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Washinoya, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture

Next week, we're going to replace the wallpaper...

Yes.

Put down a new carpet...

And have this bed delivered at the beginning of next month.

Oh, this bed. I think the Queen Anne style would be good.

I'd like to make some suggestions.

What is the Queen Anne style like?

I think it would be good to have a uniform white color to match this bed.

Looks nice. She says she wants a classic Western-style room.

Oh, is that so?

Of course, I'll have my grandmother take a look at it and make a decision.

But please go in that direction.

So this is your Grandma's room?

I understand.

I heard from Takagi-san that you can introduce not only furniture, but miscellaneous goods as well.

If you decide on the furniture, I will make suggestions on items that match it.

If that's the case, I'd like to ask you to handle the miscellaneous goods as well.

Thank you.

Actually...

Welcome home, Grandma.

Hi, I'm back.

Welcome to our home.

Sorry to disturb you.

I'm asking Inogashira-san for the furniture this time.

It was my dream since I was little.

To have a nice Western-style room. So I hope you'll help us out.

Of course.

I got some persimmons from Nishida-san.

Let's cut them.

Thanks.

Continuing from our discussion earlier...

I want her to have the items as a present from me.

So, I may not be able to spend that much money.

If you tell me your budget, I'll try to make it within that range.

Thank you.

Do you live here too, Yoshikawa-san?

Yes, I moved here after my grandfather passed away two years ago.

My grandmother felt lonely living alone in such a big house.

Please have some.

Thank you.

I'm sorry if it's bitter.

Sorry.

Regardless of time or society...

INOGASHIRA GORO MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

When someone indulges in satisfying his hunger...

Yaho~ Now THIS is a meal!!

Rice, Udon, Mochi. An Unexpected Carbs Festival.

...he will become selfish and liberated for a moment.

Am I hungry and lacking composure?

There is no such thing as a fool who regrets eating a feast

Without being disturbed by anyone...

...to eat freely is an act of aloofness.

Looks good, tastes good in its actual size

This act is the best comfort given...

...equally to every man.

Yes yes, this is what I wanted to eat Solitary Dining

Long Live

WABI-SABI SUBS PRESENTS

K O D O K U N O G U R U M E

Episode 5: "Negi-Liver Stir-Fry and Chicken Skin Gyoza of Washinoya, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture"

SUBTITLES BY WABI-SABI SUBS

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

I had an image of Kashiwa as more urban.

But it's so tranquil.

The flow of time here is so relaxing.

Takeuchi-san

Takeuchi… Who was this again?

One Month Before

Hello, Inogashira speaking.

It's been a while.

I'm Takeuchi, you brought the car to me at the end of last year.

*New Year's Eve SP 2021 The Mini*! It has been a while.

Sorry for contacting you so suddenly.

Actually, I'm going to be posted overseas and I've decided to give up my car.

Okay...

So, I am looking for someone who will take good care of this car.

I was wondering if you are interested in it, so I contacted you.

Thank you for taking the trouble.

Is that so!

Then, would it be all right if we discuss the details?

I never thought that this thing I brought from Kyoto at the end of the year would become mine.

We went to many places*, didn't we?

The Botan Nabe (boar hotpot) of Tamba-Sasayama.

Matsuzaka's Toriyaki. Ise's...

Now that I remember it, I feel hungry.

Okay, let's find a shop.

Well, what shall I eat?

Let's try to go around here for now.

Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture... what's good here?

Is it fish, since it's by the water?

Roadside station huh… Hmm, I'll keep it in mind for now.

What? Am I lost?

Could this be...

IZUMI-TEI

Eatery IZUMI-TEI

This is...

Thanks for the meal!

We'll be back. Thanks!

I knew it's an eatery!

This shop curtain looks like all the umami has been wrung out of it.

It's the best sign, isn't it?

This is it.

Welcome! You can sit anywhere you like.

Here's your chicken wings.

Oh, excuse me.

Tha~nks.

Alright, yessirree!

It's aged and worn-out everywhere.

Here you go.

Where is the menu...

This is for the main dishes, right?

Wonton / Ramen / Wonton Noodles / Wakame Ramen / Tanmen / Moyashi Ramen / Miso Ramen

It's a parade of classic shokudo meals.

Negi-Liver...

Liver-Garlic Chives Stir-Fry Set Meal Negi-Liver Stir-Fry Set Meal Liver-Tare Stir-Fry Set Meal

There's Liver-Chives and Negi-Liver, too.

Do you have it?

That... Scallops Teriyaki.

Sorry, there are no scallops today.

Is that so. Then...

Skewered Beef Tongue Meatballs.

Sure!

You love those, don't you?

It's my favorite.

