Kasai "Genji" When you walk north along Kannana from Kasai Station on the Tozai Line, you can't help but notice a tent with the name "Genji" written in huge letters on the eaves of the roof. The name "Genji" and the appearance of the restaurant indicate that it has been in business for many years. This must be a good izakaya. The ca...

Part 2 of the Kansai series on bars and life. My first bar-hopping trip in several years was to Kyoto and Osaka. On my first day in Kyoto, I visited Matsuo Taisha Shrine, a place I'd always wanted to visit, enjoyed the long-awaited Kotogase Chaya, and then took the Keifuku Electric Railroad Arashiyama Main Line to Nishioji-Sanjo Station. Tucked away in a residential area, I found a small corner bar...

Tairyo Yamachan is located 100 meters from the quay of Yaizu Inner Port, where you can hear the sound of the waves. Established about half a century ago, this long-established restaurant is bustling with local residents and people involved in the port and fishing industry. With generous portions and reasonable prices, it's also popular with tourists on weekends. Even during lunch hours, you can order individual appetizers...

Akasaka "Tsukon" Hoppy Beverage, the maker of Hoppy, a drinker's ally, is located in Akasaka. A Hoppy employee once told me about a place in Akasaka where you can enjoy delicious Hoppy, so I decided to come and visit. The shop opened two and a half years ago in 2022...