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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] The ultimate drinkable fish shop! Koiwa's "Uo Kei"

Koiwa "Uo Kei" Located in a residential area of Koiwa, Uo Kei is a local fish shop where locals come to get takeout sashimi. The freshness and reasonable prices are reflected in the drinks served inside the shop, making it a representative Tokyo "fish shop where you can drink." The second-generation head chef is in charge of butchering the fish, while the third-generation chef...
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[Blog/syupo] Shinkoiwa's "Gojuban" is the ideal local Chinese restaurant with 60 years of history! The famous restaurant's omelet rice is a taste that will tempt you with Kirin.

Tucked away in an alleyway where Shin-Koiwa's shopping district turns into a residential area is a long-time local Chinese restaurant, "Gojuban," established in 1965. The restaurant's vermilion tables evoke a nostalgic atmosphere, and the exquisite omelet rice with plump eggs is a true local Chinese masterpiece. The ramen is also a great value at 400 yen...
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[Blog/syupo] Mikawashima's "Yakiniku Yamadaya" was founded in 1964 and is a downtown yakiniku mecca where hormone lovers gather!

Mikawashima, Arakawa Ward, is said to be Tokyo's oldest Korean town. Privately run yakiniku restaurants dot the area around the station, and the mouth-watering aroma wafts through the air. Among the many famous restaurants, one that has continued to attract foodies since its founding in 1964 (Showa 39) is Yakiniku Yamadaya. It's worth making the effort to visit...
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[Blog/syupo] Otsuka's "Sushidokoro Uokan" has been in business for 33 years! This family-run, traditional sushi restaurant offers elegant side dishes and reasonably priced premium nigiri sushi.

One night when you suddenly feel like eating sushi, you'd rather enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks at a warm, family-run establishment rather than a bustling entertainment district like Ikebukuro. Of course, a popular establishment! Sushidokoro Uokan is the place to visit for those times. You'll find classic local sushi here...
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[Blog/Parikko] Garlic Bread from Yagichan in Shakujii Park

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...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Cheap, delicious, and captivating: Shimokitazawa's "Yocchan"

Shimokitazawa's "Yocchan": There's a bar with a suction power stronger than a Dyson, a Shark, or even a Makita dust collector. I thought about exploring new places in Shimokitazawa, but I always ended up being drawn to "Yocchan." It was closed for a while, so I...
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[Blog/syupo] Ueno's "Tenju" is a famous Edomae tempura restaurant founded in 1928. Enjoy a delicious golden tempura bowl with lunchtime drinks.

Tensuzu, a famous tempura restaurant nestled in the dignified alleys of Ueno Hirokoji, is a long-established restaurant founded in 1928 (Showa 3) that will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary. Enjoy the flavors of this renowned restaurant, which has been recognized as a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide, along with a drink, from lunchtime. A professional...
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[Blog/syupo] Ueno's "Toraji-tei" - A plate of Tsurami for just 880 yen! Established in 1945, this restaurant continues the history of the black market with its counter-style yakiniku.

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...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Delicious doteyaki! Amagasaki's "Masamuneya" is a daytime drinking paradise

Kagaya, Tokiwa Shokudo, Wadaya, Ikomakken... There are several well-established, well-known restaurants in Tokyo that are "unmistakable" branch stores. Meanwhile, there's another branch in Osaka and Hyogo called "Masamuneya," whose name alone makes you want to pop in. "Masamuneya" in Amagasaki, Hanshin...
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[Blog/Suzuki Nao] Get off at Okamachi Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line and Minoh Line and try a drink

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...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Even though it's far from the station, it's always full! Experience the true power of a real bar at Awajiya Direct Sales Store

Awajiya Direct Sales Center in front of Higashiichiba Market Heading north from Higashiichiba-mae Station on the JR Yamatoji Line, you'll find Higashiichiba Market, which supports the food needs of Osaka residents. A further 10 minutes' walk from there will bring you to the Awajiya Direct Sales Center, a striking green tent with a well-worn shop curtain hanging from it. The tent...
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[Blog/syupo] Sakae "Fukusuien" - The perfect late-night meal! Rich and delicious fried rice from a long-established Chinese restaurant in a multi-tenant building

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...
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[Blog/syupo] Nishiarai's "Chokoya Main Branch" is a famous roaster yakiniku restaurant founded in 1954, where the smoke is a treat

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...
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[Blog/syupo] Asakusa's "Edomae Mimatsu Sushi" is a famous restaurant founded in 1958! The exquisite battera and Kenbishi sushi are preserved by a mother and daughter team.

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...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] A blissful evening of stewed offal and Hoppy at Torimatsu in Shin-Maebashi

Torimatsu in Shin-Maebashi is a local yakitori restaurant that has been in business for over half a century and is now run by the second generation. No blood relation to the original owner, Torimatsu has inherited the restaurant name and has been in business for about 10 years. I was drawn in by the rope curtain and...
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[Blog/Suzuki Nao] Get off at Hattori Tenjin Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line and Minoh Line and try a drink while walking

This series explores the charms of a town and its people by walking around the area from the station, asking people we meet about it, and chatting with bar owners. This time, after a business trip, we return to the Hankyu Takarazuka and Minoh lines to explore the area around Hattori Tenjin Station. This is the Hattori Tenjin Station edition.
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[Blog/syupo] Horikiri Shobuen "Chuka Takano" Established in 1977, the classic local Chinese omelet rice with lard as the key ingredient

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...
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[Blog/Parikko] Pig's feet from "Kadoya Pig's Feet" in Namba, Osaka

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...
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[Blog/syupo] Horikiri Shobuen "Tomiyoshi" - Enjoy the comfort of a "no-grill" yakiniku bar with a counter-style setting!

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...
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[Blog/syupo] Funabashi Market's "Oonoya Shokudo" is open only in the morning! Enjoy a hearty seafood bowl at this long-established restaurant that has been in business for three generations.

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...
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