Quote: Nov. 1, Tue. 0:30 - 1:00 (UTC) etc. "Izakaya Pub Culture - The Heart of Japan" - "Tanuki-coji" alley - chacoal grill - masu-sake On this trip, our reporter Gow visits the izakaya bars of Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture, enjoying plenty of good sake wine and fresh seafood. As well as being given a hearty welcome from all the bar owners who are fun and friendly, she also enjoys herself talking to the other customers. Gow also experiences various izakaya customs including ways to drink Japanese sake wine. Sumibi-yaki Shiosai An izakaya bar in Miroku Yokocho. The rotating irori (fish griller) is an interesting invention of the shop owner. Address: Mikka-machi 25, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture Open hours: 17:30 to 25:00 Closed on Mondays URL: http://www.36yokocho.com/shop/onde1-3.php (Japanese only) Izakaya Okagesan A fun izakaya bar owned by two cheerful sisters. Known for the local Hachinohe cuisine of sembei-jiru and sembei pizza. Address: Takashokoji 1, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture Open hours: 17:30 to 23:00 Closed on Sundays and holiday Mondays Izakaya Yamaki Offers a rich selection of Japanese sake wine and home-style dishes using seasonal ingredients. Address: Naga-yokocho 18, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture Open hours: 18:30 to 23:00 Closed on Sundays and holidays Western bar Prince Address: Naga-yokocho 18 Rensa-gai, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture Open hours: 16:30 to 23:00 Always open Hachinohe City Gyosai Retail Market A locally loved market, offering fresh seafood at reasonable prices. Also with an eat-in corner, possible to eat the food bought here on the spot. Address: Minato Machikubo, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture Open hours: 03:00 to 12:00 Closed on Sundays and second Saturdays of the month URL: http://www.city.hachinohe.aomori.jp/index.cfm/10,4953,33,html (Japanese only) Guided Evening Tour of Yokocho Alleys A guided tour provided by the Hachinohe Tourist Convention Association, visiting the eight yokocho alleys of Hachinohe City. Takes about an hour from 7 pm. Also gives a history of the yokocho alleys and recommends izakaya bars. Costs 1000 yen per person, and reservation is required three days in advance. The guide speaks Japanese only. Contact: Hachinohe Tourist Convention Association 0178-41-1661 URL: http://blog.livedoor.jp/kanko\_info-hachinohe/archives/50526183.html (Japanese only) Kabushima Nesting place of the black-tailed gulls. Possible to watch the birds raise their families from March to early August. There is also a shrine. Address: Samemachi Same 56, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture URL: http://www.city.hachinohe.aomori.jp/kanko/nature/kabushima/kabushima1.html(Japanese only) Hachinohe Sake Brewery A sake brewery founded 235 years ago. Free tour available. Wine tasting costs 1000 yen. Address: Minato-machi Honmachi 9, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture URL: http://www.mutsu8000.com/ (Japanese only) Traveler: Gow (singer and actress) `<br></br>Dropped video frames<br></br><br></br> Found average frame timing of 32.66 ms<br></br><br></br> Line Duration (ms) Time window<br></br>No missing frames<br></br><br></br>Total frames: 50413<br></br>` **Thanks for the comments!**