Beef Tongue Meatballs!

Okay!

I can't decide.

Liver-Tare Stir-Fry Set Meal

Is there such a thing as "Liver-Tare"?

Green Negi Ramen also sounds tempting.

Green Negi Ramen

I'm writhing in my seat, wanting to try them all.

But still, I'm leaning towards...

More Green Tea High please.

Okay!

And Liver-Salt too.

Sure!

Liver-Salt!

They also have salt-flavored? Where?

Liver-Salt, Liver-Salt, Li--

Liver-Salt Stir Fry

There it is.

Salt-Stir Fry.

They have four items of liver alone. What a rare shop.

All right, this is gonna be a liver bout.

I'll take their specialty.

Do away with Liver-Chives, and choose Negi, Tare...

Or simple salt. Narrowing down the target ball...

The cat is beckoning. Hmm, I see.

Excuse me.

Yes!

I'd like a Negi-Liver Stir Fry Set Meal and Chicken Skin Gyoza, please.

Chicken Skin Gyoza.

Yup, got it.

Here's more water.

Negi-Liver, Chicken Skin Gyoza!

Negi and chicken skin with the guidance of a beckoning cat.

You can hardly find this combination anywhere.

This floor... And this chipped tabletop.

The dining tables, which countless guests have eroded over a long period of time. It's the Grand Canyon.

We're a group of three!

Oh, welcome! You can have any of the vacant tables.

Thanks.

Good day.

Hello~.

Okay, here are your orders. Thanks for waiting.

Oh, here it is. Thanks!

Thank you.

Here's your water.

Have you decided?

Yes, I'm okay.

Can we order?

Just give me a sec. Here you go.

Okay, go.

Hashed Pork Ginger Stir-Fry and large serving of rice.

Okay. Yes.

Negi-Liver Set Meal with large serving of rice.

Liver-Tare Set Meal with extra negi, with large serving of rice.

Okay, got it.

Thanks.

They can put negi in Liver-Tare, too?

Hashed Pork with Ginger, Negi-Liver, Liver-Tare with extra add-on negi. All with large rice!

Got it!

Okay, thanks for waiti~ng!

Here you go.

And enjoy.

[Negi-Liver Stir-Fry Set Meal & Chicken Skin Gyoza]

I humbly receive.

[Negi-Liver Stir-Fry] The Negi and Liver that everyone knows But I didn't! This deliciousness!

It's Negi and Liver all right.

It's as pure as its name.

Exactly!

It's just like its name...

It's good! Liver's good.

They did not recommend this for nothing.

The sauce is also exquisite!

I like the garlic chives version, but this negi version ain't bad either.

Negi-Liver Set Meal is a great choice.

[Chicken Skin Gyoza] Crispy chicken with a delicious texture Bite into it and flavor will overflow!

Well, isn't this delightful.

Fried tofu and miso...

They're kinda like a side dish team that's inside the soup.

Okay, thank you for waiting!

Liver-Tare with extra Negi, right? Here you go.

And yours is Hashed Pork with Ginger Stir Fry.

And finally, Negi-Liver. Okay, enjoy.

So that's the Liver-Tare.

*Ep. 10 of Season 5 Reminds me of the Jun Liver Rice Bowl of Kameido*.

Yum!

*exaggeratedly large serving of rice depicted in manga It's the manga-nori* trio…

I know. With that tare (sauce), I would want that much white rice too.

Oh right, since it's gyoza...

Excuse me.

Yes.

May I have a small plate please?

Sure!

Here you go.

Mm, I see. This is fine.

Chicken skin, vinegar, and pepper go well together but...

What if with this...

There's also straight chili oil.

In the end, no matter how you eat it, it's still good...

This is really a very tasty and memorable side dish.

Negi-Liver… Why don't other restaurants have this?

...Even though it's this good.

Japan Negi-Liver Popularization Association should be promptly established!

So this weekend, my family and I are going to a hot spring.

Good for you~.

No, it's not good.

Why not?

I just want to spend the weekend relaxing.

It's a treat for the family. You have to do it once in a while.

It's such a hassle.

What are you saying?

Eat up quickly and go home already.

Let me take my sweet time for a bit.

The Negi-Liver and Chicken Skin Gyoza are the best.

Above all, the atmosphere of this shop.

The friendly banter between the shopkeeper and customers are making me eat heartily too.

I've chanced upon a great shokudo!

Excuse me.

Yes!

Green Negi Ramen and...

Do you have that instant coffee?

Yes, we do have instant coffee.

Okay then, can I also have another serving of oshinko?

Oh, sure thing.

Then, I'll have those.

Okay, got it.

Here, Green Negi Ramen and Oshinko.

