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[Blog/syupo] Minowa's "Second Generation Yakiniku Morichan" - Shocking Huge Meat Hunks! Toast with the Legendary Daegu Tang and Exquisite Salted Skirt Steak

A legendary yakiniku restaurant near Arakawa Ward Office that has been beloved for 42 years is back as the "second generation"! Yakiniku Morichan is legendary for its huge chunks of meat in its one-of-a-kind tteokguk soup. From back alleys to main streets, from smoky places to smokeless roasters. Even if you have to get off the Hibiya Line to come and eat...
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[Sake Snacks] Deadline for applications for "2026 Miss SAKE," an ambassador who promotes the appeal of sake, has been extended

Miss SAKE, a general incorporated association, has announced that it has extended the application deadline for the 2026 Miss SAKE contest, which selects an ambassador to promote the appeal of sake, a traditional Japanese culture, both domestically and internationally, until January 15, 2026, in response to the overwhelming number of applications. Last year's Miss SAKE contest in Osaka...
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[Apparel] Akabane "Marumasuya" merchandise released by NMBE PRODUCT

NMBE PRODUCT will be releasing apparel merchandise from "Koi and Unagi no Marumasuya Main Branch," a long-established bar representing Akabane. The caps are already sold out. The T-shirts and long-sleeved T-shirts are made to order. Pre-order here: ba...
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[Closed] "Yosaburo Sushi" in Fuchu closes

Fuchu "Yosaburo Sushi" Located south of Fuchu Station, near the Miyanishi Kokusai-dori shopping arcade, Yosaburo Sushi, a local sushi restaurant where you could enjoy sushi starting at 50 yen per piece, closed last year. Thank you for your hard work over the past 30 years. Facebook sushi436 MAP Yosaburo Sushi...
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[Blog/Parikko] "Golden Atka Mackerel (Boiled)" from Ueno's "Uokusa"

This standing bar is located in the heart of Japan's most famous shopping street, a highly competitive area. Enjoy fresh fish and sake at a price you wouldn't expect given its location, and it's a miraculous establishment. I visited it for the first time in a while, and it was so good I couldn't resist sharing it with you. Read more...
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[Limited Quantity] Takara "Shochu Highball" <Ehime Iyokan> Limited quantity release on Tuesday, January 20th

Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd. will release a limited-edition Takara Shochu Highball <Ehime Iyokan> nationwide on Tuesday, January 20th. <Ehime Iyokan> pairs well with the dry taste of Takara Shochu Highball, and is a limited-edition flavor from the popular Japanese citrus series.
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[Campaign] Yuming & Bucky Signed Glass Giveaway CP

We're running a campaign in conjunction with the Sapporo Beer Black Label TV commercial "Adult Elevator," featuring messages from Satoshi Tsumabuki and Yumi Matsutoya. The campaign runs from midnight on Monday, January 5, 2026, to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Prizes include:
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[Closed] Nishikasai "Unagi Shinanoya" closes

Nishikasai's "Unagi Shinanoya" The famous eel restaurant "Unagi Shinanoya," located along Kasaibashi-dori in Nishikasai, closed last year. A sign on the shutter reads, "We're retiring. Thank you for your long service." Thank you for your hard work over the years.
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[Blog/syupo] Sip on "Drunken Crab" at Shibuya's "Reikyou" in winter at Hyakkendana! This 70-year-old Taiwanese restaurant offers a wide selection of delicious dishes.

Shibuya is undergoing a once-in-a-century redevelopment project, changing its landscape. However, if you walk up Dogenzaka and turn down an alleyway near the entrance to Hyakkendana, you'll find a red brick building that has remained unchanged since the 1960s. This is the famous Taiwanese restaurant, "Reikyou." Step inside and...
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[Media] Yushima "Shinsuke" and Uguisudani "Kagiya". Kazuhiko Ota's Wandering Journey New Year's Special of the Top 100 Izakayas - Missed Broadcast

