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[Blog/syupo] Morikawa Suisan Uoyasu in front of the University of Tokyo: Enjoy sashimi and canned beer in a fish market atmosphere

Enjoying a drink at a liquor store is called kakuuchi. But what about drinking with sashimi at a fish shop? This time, we'll introduce you to a little-known standing bar in Bunkyo Ward, a genre known as "nomeru sakaya," where you can enjoy fish and alcohol inside a fishmonger's shop, just like a kakuuchi.

[Blog/Sake Talk] Looking back at famous pubs in Tokyo: Where to drink shochu

We look back on the series "Famous Tokyo Bars" which has introduced bars in Tokyo's downtown area from various angles. If you read this article, you will no longer have any trouble choosing a bar in Tokyo! Takara Shuzo/Sake Talk

[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Yaesu "Fukube"'s stewed offal, only available once a year

Fukube's 86th Anniversary Fukube, a long-established restaurant in Yaesu, was founded in 1929 (Showa 14). On March 4th, the restaurant celebrated its 86th anniversary. We made a reservation and headed there for the opening day. Our goal was to try the "Mystical Stew of Motsu," a dish that has only been available on anniversary days since the 75th anniversary...

Blog/syupo] Kameari "Dairiki" - Blissful One-Person Hormone at a Privately-Owned U-Shaped Yakiniku Restaurant

Located in a residential area near Kameari Station Park, this small hormone yakiniku restaurant seats about 15 people. The restaurant was founded in 2002, which is new for a downtown (in the broad sense of the word) bar, but it actually has a story of being independent from "Dairiki Shuzo," which has been in business since 1966 in the neighboring Kanamachi....

[Blog/Parikko] Immoral Last Meal at a Famous Bar in Kichijoji

After a long, unusual afternoon photo shoot, I arrived at Kichijoji Station, my stop on the way home, just after 9 p.m. From the south exit, I headed toward Suehiro-dori, which stretches eastward. There weren't many restaurants, but far ahead, I could see a few red-haired...

[Blog] Nao Suzuki gets off the Hankyu Takarazuka Line, walks around and has a drink "Toyonaka" edition.

In this series of "Suzuki Nao gets off, walks, and drinks", we wander around the city with writer Nao Suzuki, stopping at stores that interest her, with a focus on stations. This is the 22nd installment of the series, which began on the Osaka Loop Line. This time, we will visit Toyonaka City in Toyonaka City, which we hear is one of the most popular places in Hokusetsu...

[Yamazaki Distillery] Introducing a new way to enjoy the Whisky Hall!

We will introduce how to enjoy the Yamazaki Distillery Whisky Museum. We will provide information that will be enjoyed by those who are visiting the Yamazaki Distillery for the first time as well as those who have visited many times! Read more here ↓ Suntory

[Blog/Simmered Mist] A 30-minute one-shot challenge in an underground hideaway! "Kotomi" in Kumamoto

Kumamoto's "Shokusui Kotomi" I heard about a recommended restaurant from a liquor store in Kumamoto's busiest shopping district, Shimodori, so I headed over to Kotomi, located in the basement of the Shimodori Center Building, a mixed-use building on Sumomachi Street. As I walked down the stairs, I could hear the excitement building inside the restaurant...

[Blog/syupo] Sakuragicho/Noge's "Manpuku": The addictively delicious curry noodles from a long-established Chinese restaurant

Manpuku, a popular Chinese restaurant in Noge that has been around since 1968, was a picture-perfect retro spot that was relocated in 2023 due to aging and reborn as a bright and clean establishment. Even so, the clientele remains the same as it was back then, with black belt non-natives enjoying Chinese restaurant drinks from before 5pm...

[Blog] Enjoy gourmet food in a cozy kotatsu and sake while watching the snow on a stove train! 7 famous trains to ride in winter

A winter train journey is filled with a sublime beauty that is quite different from that of spring or autumn. Even after the beginning of spring, there are many places in Japan where winter scenery still remains. Along the way, you can also enjoy hidden hot springs and unique winter delicacies. This time, we asked food-train writer Naoko Sumida to introduce the best train journeys in Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu...

