When you come to Japan, be sure to try it. “KIPPOSHI.”

Even I, as a Japanese person, rarely see blue ramen. The store was previously located in Shibuya, but it has since moved to the Hamamatsucho area of Tokyo. Besides blue ramen with sea bream, scallops, and ginger, there are colorful ramen dishes in various flavors. The restaurant isn’t very spacious, seating only about five or … Read more

Be sure to try miso ramen in Hokkaido and Nagano. It’s a mild ramen that isn’t greasy, among the ramen that Japanese people are proud of.

True Nagano natives don’t call it Nagano; they call it Shinshu. This is an old custom from people long ago, stemming from historical integration. Miso Ramen Houshin Nagano Prefecture is famous for its miso. Many mountainous regions specialize in products that skillfully utilize koji. The traditional construction of an old folk house. It has character. … Read more

A relatively light Jiro-style ramen in Ueno. However, while light, the noodle portion is Jiro-style.”FUJIN NO BUTA”

Everyone’s favorite Jiro-style ramen. This time I went to “Fūjin no Buta.” It’s a shop standing all by itself just a few minutes’ walk from Ueno Station. Jiro-kei Ramen “FUJIN NO BUTA” Even Japanese people would consider ¥900 for this amount quite cheap.Jiro-style ramen is so addictive that just seeing this photo makes my mouth … Read more

A staple “Iekei ramen” shop in Tokyo. Adjust your condition to the ramen.

The taste is on the salty side, but it’s the ultimate reward after working up a sweat.If you’re Japanese and love ramen, my recommendations are spot-on. Born and raised in Tokyo, I’m recommending the real deal—standard ramen. In other words, world-class. This shop is a typical ramen restaurant, yet it’s already clear they make beautiful … Read more

I learned that wagyu beef and sake go surprisingly well together.

Today, too, I am drinking sake by myself. As usual, I’m drinking sake that I’m interested in. It’s been one year. Thank you very much for those who have been watching this site from the beginning. I feel that the sake season has finally started when the autumn hiyaoroshi (autumn harvest) is released. Sake liquor … Read more

Special menu only at Ueno branch. Misakikou

In Japan, sushi is cheap and easy to find anywhere.Today I visited a place where you can get this unique sushi for $1. So far, I have been to “Kura-zushi“, “Sushiro“, and other famous conveyor belt sushi restaurants all over Japan. This time, I visited a famous local restaurant. Although it claims to be a … Read more