Turning onto Futamata Street from Yanagi Street and heading towards Motohama, you'll see the sign for "Kappo Shinhama." Founded in the early Meiji era as "Shinhama Fish Shop," the current owner, Mitsuhiro Nagatani, is the fourth generation, and the restaurant is beloved by its regulars and bustling with customers day and night. The interior offers a view of the kitchen...
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Located in Mikatahara-cho, on the street from Hamamatsu Kita Post Office, heading towards Hamamatsu Technical High School, behind the 7-Eleven across from the TSUTAYA video rental store, is the hidden gem of a kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) restaurant, "Kushiichi." The owner, Shigeru Oishi, previously trained in Osaka, the home of kushikatsu...
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On June 16, 2013, "BAR RUOKA" opened a new bar a little north of the Super Piago along Himekaido Street. When I saw the name, I thought it was a casual bar you could easily drop into, but the awning below the sign featured Vietnamese, Thai, and...
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Heading from Hamamatsu Station, take the left turn at the street just before the Azukimochi T-junction along Sumiyoshi Kaido towards the West Interchange. You'll spot "Salakham Isaan," a Thai and Laotian restaurant with a striking yellow sign and red lettering, exuding an exotic atmosphere. The owner used to teach at a cooking school in Laos...
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Izakaya Donraku, which relocated and reopened on August 26, 2012, from its previous location in Sachi along Himekaido to Aoihigashi, is a restaurant I had heard rumors of being very popular and bustling with regulars every night, even in its previous location. I visited once and was left with a very positive impression...
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Located a 2-minute walk east from the "Hokusei Junior High School" bus stop on the Enshu Railway Bus line in Hatsuse-cho, "Indian & Nepalese Curry Handy" is a restaurant where chefs from India and Nepal showcase their skills to serve authentic curry. This restaurant is located in the former location of "Kamana"...
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Located on the 2nd floor of the FOOD Subaru Building, just a few minutes' walk from Act City and close to Hamamatsu Station, "Shun no Ryori Ouchi" is a restaurant whose owner's motto is "freshly prepared dishes using seasonal ingredients." They serve authentic cuisine without any inedible decorations...
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I was invited by Mr. Daisaburo Ogawa, affectionately known as "Dai-chan," the manager of the Hamana Lake Royal Hotel, a hotel situated on the shores of Lake Hamana, to experience "takiya fishing," a summer tradition of Lake Hamana! Takiya fishing is unique to Lake Hamana and involves using two tools: a harpoon and a small net...
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The Hamana Lake Royal Hotel, located on the shores of Lake Hamana, has introduced a new plan that allows you to easily enjoy a day trip to the hot springs. This plan includes access to their private hot spring, "Yuto Onsen," a choice of Japanese, Western, or Chinese cuisine, and a room for relaxation. Here's a look...
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●Seiji Tada (Alto Sax, Soprano Sax & Flute) Born in Kagawa Prefecture in 1960. After graduating from university, he took a job but couldn't give up his passion for jazz, so he moved to Tokyo in 1988. In 1992, he released the CD "The Blu...
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Located on the 4th floor of the Nuiya Building in Sakana-machi, the wine and dining restaurant "Abend" takes its name from the German word for "free time" after work. The name reflects their desire to "provide a place where people can truly enjoy wine." (Japanese dining...).
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Located on a back street behind the Richmond Hotel in Motoshiro-cho, "Wa Dining Sakura" welcomes you with a relaxing atmosphere surrounded by the warmth of wood. A must-try here is the dishes made with fresh horse meat (sakura meat) from Kumamoto. The meat is sourced every morning...
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