Original subtitles

Gero City, Gifu Prefecture

Traveling by train on a business trip to a local area.

One of the joys of traveling.

When was the last time I went to a Gero onsen?

I think I'll go and take a dip after work.

I'm here.

Office of the Principal

It's been 25 years since our last class reunion, hasn't it?

Really, has it been that long?

But I can't believe you're the principal now.

We're both getting older.

Do you often get asked to do lectures like this?

I do it sometimes, but I'm not good at public speaking so I turn down most of them.

Despite that, I'm glad you accepted my invitation.

How could I refuse after getting such an enthusiastic email from a classmate?

Come to think of it, we all obediently followed your word as our class president even in elementary school, right?

Cut it out, you're making me sound like some royal queen...

It just means we all admired the president for her leadership skills and excellent grades.

Really? You're not forcing yourself to say that?

There goes the bell. Shall we go now?

I'm looking forward to this, too.

Can I ask you some questions, too?

Give me a break, will you?

Do you remember Ami?

Who?

Ami, you know...

Ami...

She has 3 grandchildren now. Shocking, right?

Is that so...

Do you remember our "Social Talks" when we were in junior high school?

Ah~ It's when like someone from a local company will come and talk about his work, right?

I really loved those talks.

Today's kids can quickly look up anything on the internet...

But it's very important to have the experience...

...of actually meeting face-to-face with a professional and listening to what he or she has to say.

Oh... what is it?

You're doing a great job as a principal.

I will do my best to be of service.

Isn't he like a total middle aged dude?

Yeah, but I like the drawing.

Who is he?

Oh!!

It's the actual guy!

He's super tall!

He's the guy in the poster...

Girls, go inside the gym now. Go.

That's enough...

Oh man... cool!

Speaker from Tokyo: INOGASHIRA GORO A Lifelong Learning Special Lecture

A Closer Look at the Global Mindset Cultivated Through Business Across the World

"Global Mindset... Across the World"...?

What am I doing here?

That's too high a hurdle.

What's the matter?

Oh, it's nothing.

I'm getting nervous all of a sudden.

Are you gonna be okay, Goro?

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

Let's go! Hurry!

SUBTITLES BY WABI-SABI SUBS

Go go!

Come on, let's hurry!

Group 2, 6th Grade

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

Goro, let's play baseball.

Hey, did you hear us? We're going ahead.

Hurry, come on.

What pet do you want to have?

I think I want a hamster.

I also want a dog.

I guess I like various pets...

Inogashira-kun.

Thank you for earlier.

What?

Inogashira-kun, I'm really grateful for what you did today.

I think it was a great experience.

Oh, I see.

That's great, then.

But today's junior high school students look pretty solid.

Everyone's so mature because they can get all sorts of information on the internet.

When I was in junior high school, I only thought about food.

You used to get second helpings during school lunch, right?

But I sure panicked when the kids asked my about my annual income during the Q&A.

(You) Okada helped me out and I was able to dodge the question though.

What's so funny?

It's not like that...

It's been a long time since I've been called (by my maiden name) "Okada" so...

...it kinda (feels odd/nostalgic).

Oh, is that so!

It's nice, isn't it?

Being classmates.

Good day.

Have a nice day~!

Oh, you too.

Good day.

Good day.

I hope their future is a bright one.

When feeling relieved after being released from tension...

...suddenly...

...I feel hungry!

Alright, let's find a shop.

What is that food Gifu is known for?

I'm not sure but...

The town next to this is Gero Onsen.

I'm sure there must be something delicious over there.

Joro Station

What!?

There's no train at all!

An hour and a half is the same as not being able to eat forever.

I'm so hungry it feels like my stomach is caving in.

However, I can't walk to Gero.

I guess I have no choice but to search around here.

But this is the front of the station...

Do they have a place to eat here?

Here it comes!

Bring it!

Here it comes!

Fly ball.

Here's the next one.

Bring it!

Maybe like a roadside diner for truck drivers...?

None?

Found it!

Common Meals / Shokudo DAIAN

Looks really nice.

The Taste of Daian: TONCHAN (Pork) Gero's Specialty: KEICHAN (Chicken) • Gyuchan (Beef) • Chinese Soba • Tempura Udon We have various set meals Free Rice Refills!!

"Flavors of Daian"...

"Tonchan... a Gero specialty..."

"Keichan".

Tonchan, Keichan, never heard of them...

But it's their specialty.

Plus, they give free refills.

Seems like you found a good one, Goro.

The Taste of Daian: TONCHAN (Pork) Gero's Specialty: KEICHAN (Chicken) • Gyuchan (Beef) • Chinese Soba • Tempura Udon We have various set meals Free Rice Refills!!

