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Here are 10 of the best shumai restaurants in Japan, including long-established bars and local Chinese restaurants that have been in business since the Showa era! Nayu Shiomi (Syupo) carefully selected these from among 10,000 restaurants she visited. Riding the shumai boom in recent years, up-and-coming new, popular shumai restaurants have been popping up all over Tokyo. Amidst this...

This time, we visited "Motsuyaki Taiji" in Oyamadai, Setagaya Ward. The owner, Taiji, is a self-proclaimed "motsuyaki pervert" and was a founding member of "Motsuyaki Den." Located in an upscale residential area, this bar exudes a unique, down-to-earth vibe, but the exquisite skewers, made with offal, are popular with local residents and...

In the second installment, we will walk through the deepest areas of Tokyo, Yamaya and Yoshiwara. Taito City, Nihonzutsumi, Kiyokawa, and Senzoku. This area has been attracting a lot of inbound tourists in recent years, and has become a unique area where the old-fashioned downtown atmosphere mingles with tourists from all over the world. In addition, this year, NH...

It was the 4th anniversary of the opening of "Tama-chan Channel"! So we celebrated with a toast at Nakanoen, which we had not been able to visit for a while. The comfortable atmosphere created by the soon-to-be 90-year-old couple and their expertly cut, exquisite meat made our chopsticks and sake go down a treat. Tama...

A drink after taking a bath. If you can enjoy a drink in a public bathhouse, you will have an exceptional time after bathing. This time we would like to introduce you to a drinking establishment directly operated by a public bathhouse, which is a rarity in Japan. Before the water gets cold, you can go straight for a beer without going outside the bathhouse. The main...

Sakura-tei is a Japanese restaurant in Nakano that Tama-chan uses for special occasions. It is an adult space away from the hustle and bustle of Nakano. It has been two years since Tama-chan's last appearance on Tama-chan Channel. What special things happened? Please enjoy! TAMA-CHANNEL

Is there no drinking establishment around Tokyo Station? The answer is no. There are tons of bars within and around the station, so you won't need an umbrella even on rainy days. The Yaesu exit in particular is a long-established entertainment district, dotted with long-established bars frequented by discerning regulars. This time, we'll introduce some great places to stay for those visiting Tokyo on business or vacation...

The east side of Tokyo is where many good old bars still remain. In this area, the unique, candy-colored, extract-infused chu-hi, known as the Shitamachi highball (shochu highball), or "ball," has long been drunk. The reason for this is a longing for Western liquors and an ingenious way to drink the continuously distilled shochu that was still in the process of development...

A year and a half ago, we visited Tsukinoya for the first time. The atmosphere and the food were great, so we have been going there for drinks whenever we finish filming for "Tama-chan Channel" in the area. This time, there are many dishes on the menu that I want to try, so I hope to "conquer all the menus someday"...

Fresh fish with the pride and determination of a professional! When you want to enjoy fresh fish at a reasonable price, you visit a fish market such as Toyosu Market, Yokohama Market, Funabashi Market, etc. But these days, they are all crowded. But these days, they are all crowded... In fact, there is a fish specialist close by...

Omurice, a dish originating in Japan, was created in 1900 as a staff meal at Rengatei, a restaurant in Tokyo's Ginza district. It can be found not only in Western restaurants, but also in Chinese restaurants, popular eateries, and even long-established bars. It's also popular as a side dish, with chicken rice seasoned with lard and fried over high heat, or as a side dish...