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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Just like last year, I was invited by Tetsuyoshi Ono of WINE BOUTIQUE PANIER to attend a members-only wine event (fee: 12,000 yen per person) hosted by WINE CLUB HAMAMATSU. The venue...
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