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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.

Many sushi restaurants compete with each other within Toyosu Market, but the oldest is Sushibun, which has been in business since the Edo period at the Nihonbashi Fish Market. With a history of over 180 years, the restaurant is particular about using only wild-caught ingredients. This renowned restaurant is located within the market, but it opens early...

Founded in 1924 (Taisho 13), Koshuya is a long-established soba noodle restaurant celebrating its 100th anniversary, located close to Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, and close to Asakusa and Kappabashi. With a warm, family-run atmosphere, it has become a popular spot for lively dining during the day and for soba drinking at night...

Glovertei, a renowned Nagasaki Chinese restaurant in a back alley in Mitaka, has been loved by locals for half a century. The second-generation couple continues the tradition of the original proprietress, who was born in Nagasaki, and her predecessor, who trained in Nagasaki. While the restaurant has a homey local Chinese atmosphere, the food is as authentic as the famous restaurants in Shianbashi. In Mitaka...

Unlike local Chinese restaurants or the up-and-coming authentic Chinese food of recent years, you can enjoy authentic Taiwanese street food in Ogikubo. This small, counter-only restaurant is run by a veteran proprietress with over 30 years of experience. The atmosphere, where regulars relax with a drink in hand, is like being lost in the backstreets of Taipei.

Kameari is home to a popular seafood bar where fish lovers gather every day. The carefully selected wild seafood, sourced from Adachi Market in Senju, is all top-notch. Enjoying exquisite sashimi in the homey atmosphere of a family-run establishment, you'll be enveloped in a happy mood, just as the restaurant's name suggests.

This is a series that explores the people who live in a town and what makes it great by walking around the town from the station, asking people you meet about the town, and talking to bar owners at bars. This time, we'll be taking a stroll around Mikuni Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka and Minoh lines. lifull home's

Located in Kannai, Yokohama, Yoshidacho is sandwiched between the two unique neighborhoods of Isezakicho and Noge, making it a sophisticated area dotted with traditional restaurants. Here, there's one place that gourmets trust: Toraya, the place to go for tempura. Established in 1958 (Showa 33), step through the noren curtain and you'll be greeted by the delicious sesame oil...

A Kansai drinking expedition to Kyoto. Until a few years ago, I hadn't really thought of daytime drinking in Kyoto. This time, Mariko Nishimura, a manga artist living in Kyoto, took me to a standing bar about a five-minute walk from Kyoto Station. It was such an ideal bar that I was deeply impressed by the depth of Kansai's heart...

The Iidabashi/Kagurazaka area is home to many famous restaurants. While there are many long-established establishments, many of them, such as eel restaurants, require a certain level of formality, and there are surprisingly few restaurants where you can just casually drop in in casual attire. That's where Okinaan can be found. Founded in 1884 (Meiji 17), it has an unpretentious atmosphere...

When asked, "Where can I find delicious conger eel sushi in Tokyo?", the name of the famous Yanaka restaurant "Sushi no Ike" always comes up. This restaurant blends seamlessly into the town, filled with temples and a nostalgic atmosphere, but its flavor is truly legendary. Even today, people still visit the restaurant in search of its signature conger eel, which melts softly in their mouths...

My writer and fellow drinker friend, Akihito Misawa, happened to be in Osaka on the same day, and he mentioned a bar he was looking forward to. It was a famous Osaka bar that I had heard a lot about. I had never been there before, so I took this as a great opportunity to go drinking with him. The bar has had a constant line lately...

When asked, "Where can I find delicious conger eel sushi in Tokyo?", the name of the famous Yanaka restaurant "Sushi no Ike" always comes up. This restaurant blends seamlessly into the town, filled with temples and a nostalgic atmosphere, but its flavor is truly legendary. Even today, people still visit the restaurant in search of its signature conger eel, which melts softly in their mouths...

Located in a residential area just a short walk from Kichijoji Station, Maruken Shokudo is a restaurant that has long been loved by locals. Established in 1960, Maruken Shokudo offers heartwarming, home-cooked meals at affordable prices. It's the perfect place for "dinner drinking," enjoying a la carte dishes and drinks, as well as set meals.

Kadokura, a standing bar nestled in the hustle and bustle of Ueno's Ameyoko district, has the air of a place that seems to have been in business for decades, but it's relatively new, having only opened in 2009. It's already a staple of Ueno's daytime drinking scene. Its parent is actually a long-established yakiniku restaurant. Their signature pork stewed on a hot plate in front of the store...