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Tasteful Eateries
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Rock’n Roll RecordOkayama Hiruzen Highland -
Tenri Stamina RamenNara Tenri Yamanobenomichi -
YonokisobaHyogo Kannabe Highland -
SangatsuyaGifu Seiryu Satoyama Park -
Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki WarayaHiroshima Sera -
Okonomiyaki MieOkayama Tsuyama -
restaurant ITONAKAKyoto Amanohashidate -
ShokakuroTochigi Utsunomiya -
Miki ShokudoWakayama Kumano Kodo Susami -
SHINBASHI-TEIGifu Gujo -
Saika RamenNara Tenri Yamanobenomichi -
Kissa HappyHyogo Awaji Fukura -
Rest Inn Plaza ElmKagoshima Sakurajima -
Bungo UdonKumamoto Aso -
Cafe SevenKyoto Minamiyamashiro -
YamasenKyoto Amanohashidate -
KAYABE-DOOkayama Hiruzen Highland -
Kushimoto Shunsai OhashiWakayama Kushimoto -
IwakiHokkaido Naganuma -
Hida Beef Niku no KatayamaGifu Seiryu Satoyama Park -
Susami ShokudoWakayama Kumano Kodo Susami -
Awaji Tantei JimushoHyogo Awaji Higashiura -
Sweets Factory GarconTochigi Nikko -
Michi-no-Eki Shichiri-Mihama (Coffee Shop Noel)Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama -
SakaguchiHyogo Awaji Higashiura -
RaikyukenSaga Ureshino Onsen -
Yoshida KaraagetenKumamoto Aso -
CAFE seizanHokkaido Minamifurano -
Gujo Ikoi Cafe TomoyaGifu Gujo
Rock’n Roll Record
Okayama Hiruzen Highland
A BASE to Get Lost in the Music and Travel Back in Time
Fans of '50s and '60s vinyl will love this store! The pure, raw mono sound, unheard of in today's digital world, echoes throughout the store. The owner has designed the store to his own unique taste. It was a store where I felt like I was standing right in front of the artist playing the music.
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Tenri Stamina Ramen
Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi
A BASE Where You Can Taste the Comforting Ramen That Students Keep Coming Back for at the Street Stall
The comfort food of Nara, this ramen first graced the streets of Tenri City in 1980 through a food stall. Fondly known as "Ten-Sta" among students, its allure persists till this day, with the stall open well into the night. With a generous portion of stewed Chinese cabbage and a creamy, pork bone-based broth, it promises to be a meal of relaxation and rejuvenation. Pair it with Spam rice balls for a doubly satisfying culinary experience, warming both body and soul.
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horii miho
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Yonokisoba
Hyogo Kannabe Highland
A BASE to Delight in Fantastic Soba Noodles That Are Out of This World
Hand-kneaded juwari soba noodles made of 100% home-grown and milled buckwheat. The thin, delicate and irregularly shaped noodles have a pleasant aroma. The sweetness of the buckwheat fills the mouth as one chews, making for a blissful experience that extends till the broth is all finished. This is a place to delight in exquisite flavors.
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Mayumi
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Sangatsuya
Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
A BASE to Feel as if Traveling Back in Time to the Showa Era!
Sangatsuya is a Japanese canteen with the motto, "Win with the taste, win with the price and win with the serving size!" Customers are beguiled by the charming, retro atmosphere, reminiscent of the Showa era. The most popular menu item, is the "Pako," a crispy tempura of Japanese pork loin. Order the signature "Katsudon" and you'll enjoy the sight of shiny, perfectly cooked egg when you open the lid.
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Okonomiyaki & Teppanyaki Waraya
Hiroshima Sera
A BASE Where You Can Fully Savor Piping Hot Hiroshima Flavors That Won't Disappoint You
Personally, it was the most delicious okonomiyaki I've ever had. I would recommend the "Sera no Megumi-yaki" for 900 yen. The bright red tomatoes harvested in Sera, the aroma of perilla leaves, and the richness of the cheese are a perfect match for this okonomiyaki. It's a must-eat when you come to Sera. Aside from that, there are many other types of okonomiyaki and alcoholic drinks available here.
