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Fujisawa is home to an incredibly popular local Chinese restaurant. It's called "Daishin," and it's open from lunchtime until 4 AM. Established more than 50 years ago, it's a popular restaurant known to all locals. Their signature dish, gyoza, isn't particularly distinctive, but it's incredibly delicious. Read more here ↓ ...

It's about an hour's ride on the Nishitetsu Railway from Tenjin, central Fukuoka. Passing through the lush countryside of the Chikugo Plain, our destination is a 20-minute bus ride from Nishitetsu Daizenji Station. Kanehiro, a long-established restaurant specializing in river fish, sits on the banks of the Chikugo River. It's a popular spot for freshwater fish, especially during the very hot season from May to mid-July.

Kaiyo Shokudo, a set meal restaurant that's hard to incorporate into your travel plans without a car, is a 15-minute walk south from Akamine Station, one stop from Naha Airport. We arrived there in perfect conditions, enjoying a pleasant stroll on a crisp, clear day before the rainy season. Kaiyo Shokudo in Tomigusuku City...

While Nanokamachi is famous for being the bustling area around Yamagata Station, the Kanamori Liquor Store we're introducing today is located on the opposite side, at the west exit. This area was once home to the Japan National Railways facilities, and is now marked by the landmark "Kasugai Central." Once you pass through this building, you can easily access the store without getting wet in the rain. It's a three-minute walk from Yamagata Station...

Yamashiroya Sakaba is a long-established establishment that was founded as a liquor store in 1897. The current building is over 70 years old, making it a very rustic bar, but the counter, tables, and tatami rooms are filled with local customers, all drinking and chatting away in a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.

The Keikyu Line is rarely used except for trips to and from Haneda Airport. On the flip side, when I take the Keikyu line back to Haneda, one thing inevitably comes to mind: Torikatsu's special stew. Tachiaigawa Bridge: The Tachiaigawa River, where the restaurant is located, was once the site of the Suzugamori execution grounds.

Jizake Yasuda is a corner bar in Monzennakacho where you can enjoy local sake from noon. Bring in your favorite dish and enjoy local sake and craft beer from all over the country at a casual atmosphere at this popular local eatery. syupo

The textile district of Nippori is attractive for its people walking around in search of fabrics and the warm atmosphere of locally-rooted stores. In the spring of 2025, a longtime plan finally came to fruition and a corner liquor store opened for business. The owner's daughter...

Ikenoue is the third stop from Shibuya on the Keio Inokashira Line and next to Shimokitazawa. It has been 12 years since it moved to this location, and 18 years in total since its establishment. We have come across an attractive bar that local drinkers would like to go to even if they had to get off at Ikenoue Station. Ikenoue "Kumahachi" ...

This is the first installment of our project to explore the best of Tokyo's popular bars. In this installment, we will visit "UCHIDA," a famous restaurant in Tateishi for its motsuyaki (grilled beef or pork entrails), and explore its charms. sake conversation

Morikawa Sake Brewery is located right next to Nishitetsu Kurume Station and still retains the atmosphere of the Showa period. Even first-timers will be warmly welcomed at this Kurume-style corner bar. The bar culture of Kurume is yakitori (grilled chicken), but before that, be sure to stop by for a casual drink. syupo

In this series, "Nao Suzuki gets off, walks, and drinks", we explore the people who live in the town and what it has to offer by walking around the town from the station to get to know it, asking people we meet about the town, and talking with shopkeepers at bars. In this fifth installment, we take a look at Ishibashi Hankaimae Station, which is bustling with students of Osaka University. ...