for 80 years. What's surprising is how affordable the food is. Even though it's in a student town, a half-size fried rice set is surprisingly cheap at just 750 yen. In the evening...

Goat (Goat) Cuisine Sakae Just off Kokusai-dori, Naha's main street, on Ryugu-dori. The aura-filled long-established two-tops of "Kozakura" and "Sakae" stand side by side, silently watching over the "food stall village" across the street where tourists gather. Such is the style of the grand masters...

Niigata's Okura Liquor Store. Located on Gakkomachi-dori in Niigata City, Okura Liquor Store is perhaps the only liquor store in Japan with an authentic bar attached. Have the bartender shake your drink for you, or sip on canned chuhai or local sake. This unique and comfortable corner bar is a must-visit.

Drinking Every Time Series This time, for the first time in a while, we're back with our "Drinking Every Time Series." We started with the ritualistic sushi at "Matakoiya" in Haneda, then went to the famous sushi restaurant "Osero" in Nakasu, and finally enjoyed the famous udon noodles at "Yataro," all of which were fantastic drinks. Tama-chan...