Eating Tokyo: Isari Juuhachiban (漁十八番)

This is not directly related to Go, but many Go players want to visit Tokyo, and food is a good part of the experience. Isari Juuhachiban (漁十八番, literally “Catch No. 18”) is an izakaya specializing in fish. It is in a side street near the “Shibuya 109” department store; see Google Maps. The restaurant gets …

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Eating Tokyo: Torikizoku (鳥貴族)

This is not directly related to Go, but many Go players want to visit Tokyo, and food is a good part of the experience. Torikizoku, or “Toriki” for short, is an izakaya chain specializing in yakitori (skewers). Every item is just ¥328; you order from a tablet. Torikizoku has a busy and lively atmosphere. The …

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