Scheduled to end on Sunday, January 11th at 9:29 PM on TVer. [Broadcast every Sunday from 9 PM on BS11 (Eleven)] A special edition to celebrate the New Year. We welcome Takuzo Kadono and Yoshimasa Kondo, who are also drinking buddies in Kyoto...
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[Redevelopment] Kannai Station North Exit Redevelopment | Long-established restaurant "Tenkichi" to move to Isezakicho, "Rikuan" also hopes to relocate

With the large-scale redevelopment underway in front of Kannai Station in Yokohama, the cityscape is about to undergo major changes. Following the closure of the commercial facility "Celte" at the end of last year, two long-established stores located within the redevelopment area are also about to close their doors. The family home of Southern All Stars' Hara Yuko...
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[Closed] Nara's famous restaurant "Izumi" closed at the end of last year

Nara's "Country Cuisine Izumi" Located in Genrin-incho, Naramachi, the long-established bar famous for its abalone intestine soup, "Country Cuisine Izumi," closed at the end of December. Thank you for your hard work after more than half a century of business. X @inosennn ...
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[Blog/syupo] Naoetsu's "Naoezuan" - Drink local sake near the station! Toast with local fish "Megisu Tempura" and Nohtaka sake

Naoetsu Station is the birthplace of Niigata Prefecture's railways. This station is home to a famous restaurant worth stopping by during your trip. Naoetsuan is run by Hotel Heimat, a renowned ekiben (station bento) maker. Here, you can enjoy tempura made with the rare local fish, Megisu, paired with local sake, Notaka. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a train journey...
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[Information] Popular anime "Nohara Hiroshi's Lunch Style" sake "Golden Hiroshi" and "Silver Hiroshi" now on sale

"Golden Hiroshi" (a dry special pure rice sake) and "Silver Hiroshi," a refreshing liqueur with lime juice, were both released on December 25, 2025, inspired by the world of the "Crayon Shin-chan" spinoff TV anime "Nohara Hiroshi's Lunch Style."
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[Event] Talk show "Yoshida Rui's Talk and Sake Party 2026" to be held at Kure Hankyu Hotel

A Party to Enjoy Sake and Talks with Rui Yoshida 2026 The Kure Hankyu Hotel in Hiroshima will host a talk show event, "A Party to Enjoy Sake and Talks with Rui Yoshida 2026," featuring bar poet Rui Yoshida, who is well-known for his BS-TBS show "Rui Yoshida's Bar Wanderings," on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Jiyugaoka's General | Kaneda, a bar that will make you feel refreshed!

Kaneda in Jiyugaoka: Just outside the north exit of Jiyugaoka Station, you'll find a shopping street lined with charming shops, including the eel restaurants Hosakaya and Katoriya. Located in one corner of the street is Kaneda, a mainstay of the area. Surrounded by laminated ash wood, the shop features a wide selection of cool...
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[Information] No more struggling to open wine corks! "DIONYSOS Wine Opener" released

Life Expert Co., Ltd. launched a new wine corkscrew product, the DIONYSOS Wine Opener, in December 2025. This product is designed to accommodate a wide range of wines, from vintage wines to everyday table wines...
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[Blog/syupo] Motobu Town's "Izakaya Chura 12" is a 5-minute taxi ride from the resort. Enjoy Awamori coral reefs and soki at this local bar.

Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa is located in Motobu Town in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Its stunning location overlooks Ie Island, but one of the highlights of the trip is venturing out into town for dinner instead of staying at the hotel. It's only a five-minute taxi ride from the hotel. It's not a tourist spot...
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[Closed] Tokushima City's okonomiyaki and teppanyaki restaurant "New Hakuba" closes

Tokushima's "New Hakuba" The long-established okonomiyaki restaurant "New Hakuba" in Ichibancho, Tokushima City, closed its doors on Tuesday, December 30th of last year, after half a century of history. Thank you very much for your hard work over the years. X@TWatazawa MAP New Hakuba...
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[Relocation] Sapporo's long-established local Chinese restaurant "Hotei Main Branch" relocates due to aging

Sapporo's long-established local Chinese restaurant, Chinese Restaurant Hotei (Main Branch), will close its current location today, December 31, 2025, due to demolition caused by the building's aging. Since opening in April 1998, the restaurant has been loved by many regular customers for over 27 years.
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