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Naoyuki Kubo
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Okonomiyaki Mie
Okayama Tsuyama
A BASE Where the Locals' Beloved Horumon Udon Will Stimulate Your Five Senses
This spot is located in a residential area, marked by its colorful sign that seems to suddenly appear from the rows of houses. It has a refined interior that creates a homey atmosphere. Here, you will get to witness the chef energetically cook the noodles right in front of you, with the aroma of the savory sauce and sizzling sounds filling the air. It will stimulate all your senses and whet your appetite, making it hard to wait for your order! The plump offal releases more and more flavor with every bite. This is a must-have dish when visiting Tsuyama, the town of beef. It's guaranteed to make you happy!
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Akira Onoue
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restaurant ITONAKA
Kyoto Amanohashidate
Wet Type? Dry Type? A BASE Where You Want to Pursue Your Preference
Curry yakisoba is the comfort food of Miyazu City. The yakisoba comes in a variety of unique styles, from the wet type with a lot of broth to the dry type with no broth, and the taste varies from restaurant to restaurant. The slightly wet type at Itonaka, an old-fashioned restaurant in the town, has spiciness inside a mild seasoning that you can't stop eating.
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Shokakuro
Tochigi Utsunomiya
A BASE Offering Mouthwatering Food That You Will Surely Want to Visit Again and Again Despite the Long Lines
This is a Chinese restaurant that is famous for its white and black dandan noodles. Its most popular dish is the white sesame dandan noodle soup that is extremely creamy and unbelievably smooth! This restaurant may have a simple, casual atmosphere, but what it lacks in ambience, it certainly makes up for in the taste of its dishes. Every dish is painstakingly prepared and is so delicious that you'll want to try everything on the menu. Once you visit, you'll want to come back again and again.
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Miki Shokudo
Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami
A BASE to Feel Like a Local
I chose this shop aiming for Susami's local specialty wild boar-pig hybrid dish. While the restaurant looked intimidating, the staff welcomed me kindly. The man-pleasing, hearty roasted meat rice bowl and udon with a flavorful broth were rich but refreshing. The restaurant's retro Showa-era ambiance made me feel at home.
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SHINBASHI-TEI
Gifu Gujo
A BASE to Enjoy Local Cuisine with a Quaint Ambiance
This is a place to enjoy charming local cuisine with the clear stream of Yoshida-gawa River flowing in front of you. The miso used in the signature dish, Hoba Miso Meal Set, is made in the basement, a tradition that has been passed down for more than 100 years. The sweet, miso-covered meat tastes so good you can eat several bowls of rice! No wonder the local community has loved this restaurant for so long.
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MIKI
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Saika Ramen
Nara Tenri Yamanobenomichi
A BASE to Indulge in the Original Spicy Tenri Ramen at an Iconic Food Stall
Founded in 1968 in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, this ramen shop started as a food stall. The original stall is still in business today, so I visited here for an authentic experience. Their soy sauce-based ramen, generously garnished with tender Chinese cabbage and fiery "ra-jang" (hot sauce), stands as a quintessential comfort food for Nara's residents, providing them with the vigor to tackle the day ahead.
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horii miho
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Kissa Happy
Hyogo Awaji Fukura
Travel Back in Time to the Showa Era. A BASE to Unwind in a Vintage-Themed Cafe
The shopkeeper's doorbell greets you as you open the door. Stained glass, antique oil lamps, melon soda floats, egg salad sandwiches... the vintage Showa-era decor is somehow nostalgic and cozy. I sat where an actress from times past once did and let my mind wander. You may run into regulars who have been coming here for decades—to the place they feel they belong.