Welcome, come in.

Welcome.

You can sit anywhere you like.

Have some tea first.

Tonchan-Udon and raw egg

Alright.

Tonchan Udon...?

Have some tea first.

Just call us if you're ready to order.

Hot! Oops...

Tanimasu Set / Gyuchan Set / Mutton Set Meal / Keichan Set / Tonchan Set

Oh, thank goodness. They have set meals.

There's mutton and beef too...

Tanimasu Set Meal

"Tanimasu" (valley trout)?

*known for their trout Is it because Gifu is next to Toyama* (prefecture)?

Miso-Katsu Set Meal Tonkatsu Set Meal

Found the Miso-Katsu.

Is it an influence from Nagoya?

Should I get pork or chicken?

Keichan chicken is Gifu's specialty so...

Gyuchan Rice Miso Soup Topping Udon Topping Soba Raw Egg

Toppings are udon and soba?

In the first place, they're toppings for what?

I'm going to use this stove for it, right?

So is it a choice between Pork Hotpot or Chicken Hotpot?

Here is Keichan for two people.

Keichan!

Please cook it a bit more while stirring.

It's pan-fried, not a hotpot dish.

Mystery solved.

Tonchan Set Meal Keichan Set Meal Mutton Set meal Gyuchan Set Meal Set Meals • Ala Carte Items

If that's the case...

Should I go with Keichan or Tonchan?

Okay!

Excuse me!

Yes?

What can I get you?

Can I have both Tonchan and Keichan in one pan?

Yes.

You can cook Ton-chun and Kei-chun separately on the pan...

Or you can have them mixed. Which one would you like?

"Ton-chun" and "Kei-chun"?

Yes. That's how Gifu folks pronounce them.

But it doesn't matter how you say them.

So what shall it be? You want them mixed?

Separate please.

Would you like it as a set meal?

Please.

Got it.

Thank you for waiting. Here's your Tonchan order.

The meat is not completely cooked, so please cook it a little more while mixing before eating.

Yes.

Your rice is coming right up.

Okay.

I see!

So that's what they meant by "topping".

It's become yakiudon!

However...

As a beginner, I must first deal with the meat firmly.

As for the noodles, I'll see how it goes.

Welcome!

Can we have that table?

Yes. Go ahead.

Alri~ght!

Don't run.

I'll sit here, okay?

I'll get some beer and juice.

Sure, go ahead.

I'll bring you some cups.

Thank you for waiting.

Here you are.

[Tonchan & Keichan Set Meal (Rice • Miso Soup • Cold • Tofu • Pickles)]

These are Tonchun and Keichun.

They're mostly done but some parts are still uncooked...

So please cook it a bit more while stirring.

Got it.

Please tell me if you want more rice.

Isn't this great?

Alright.

First, Tonchan.

Ton-chun?

Well, it doesn't matter.

[Tonchan] The shokudo's signature menu and pride Miso sauce packs a wallop, you can't stop eating

I humbly receive.

Tasty.

Thick pork... Tonchan, you're one dependable fellow.

Firm and solid chewiness. This is a great find.

Sweet and spicy miso sauce makes me want to cry with joy.

Tonchan suddenly becomes a spoiled brat when covered in vegetables.

It's irresistibly good.

[Keichan] The famous chicken dish of Gero! Take one bite and you'll be captivated

Keichan's equally goo~d!

Although the seasoning is the same...

This one I guess has a slender taste.

Keichan, Tonchan... It's double points!

What am I doing?

I was so absorbed in it that I forgot my rice.

The taste of miso is what my heart considers home.

*woodland or mountain forests near a village or populated area The rice is wrapped in meat and vegetables with the flavor of Japanese satoyama*.

I can eat as much as I want.

Delightfully hot.

And the miso soup is delicious again.

Miso and miso, totally okay.

It's rather welcoming.

Thanks, we're done.

Thank you very much.

Cold tofu that's soft as cotton.

Jumping from soy sauce, miso, soy sauce, to tofu.

Thanks for waiting.

All these steps are important. For a Japanese person.

And then, pickles.

Keichan and Tonchan both are popular.

Oh, right.

Raw Egg

Excuse me. Raw egg please.

Yes.

Okay, got it.

Let's see if we put this...

It became great again.

The taste goes well with miso.

Here's the raw egg.

There are some people who eat it as sukiyaki-style.

Yes. I am that person.

I knew it was good before I ate it, but this is beyond good.

The more I eat, the more I like Tonchan and Keichan.

What should I do?

Here's your change.

Thanks. It was goo~d.

Thanks for the patronage!

Thank you!

Welcome. Good day.

