Both Fukuoka and Tokyo have seen an increase in crowds on weekend nights.
The other Saturday, I finished a business meeting with a customer.
I went to Ueno to buy new tools,
I had time until dinner, so I went to Shinjuku.
There's a restaurant I've always wanted to go to, and I called several times to make a reservation, but no one answered.
It doesn't seem like you can make reservations online, so I decided to kill time at Isetan until business hours approached.
Both now and in the past, when you think of Shinjuku, you often go to Isetan.
After Barneys New York disappeared, wouldn't it be almost the strongest in Shinjuku?
When I lived in Shinjuku, I would wait until my wife finished work to look at new clothes.
When we're on vacation together, we go to the underground mall to buy side dishes, etc.
I think this is the best department store where you can experience the latest things.
Due to the location of Shinjuku, there is a very noticeable difference in the customer base during the day and in the evening.
During the day, there are many families, young people, and tourists.
From around the evening, a man accompanying a cabaret club lady,
Since Kabukicho is also nearby, the number of older host families is increasing.
Speaking of hosts, flashy and exaggerated hairstyles are a thing of the past.
Now, she has a good figure like a model, her face is beautiful, and she is extremely fashionable.
It makes sense that there are women who are obsessed with hosts.
Even if you are young, a large wad of bills will come out of your bag when paying.
The accompanying old man? The children have so many shopping bags that they can't hold them in both hands.
There were similar people about 20 years ago, and they are still the same today.
At the same time, I begin to doubt whether the world is really in a recession.
In the city of Shinjuku, age, gender, educational background, nationality, and skin color don't matter.
I think it's a city where everyone has a chance to rise.
After people-watching, I called the restaurant I was looking for and it was fully booked.
I walked to another suggested restaurant, but it was full.
When I arrived at Shinjuku, I completely became a dinner refugee.
Of course, you don't have to choose a store,
Nothing is good until I come to Tokyo.
The next option is Nihonbashi Hamacho, which is next to Ningyocho, where we will be staying.
Last time, when I called the eel restaurant that was temporarily closed, it was sold out of all reservations.
It's like a refugee right away,
My second choice, the extremely popular Fujiya Main Store, was miraculously empty.
I ordered the menu that was introduced on the TV program ``Ad Street Heaven''.
I don't really understand what it is (lol)
An unusual menu called "Squid Ink Cream Croquette".
I was so intrigued by this that I chose this shop.
Croquettes with a nice scent of squid ink.
This is not ice cream but chicken liver paste.
This is also a very delicious dish that goes well with wine.
I also had tripe and potato salad, and they were all delicious.
I'll probably go to this store for the rest of my life (lol)
Nihonbashi Hamacho is next to Ningyocho and close to Ryogoku.
Even though it's surrounded by tourist spots, there aren't many people, but the popular stores are crowded.
But most of them are local areas frequented by locals.
When you think of Tokyo, you have a strong image of crowded places like Shinjuku and Ginza.
I feel like I can't go where I want to go unless I decide on a schedule in advance.
To be honest, places with a lot of people are scary.
This is an area I would recommend to anyone who would like to have a leisurely meal.
However, it is better to make advance reservations and ask about the business status of the restaurants you want to visit.
There are a lot of independent shops in the downtown area, so you might be surprised to find that the shops are closed.