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Uguisudani boasts the deepest station scenery on the Yamanote Line. Just a 0-minute walk from the ticket gate, there's a local Chinese restaurant that has been in business since shortly after the end of the war. Why not enjoy a nostalgic moment with their specialty fried rice and shochu highballs? This time, we'll be introducing the closest station to the Yamanote Line...

Located on Million Street in Kita-Senju, across from the Adachi Ward Senju Office, is Majiman, a long-established eel restaurant founded in 1956. A beloved local favorite, Majiman offers not only eel but also over 30 types of appetizers, including exquisite yakitori and sashimi, perfect for enjoying drinks from lunchtime. The secret sauce, which has been added to over the years, has been passed down...

Located at the south exit of Tachikawa Station, across from the Tokyo Sake Brewers Association building, is Kushihide, a long-established chicken restaurant. Established in 1963, it has been a beloved local restaurant for over half a century. Hearing that it's also a favorite among those in the alcohol industry, expectations for its flavors are high. Starting with its specialty "Wakaashi"...

Founded in 1947 (Showa 22), Yanagiya Hormone Yaki Honten is a bar known as a "holy land" among Hoppy lovers. Fans come from far and wide to try the unique, unskewered grilled offal and the "perfect bowl" beloved by the former president of Kokuka (now Hoppy Beverage).

Located in Minamisenju 6-chome, a small shopping street that retains a strong downtown atmosphere, Koshuya is a 95-year-old establishment run by the fourth generation. It has remained unchanged throughout the city's transformation from an industrial area into a commuter town lined with apartment buildings. Diagonally across the street is the corner bar "Mon..."

In the ever-changing Shinjuku 3-chome area, Choshunkan continues to emit a particularly appetizing aroma. Since its founding in 1954 (Showa 29), this legendary yakiniku restaurant has witnessed the transformation of Shinjuku. Said to be the second oldest restaurant in Japan, the flavors of this long-established restaurant have been passed down through generations...

Shin-Koiwa is an area packed with famous restaurants, but among them, Torimase, founded in 1959, is a landmark pub beloved by locals. While its signature dish is yakitori, the restaurant also offers an amazing variety of sashimi and a la carte dishes. It caters to everyone from solo diners to large parties, and caters to a diverse clientele spanning generations...

Located on the north side of Taito Ward Office for 60 years, this family-run local Chinese restaurant has captured the hearts of local workers and is bustling with parties at night. The famous fluffy fried rice and gyoza are a must-try! The restaurant is open for a long time during the day, so you can enjoy a casual lunch drink at a Chinese restaurant. syupo

I ended up drinking in Shimokitazawa. My favorite yakitori restaurant and pub are gone now. The area around the station has also been transformed by large-scale redevelopment, and to me, it feels like a parallel world. I decided to just wander around the shopping arcade at the south exit...

Located right outside the south exit of JR Otsuka Station, Chojuan, founded in 1982, is a beloved local spot known for its lively and welcoming soba restaurant. Enjoy a wide selection of appetizers and unique heartland dishes before your soba meal. For a finale, we recommend the "meat broth tsukeseiro" (soba steamer) with plenty of pork.

With the rising cost of raw materials and utilities these days, sushi is becoming more and more luxurious. However, as a sake lover, I still prefer to enjoy a drink while nibbling on sushi prepared by a skilled chef at the counter. This time, I'll introduce a surprisingly affordable restaurant on Yoshino-dori Street (formerly Nikko Street), just a 15-minute walk from Minamisenju Station...

Yashiro Shokudo is a family-run restaurant located on Kyokaidori Shopping Street, near the north exit of Ogikubo Station. Since its founding in 1976, the restaurant has been a favorite with locals and office workers alike. The menu, strips of paper covering the walls, ranges from classics like miso-braised mackerel to more original creations like "mabo menchi" (spicy minced mackerel).

Kamakura, the ancient capital of Japan, has an image of being full of tourist-priced restaurants, but it also boasts traditional "town Chinese" restaurants beloved by locals. Founded half a century ago, Chuka Daishin is one such restaurant. Unusually for Kamakura, it's open until 4 a.m., perfect for those looking for a "final ramen" after a night of drinking.