Local stew

Mizutani, Gifu Located in Gifu, the hottest prefecture in Japan, Mizutani is a pub that will keep bar lovers hot. Open from 2 p.m., this renowned bar, established over 70 years ago, is a representative of Gifu, attracting not only Gifu drinkers but bar lovers from all over the country. Mizutani, Gifu...

Kaiyo Shokudo, a set meal restaurant that's hard to incorporate into your travel plans without a car, is a 15-minute walk south from Akamine Station, one stop from Naha Airport. We arrived there in perfect conditions, enjoying a pleasant stroll on a crisp, clear day before the rainy season. Kaiyo Shokudo in Tomigusuku City...

It's night in Kumamoto. I didn't have a particular restaurant in mind for the night, so I spent 20 minutes scouting locations, relying on my own "harunabi" (smartphone navigation). I decided on this restaurant, with its entrance in a back alley and the aura of a prestigious establishment. Dairoku, founded in 1979, has been in business at its current location...

Kagoshima's Meizanbori When you think of downtown Kagoshima, Tenmonkan is the first place that comes to mind, but there is also an interesting streetscape in front of the city hall, just a 15-minute walk from Tenmonkan. Meizanbori is made up of several old-fashioned alleys...

Sasamoto, a famous skewered stew restaurant Sasamoto is indispensable when talking about stew in Tokyo, and is located in Shinjuku Memori Yokocho and Ginza. There are three so-called "Sasamoto-style" restaurants in Tokyo that were opened by people who were trained there. The most important feature of Sasamoto's restaurants is that they are ...

Dote no Shinagawa Ten minutes south of Minato-san on Nagoya's favorite walking course, the "Toei Line" line. In the middle of a dark and quiet residential area, "Shinagawa" with its brightly lit lanterns and people hanging out standing around drinking appears out of nowhere. Hmmm..! Uncles...

A famous stew restaurant reopens after an eight-month hiatus. "Osakaya seems to be reopening today," I heard from my drinking buddy, Mr. Taniguchi, the owner of Sasa Taniguchiya, a venerable bar in the "Sasamoto" style of skewered stew in Tokyo. Founded in 1924, this year marks its 100th anniversary...

Akita "Miyoshi" Located in Kawabata, Akita, this quietly located restaurant in a back alley is called "Miyoshi" because it means "beautiful taste"...or rather, it's "delicious" read backwards. Its appearance is irresistible for any drinker, and once you step through the noren curtain, an even more spectacular view awaits. Let's head to the spectacular view...

When I visit the countryside, the first thing I do is make a reservation at my favorite restaurant without being lazy. I'm the type of person who doesn't make reservations and just goes with the flow, so I've ended up crying countless times without making a reservation. Not being able to get in because of a temporary closure is a big blow, but not being able to get in because the restaurant is fully booked is 100% worse...

Omura City's "Torichiyo" Located in Omura City, just a stone's throw from Nagasaki Airport, floating like Pocari Sweat in Omura Bay, is Toriichiyo, a large bar established in 1977 near Omura Station. I called before opening time and was shocked to find they were fully booked... What?! Today was my only chance to stay in Omura, so I was in awe...

Chiba's local stews: doteyaki, nakamashijiru, otaguri, dengaku... There are "local stews" all over Japan, each deeply connected to the history of its region, with ingredients, seasonings, and other culinary cultures thrown into one big pot and simmered for many years.

Goat (Goat) Cuisine Sakae Just off Kokusai-dori, Naha's main street, on Ryugu-dori. The aura-filled long-established two-tops of "Kozakura" and "Sakae" stand side by side, silently watching over the "food stall village" across the street where tourists gather. Such is the style of the grand masters...

10 Best Stew Set Meals from Around Japan: The cool weather has arrived, and stews are delicious. So, if you're looking for a satisfying lunch or dinner, we've rounded up 10 restaurants from around Japan that serve stews. Tamaya Shokudo in Fuchu City...

When you go to a trade show for business or pleasure, you often have trouble finding a pub on your way home. Big Sight, Makuhari Messe, and Pacifico Yokohama are all by the sea, and there are no public bars to be found in the area. When you take a train on the way home from such a big exhibition...

Fukuroi, the melon town. Fukuroi City in Shizuoka Prefecture is a producer of high-quality melons, and even the famous "Sembikiya" restaurant uses melons from Fukuroi. Fukuroi is a world-famous producer of high-quality melons, so much so that former British Prime Minister Thatcher praised it highly. What's more, Fukuroi residents often season their melons with Hennessy...

High-quality stew made with only offal. Summer is in full swing! We're introducing a stew that's sure to please your body as the hot weather continues and you start to feel a bit fatigued! There are many different types of offal stews, and depending on the restaurant, they may contain other ingredients besides offal, such as tofu, konjac, or root vegetables (daikon radish, carrot, burdock), and the seasonings vary.

In Iida and Ina cities in southern Nagano Prefecture, there is a local dish called "Otaguri," which is stewed horse innards. It is a clean stew containing absolutely no impurities other than horse intestines. As a horse racing fan, I was reluctant to eat horse innards, but...