Hello and welcome.

Can we have Tonchan and Gyuchan (beef) served separately?

Of course.

*Tamago-Kakke-Gohan = raw egg mixed with rice, usually for breakfast It's KeiTon TKG*.

Raw egg mixed with rice, is so Japanese, isn't it?

I love it.

Tonchan... Keichan...

No one can stop my love for these two.

Coming to Gifu, eating a meal...

It reminded me deliciously and nostalgically that I am Japanese.

Isn't this a splendid trip?

It was so delicious.

There's no way I can leave just yet.

Oh, there are pictures of the food!

Excuse me.

Yes?

Can I have Mutton with Soba Topping?

Sure you can.

Then I'll have that, please.

I'll go and prepare it.

Thank you for waiting. Here are Gyuchan and Keichan.

I will bring in the rice next.

Okay.

Gyuchan.

I'll get one squid. And some more beer.

Okay.

Here you go. Mutton Soba.

[Mutton Soba Topping] It's a mischievous type of dependable sauce that livens up the mutton and soba!

Alright!

Oh, not bad.

This sauce with yakisoba is insanely good.

So a yakisoba like this exists.

I did not know that.

It's heavenly.

Tottori's Horumon Soba was excellent... *Episode 8 of Season 8

...but this is pretty good too.

Lamb soba cooked in a well-used frying pan.

A unique taste unlike any other cuisine.

Packs a lot of punch.

But I want to keep getting hit, if it's this kind of punch.

Oh! Right!

Excuse me.

Yes?

Can I have just a bit more rice?

Sure, just a bit, right?

And can I get one kimchi?

Please.

A Goro original.

Mutto-Kim Rice Bowl.

Oh~ nice, nice.

They fit!

Lamb and kimchi.

It's the correct way to go!

A combined Mongolian-Korean meal in Gifu.

It tastes like no other.

My food has no borders.

I'm so satisfied.

Thank you for the meal.

Gyuchan, see you next time, okay?

Gero Onsen

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

Teleplay by: TAGUCHI YOSHIHIRO

After being sent off by Keichan and Tonchan, I went to an onsen.

'Inogashira Goro' MATSUSHIGE YUTAKA

'Customer Dad' TOKORO HIDEO 'Customer Mom' NISHIIRI MISAKI

'Sano Akemi' MATSUSHITA YUKI

It's the golden course in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture.

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: KITABATA RYUICHI

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

Gero Volume Narrator: UEKUSA TOMOKI (TV Tokyo Announcer)

The shop this time is a bit far from the hot spring city of Gero in Gifu Prefecture...

Common Meals / Shokudo DAIAN

...Daian Shokudo.

This shokudo is really right up my alley.

"Kodoku no Gurume" Original Writer QUSUMI MASAYUKI

So I'll get those myself?

Yes.

Nice.. nice.

This one...

Boiled Squid.

Boiled Squid

First, Qusumi-san choses this.

Put a bit like this, right?

I'm having fun.

I'm like inside a candy store for grown-ups.

Oh, yum.

I'm enjoying this.

Excuse me. Thanks for waiting.

Okami OTSUBO KIMIKO-san

Yes. Wow~.

Please enjoy.

This is so fun!

Tamagoyaki and Simmered Eggplant

His next selection is this rare combination.

Looks delish. It'll warm you up.

The best.

Tamagoyaki served together with simmered eggplant...

...is something you don't find in an izakaya.

The sweet tamagoyaki's good.

What shall I order next?

450 yen for yakisoba is really cheap, isn't it?

Yakisoba

What exactly is it?

What can I get you?

One yakisoba, please

Sure, okay!

One plate of yakisoba, right? Got it, please wait.

Here's your Yakisoba. Thanks for waiting.

Ni~ce!

Here, if you'll excuse me.

If you like, you can use these.

Yes. Got it.

Looking good, yakisoba...

Yakisoba

This looks... nice.

So simple.

I'm digging in.

I love this taste.

The noodles are a little thick.

It's simple and wonderful.

It's really fantastic.

Udon would also be perfect with this. I love it.

My crew is already looking eager to eat and drink.

Since I'm casting a side glance at them while I'm drinking a lot.

I won't be able to go home now.

I don't have a driver's license.

But it's fine.

A lively old-fashioned diner loved by locals, Daian Shokudo.

Featured Eatery: DAIAN SHOKUDO Gifu-ken, Gero-shi, Hagiwara-chō, Jōro 876

Before visiting, please check our program's website.

Next on "Kodoku no Gurume"...

Ep. 7: "Fu-Chanpuru and Tomato Curry Tsukesoba of Sasazuka, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo"

Stay tuned for it.