Yamagata prefecture (Tohoku area)

Located in a back alley in Kasumicho, near Yamagata Station, Nakano is a restaurant serving handmade soba noodles and a la carte dishes. At night, the restaurant and izakaya lit by red lanterns attracts local regulars. Enjoy Akaboshi with their specialty potato stew, then finish off with a bowl of exquisite chicken soba noodles. We'll introduce you to a night at a bar that feels just like home, a place we encountered on our travels...

While Nanokamachi is famous for being the bustling area around Yamagata Station, the Kanamori Liquor Store we're introducing today is located on the opposite side, at the west exit. This area was once home to the Japan National Railways facilities, and is now marked by the landmark "Kasugai Central." Once you pass through this building, you can easily access the store without getting wet in the rain. It's a three-minute walk from Yamagata Station...