Ichinoseki, the gateway to southern Iwate Prefecture, is served by the Tohoku Shinkansen. It's a city steeped in unique culture, with many music fans visiting the world-famous jazz cafe "Basie." Shochiku, a Japanese-style restaurant located in front of the station, is a long-established establishment that has witnessed the town's history. Its signature sauce curry, a favorite of Naga Rokusuke...

Shibamata is the temple town of Taishakuten Temple, the setting for the TV drama "Otoko wa Tsurai yo." This historic town is dotted with famous eel restaurants. This time, we'll be introducing Ebisu-ya, which was founded in 1783. Enjoy a drink on a holiday afternoon while immersing yourself in the food culture of river fish cuisine that has been nurtured along the Edogawa River. Such a stylish place...

Located close to Sangenjaya Station is the "Triangle Area," a maze of narrow alleys. In this area, which still retains a strong postwar atmosphere, is Nagasaki, a renowned Nagasaki Chinese restaurant that has been in business since 1976. This popular restaurant has captured the hearts of many, and its specialties are champon and shumai. This time, we'll be introducing this shumai...

When you think of what to eat at Toyosu Market, the first thing that comes to mind is sushi. But the interesting thing about the restaurants on the premises is that there's more to it than just sushi. There are many hidden gems that have satisfied the appetites of market workers wearing rubber boots and riding around on turrets. One of these is Fukusen, a long-established eel restaurant that opens at 6am...