I arrived in Tsu, the prefectural capital of Mie Prefecture, aboard the Kintetsu Urban Liner Limited Express. Tsu is synonymous with eel. It's known as the "eel town," and it once had the highest number of eel restaurants and consumption per capita in Japan. This time, I visited "Unagidokoro," a beloved restaurant among locals in this city where eel dishes are a common sight...

Located in Taishido Chuo-gai, a seven-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station, we introduce Udagawa Suisuijo ebian, a standing bar serving fried food and drinks that has taken over the signboard of Tensei, a delicatessen that has been in business for over 50 years. Enjoy freshly fried croquettes and minced meat cutlets while casually enjoying a drink in the bustling shopping district. A Showa-era...

Tateishi, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, is a mecca for drinkers. Long-time Tateishi resident Norihito Fujiwara and Kiwako Kurashima, editor-in-chief of "Koten Sakaba," discuss the town's changing bars as they undergo redevelopment. Over drinks, they discuss the past and present of Tateishi's bars.