Blog/Parikko] "Onigiri with sausage" at Marukoshi in Hoya

When you have small children, the hurdle to going to a yakitori restaurant as a family becomes higher. Sometimes our local favorite restaurant is counter only, and there are surprisingly few options for just the right yakitori restaurant that we can easily go to from home. My wife found a delicious-looking yakitori restaurant with seating in a town two stops from the nearest station...

[Blog/Simmered Mist] In the backstreets of the backstreets! Kumamoto's "Dairoku" - stewed rice shochu

It's night in Kumamoto. I didn't have a particular restaurant in mind for the night, so I spent 20 minutes scouting locations, relying on my own "harunabi" (smartphone navigation). I decided on this restaurant, with its entrance in a back alley and the aura of a prestigious establishment. Dairoku, founded in 1979, has been in business at its current location...

[Blog/syupo] Sendai's "Shichigoya" allows alcohol! A grilled fish restaurant in front of Sendai Station that has been popular for over 70 years

"Shichigoya" is a restaurant that specializes in grilled fish, which is rare nationwide. They do not serve sashimi or fried fish. They have a simple menu consisting of 10 types of grilled fish set meals and side dishes. They also serve alcohol and beer, so you can enjoy drinking in the restaurant. syupo

Blog/Nikkomi-Misto] Hit the jackpot after being rejected by his true love! Sakatsubo, a famous bar in Akihabara

Once you come across a good restaurant, you tend to go to that restaurant all the time! Such is the case with Tawaraya in Akihabara. When I opened the door, I was told that the restaurant was full. I went to "Sakatsubo" which I had bookmarked for such occasions. Akiba...

[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Excellent stability! Shinozaki's "Obayashi" offers the ideal U-shaped counter for drinking on land, sea and air!

It's a 20-minute walk from Shinozaki Station. In the summer, it's a sweaty journey, but in the winter, it's no problem. The journey itself is exciting, and there's a famous bar in Shinozaki that's worth the 20-minute walk. Once you arrive at Shimoshinozaki, you'll find izakayas, snack bars, and...

The best beer condition is getting away from me!

First serialized in "Manga Goraku" in 1994, the latest 56 volumes are now on sale!　The long-running gourmet manga "Sake no Hosomichi" by Laswell Hosoki has sold a total of 8 million copies. The main character, Iwama Sotatsu, a businessman in charge of sales at a certain company, looks forward to drinking alone on his way home from work and...

[Blog/syupo] Asakusa's "Daikokuya Tempura" is a famous tempura restaurant in Tokyo, founded by a Kyoto nobleman and samurai.

This is a long-established, world-famous tempura bowl restaurant that has long queues. It has the image of being popular with tourists, but in fact it has quite a lot of fans among locals, and some customers buy tempura balls to take home after their meal.

[Blog/Bar Talk] What's the Difference? A Bar Writer Discusses the Bar Scene in Kanto and Kansai [Part 2]

Though the drinking scene in Kanto and Kansai may seem similar, it's actually quite different, from the drinks, snacks, store layouts, and even the characteristics of their customers. Suzuki Nao, a native of Kanto but resident of Kansai, and Parikko, his partner in the unit "Sake no Ana," which explores the possibilities of alcohol, discuss the situation and share their own experiences...

Blog/syupo] Hakata "Kuriya Brewery": If you plunge in with courage, you will be welcomed like a friend you have known for ten years.

A rare strong-style corner bar in the Hakata Station area. The place is bustling with people from the neighborhood from noon. The mood is like a condensed version of the thick of Fukuoka, with people of all ages and occupations. Naturally, it is very hard for first-timers to get in, but once inside, the regulars are super welcoming mo...

Blog/Nikkomi-Misto] A short break with imo-jochu (sweet potato shochu) and nikkomi at Futoshi, a convenience store corner shop in Kagoshima

Nankotsu," a local stew of Kagoshima, is made by simmering pork cartilage until tender. It is a local delicacy that is also made at home. The cartilage is simmered and then coarsely simmered with brown sugar, soybean paste, and shochu (distilled spirit). ...

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