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yuko watanabe
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Rest Inn Plaza Elm
Kagoshima Sakurajima
A BASE to Go When You Want to be Healed by the Sweetness of Fluffy Shaved Ice and Condensed Milk
A restaurant that has been in business for 54 years. It has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere. Here, you can eat Kagoshima's specialty "Shirokuma," a large bowl of fluffy shaved ice with plenty of condensed milk and seasonal fruits. Their version is a little creamier than the other restaurants because it has ice cream inside! Its gentle sweetness soaks into your body. They also have "Kurokuma" with condensed milk and chocolate.
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Ryotaro Takeshima
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Bungo Udon
Kumamoto Aso
A BASE That Will Pull at the Heart-Strings of Train Lovers, with Tantalizing Views of Trains Passing by
Bungo Udon noodles are topped with a large prawn tempura, Wakame seaweed, meat, Tororo kelp, and deep-fried tofu! The homemade broth has a comforting flavor. A unique feature of this restaurant is its location next to a railway. A view of trains passing outside captures the heart!
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Ryotaro Takeshima
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Cafe Seven
Kyoto Minamiyamashiro
A BASE Where Car Enthusiasts Congregate and Make You Feel Like You're at a Car Expo
Car enthusiasts from all over the country gather at this café. When I visited, there were many vintage cars I'd never seen before parked outside. Meanwhile, the inside of the café was filled with automotive goods like miniature cars and stickers! As I watched the cars come one after another, I really felt I was at an auto show. It was a wonderful place for car lovers to chat over drinks.
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Yamasen
Kyoto Amanohashidate
A BASE Where You Can Pamper Yourself by Eating a Seafood Bowl for Breakfast
A restaurant directly operated by a fresh fish wholesaler in a retro alley. The fish they serve is so fresh that you may want to ask, "Have you just caught it?" I usually would order the boiled or grilled fish set meal for breakfast. But I spoiled myself and had a seafood bowl in the morning since I thought, "I'm on a vacation, so why not?"
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KAYABE-DO
Okayama Hiruzen Highland
A BASE to Experience the Warmth of a Kominka
Fluffy, moist and exquisite pancakes are served in a shop that has the comfort and nostalgic feel of a Kominka, a traditional Japanese folk house! Unsurprisingly, there are many regulars who return for the warm personality of the owner, the cozy atmosphere and the wonderful food. I definitely want to come here again.
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Kushimoto Shunsai Ohashi
Wakayama Kushimoto
A BASE Fresh Seafood and Warm Hospitality Enhances the Drinks
The owner, whose passion for fishing led him to move to this area, prepares a variety of dishes. The owner goes around the fishing port and fish markets every day to procure fresh fish, so the menu changes daily. There are dishes made with rare fish, such as plum red sea bream, and when asked, "What is it?" the owner will explain in detail.
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Iwaki
Hokkaido Naganuma
A BASE to Go to Savor Food with Huge Portions
The town’s eye-catching "Akaji-don (deficit bowl)" sign. The Akaji-don, with five approx. 20-cm-long shrimp tempura overflowing from the dish lives up to its name with huge portions! The bowl not only looks authentic, but it also has the authentic taste of a catering restaurant. The hospitality of the owner who sends you off after paying made me want to come again.
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kenji & Akari
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Hida Beef Niku no Katayama
Gifu Seiryu Satoyama Park
Yummy and Juicy Round Menchi (Ground Meat Cutlet)! A BASE Loved by Both the Locals and Tourists
A very popular butcher frequented by locals even on weekdays! Some buy meat and deli foods. Some send Hida Beef to their friends and family. Its best-seller is the hearty, fist-sized Maru Menchi ball! The juice that seeps out of the crispy fried batter will put a smile on your face.
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Susami Shokudo
Wakayama Kumano Kodo Susami
A BASE with a Kind Atmosphere Made by the Female Manager that Feels Like You've Been There Before
I felt relaxed when the kind manager welcomed me. I had the specialty Pacific saury sushi handmade by the proprietress. Since it was a chilly rainy day, the miso soup warmed my heart, reminding me of my mom's food. It was my first time eating Pacific saury pressed sushi. The vinegar rice was seasoned well, relieving my fatigue from visiting an unknown land.