[Green Negi Ramen] Don't be surprised by its appearance! You can't help but get lost in the Green Negi Swamp!

This is amazing! I can't see the noodles.

Oh good! Yes, yes...

Covered with negi, yum!

Even though it's the same negi, it's zestier than white negi.

And yet, has a firm sweetness.

The aroma of the green negi soaked in the soup comes out.

It's often called the "all-purpose green negi".

They are a perfect complement to the soup and to these noodles.

A splendid all-round player.

This is addictive.

Good pickles are actually the most amazing thing!

Found you! Finally, finishing it off with naruto.

What a great meal.

Thank you for this.

[Instant Coffee] A cup that enhances the aftertaste of the meal

It's delicious.

My coffee snack.

Hello, bill please.

Yes, it will be ¥2,516.

Here's 5000...

...and 16 yen.

Okay... that's ¥5,016.

Here's your change of ¥2,500.

Got it. Thanks.

Thank you for the business.

It was delicious!

Hello.

Thank you!

Thank you for coming!

We found another good shop again.

Based on the manga "Kodoku no Gurume" Story: QUSUMI MASAYUKI Art: TANIGUCHI JIRO (Published by Shukan SPA!)

Teleplay by: TAGUCHI YOSHIHIRO

'Inogashira Goro' MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

'Yoshikawa Shogo' NAKATA KEISUKE 'Yoshikawa's Grandma' KATO MICHIKO

When I go out with you, my batting average is .100!

'Okami' MINEMURA RIE

Opening Narration: NODA KEIICHI

Music by: "THE SCREEN TONES" QUSUMI MASAYUKI FUKUMURA SATOSHI KONO FUMIHIKO SHAKE KURIKI KEN

Subtitles by WABI-SABI SUBS

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

Opening Narration Translation: DANBURI

Producers: KOMATSU YUKITOSHI KITAO KENTO YOSHIMI KENSHI

Chief Producer: SOBUE RINA

Directed by: NAKAYAMA DAIKI

In cooperation with: KYODO TV

A 2022 Production of: TV TOKYO

This drama is fiction

Author Qusumi Masayuki will visit the shop where the show was filmed...

FURATTO

Kashiwa Volume Narrator: UEKUSA TOMOKI (TV Tokyo Announcer)

The shop this time, about 20 minutes by car from Kashiwa Station in Chiba Prefecture...

...in a middle of nowhere, it's Izumi-Tei.

IZUMI-TEI

The hole in the curtain was made by a mosquito coil.

When you pass through this history-filled shop curtain...

"Kodoku no Gurume" Original Writer QUSUMI MASAYUKI

This is Qusumi Masayuki, the original author.

Well, again today...

This seems the kind of shop that I like best.

I have a good feeling about this.

Qusumi-san who says he has fun just looking at the menu.

Please enjoy it while it's cold!

Huh?

I think there's alcohol in this.

I thought it was non-alcoholic.

Qusumi-san's Order: • Yuzu Daikon • Ginger Leaves

Qusumi-san ordered these healthy and austere items.

Here, thanks for your patience.

Oh, Yuzu Daikon.

Master YAMADA TAKASHI-san

And this one...

...goes with your beer.

And this is...?

Appetizer (Nukazuke)

Nukazuke.

Nukazuke, wow!

I bet this is good.

Right? You made it from scratch, right?

That's right. Yes.

I'm picky when it comes to pickles, you know.

Oooh~ oh my.

You can really eat rice with just this Nukazuke.

Yuzu Daikon

A dish that is more than enough for one person to eat: Yuzu Daikon.

How does it taste?

This is the taste of a New Year feast.

New Year's Day has completely unfolded in my mouth.

It's delicious.

Here's Ginger Leaves

Ginger Leaves

So these are Ginger Leaves.

Is this from around here?

Yes, from around here.

Locally sourced.

Putting a bit of miso will make it more...

Right, sweeter.

A sweeter taste.

Oh, yum.

I love this.

When I was a kid. I wondered how much I could eat...

I've always been eating stuff like this.

They said, "He's going to be a drinker for sure."

How long have you been here?

43 years.

So it's 43 years.

You'd think that doing something for 43 years, means you must be really good at it.

But I've been doing manga for 43 years.

This shop is like me so that means (I must be good too).

The tables with worn edges and corners...

...are proof that Izumi-Tei has been loved by many people for 43 years.

Featured Eatery: IZUMI-TEI Chiba-ken, Kawashi-shi, Washinoya 901-1

Before visiting, please check our program's website.

Next on "Kodoku no Gurume"...

Ep. 6: "Tonchan and Keichan of Gero City, Gifu Prefecture"

Stay tuned for it.