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In the backstreets of Ueno, there is a place where time seems to stand still. "Toraji-tei" is a yakiniku restaurant that has been in business since 1945. This restaurant, which originated from a postwar black market, is the perfect place to toast to a meal of yakiniku by yourself tonight! The smoke, the smell, and the energy are all perfect companions to your drinks. This restaurant is perfect not only for yakiniku enthusiasts, but also for bar lovers...

In this series, Suzuki Nao explores the towns he visits, starting from the station and walking around the area, asking people he meets about the town and chatting with bar owners to discover the charms of each town and its residents. This time, he takes a stroll around Okamachi Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line. LIFULL HO...

It's 10 PM in Sakae, Nagoya's entertainment district. Even if you want to grab a beer and satisfy your hunger, many establishments are closed. Fukusuien, however, is a reliable spot, open until midnight and offering a homey atmosphere. This time, we'll introduce a late-night spot in town where you can enjoy their popular fried rice...

Chokoya Honten is a long-established restaurant founded in 1954. Though it's located in a residential area of Tokyo's Adachi Ward, it's a renowned restaurant that attracts a steady stream of people who take the local bus to get there. They offer incredibly fresh offal grilled in a well-used gas roaster, and a special final dish, "meat rice," that can only be enjoyed here. Even the smoke feels like a spice...

Edomae Mimatsu Sushi has been in business since 1958, with roots in Asakusa. Along with their nigiri sushi, which showcase the art of Edomae sushi, the mackerel pressed sushi "Battera," a dish that has been available since the restaurant's founding, is a must-try. Enjoy Asakusa-inspired sushi at the counter, where you'll be warmly greeted by the second-generation female chef and the proprietress...

This beautiful omurice has been described as "exemplary." However, the cooking process is a strong, local Chinese style. It uses lard instead of butter and is cooked in a wok for a rich, umami-filled finish. This time, we'll be introducing this omurice from a restaurant renowned for its omurice, located in front of Horikiri Shobuen Station on the Keisei Line, which opened in 1977...

For the second time this year, I took advantage of work to go on a drinking tour around Kansai. I usually go on drinking tours with people who live in Kansai, but this time I arrived in Shin-Osaka in the afternoon and didn't have any plans until the evening. This was my chance to drink alone in Osaka. Oh, I know, I should go to that bar...

Leave the grilling to the chef. Located next to the Keisei Line tracks, Tomiyoshi has been in business since 1980. At first glance, it looks like a pub, but it's a unique restaurant where you can enjoy the finest yakiniku at the counter. With a specialty shochu highball in hand, you can wait for the meat to be grilled to perfection. This is the kind of luxurious experience you can expect here...

The Funabashi Local Wholesale Market is bustling with activity from early in the morning. In one corner of the market stands a restaurant that has been with the market for a long time. Oonoya Shokudo has been in business for three generations, and it truly is the "market's kitchen," constantly filling the stomachs of market workers. Its specialty, a generous serving of fresh seafood...

The Ueno-Yushima area is a pleasant place to stroll around Ueno Park and Shinobazu Pond. Dotted with vaudeville theaters and long-established restaurants, it exudes a sophisticated atmosphere. While there are many famous restaurants serving eel, soba, oden, and other dishes, this area is also a hotbed of popular sushi restaurants. Yet, one restaurant has been serving the stomachs of local workers and nightlife enthusiasts for half a century...

The Ginza branch of Chikuyotei, a long-established eel restaurant with over 150 years of history, is a landmark that connects the past and present of Ginza. The Edomae-style eel, beloved by literary figures, is plump and tender, melting gently in your mouth. In fact, there are other specialties besides eel. Today, let's step through the noren curtain of this long-established restaurant and enjoy a relaxing meal...

When you think of Toyosu Market, sushi and seafood bowls probably spring to mind. However, we can't forget the long-established Western-style restaurants that have been supporting the stomachs of market workers since the Tsukiji era. Among them, Odayasu is the best place to try sauteed seafood. Market gourmet and beer are a secret among those in the know...

Toyosu Market's restaurants, which have been operating within the market since the Tsukiji era, are often known for sushi and seafood bowls, but they are actually a huge workplace cafeteria offering eel, tempura, soba, and even Chinese cuisine. There are many famous restaurants that have satisfied the appetites of over 10,000 market workers. The restaurant we're introducing this time is Tonkatsu Hachi...

Located on a quiet street just a few minutes' walk from the station, this bar is frankly not that conspicuous. It might seem intimidating at first glance, but when I popped in a few years ago, I was surprised by how well-known it was. Its defining characteristics can be summed up as cheap, delicious, and serving the most flavorful Hoppy beer in the area. It's a quiet, reserved bar...