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Awaji Tantei Jimusho
Hyogo Awaji Higashiura
A BASE Where You Can Cheer Yourself up with Delicious Coffee in the Morning
This is a coffee shop named "Tantei Jimusho (Detective Agency)." The hot sandwiches are called "Harikomi (stakeout) Sandwiches!" You will feel as if you were a detective. The coffee is very aromatic because the beans are ground and hand-dripped after ordering. The retro cafe has many Japanese killifish and has an attractive atmosphere!
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Sweets Factory Garcon
Tochigi Nikko
Authentic Cakes and Cocktails, a Perfect Match? A BASE to Gather with Locals
This is a cute cake shop run by a married couple. The patissier, a former bartender, makes addicting homemade sangria using orange and apple peels from cake making. The market, held five times a year, gathers popular local stores, including French cuisine Girouette and Echan Shokudo, serving offal stew, providing a lively holiday experience.
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Michi-no-Eki Shichiri-Mihama (Coffee Shop Noel)
Mie Kumano Kodo Mihama
A BASE Where Locals Can Relax and Feel at Home
I enjoyed a Napolitan spaghetti (Japanese-style spaghetti with ketchup-based sauce), ham egg sandwich, and coffee. The large portions fill you up. It's a cozy coffee shop that serves as a local gathering place, perfect for a lunch break. The owner has been running the shop for over 30 years, adding a sense of history.
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Naoyuki Kubo
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Sakaguchi
Hyogo Awaji Higashiura
A BASE Where You Can Enjoy Seafood Unique to Awaji Island
The owner of this restaurant is also an owner of a fish shop. This is why the owner knows very well about fish and serves fish he catches on his morning fishing trips. Every dish is exquisite because he serves freshly caught fish in the best condition! The sea eel tempura, in particular, has no unique odor, and its meat is so plump and delicious that I ate two servings. The conversation I had with the restaurant staff was very delightful!
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Raikyuken
Saga Ureshino Onsen
A BASE to Feel Cozy with the Same Old Taste from the Past
About a 20-minute drive from Ureshino-Onsen Station, Raikyuken is a popular restaurant known to everyone in town when asked about it. The creamy tonkotsu (pork bones) soup has a satisfying taste. The ramen is recommended to eat with a raw egg! Their oden is offered at 100 yen each, allowing you to eat as much as you like, which is also a good point. I felt recharged with the taste that has been loved by the locals for a long time.
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Yoshida Karaageten
Kumamoto Aso
A BASE to Feel Like a Local and Warm Your Heart with Freshly-Fried Food Made with Love
Yoshida Karaageten is a takeout-only shop selling freshly fried chicken that is both juicy and crispy, large eggplant tempura, sweet potato tempura and more. The retro shop interior and flavors reminiscent of times past are comforting. The sweet potato tempura with its crispy batter and sweet filling is exceptionally good and can be enjoyed like dessert.
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Ryotaro Takeshima
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CAFE seizan
Hokkaido Minamifurano
A BASE When You Want to Bite into the Blessings of Nature
The cafe's exterior was magnificent, resembling a log cabin, and it reminded me of Christmas when I went there on a chilly day. I was excited even before entering. Of the ten pizzas available each day, their recommendations are the Genovese pizza and the Quattro Formaggi pizza! It was so delicious that I ate a whole pizza without hesitation! It was lovely dining here as the owner and his wife were so charming.
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Gujo Ikoi Cafe Tomoya
Gifu Gujo
A Cozy BASE to Enjoy Cute and Popular Desserts Loved by Locals
Enjoy taiyaki with soft serve all in one. What a dream combo! I picked the red bean paste filling for the taiyaki and topped it with soft serve ice cream. It is crispy on the outside and goes great with the soft serve! To top it off, the heart-shaped monaka (traditional Japanese thin crispy wafers made from mochi) give it a cute look. It is the perfect way to get a sugar fix for an exhausted body after a long day of walking. This warm and cozy restaurant, a local favorite, also offers Obanzai lunch on select days of the week.
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One of the joys of traveling is finding new things of interest!
One of the joys of traveling is finding new things of interest!