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Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture

Crossing, Chiba Prefecture.

That was a short trip.

When was the last time I stayed overnight near the fishing port?

I'm sure it's been around 10 years.

Maybe I'll eat some seafood today and go home.

A butcher shop.

I wonder what kind of building this is?

Handmade Tofu YAMAKURAYA

I hope they don't get rid of this kind of townscape.

Here we are.

I have an appointment with Nakata-sama at 3:00 p.m. My name is Inogashira.

Yes, it's Nakata-san, right?

I'm Nakata.

Thank you for coming all the way here.

Oh, it's no problem.

Nice to meet you.

Same here.

Here you are.

Thank you very much.

Let's talk over here.

Asahi City Migration and Settlement Support Guide So Warm! Asahi

As I mentioned in my e-mail, we will open a gallery next March where citizens can freely enjoy cultural activities.

Yes.

I would like to ask you to do the total coordination of the interior layout of the gallery.

How would you like to proceed?

I would like to conduct interviews about the concept of the gallery and the target audience...

...and then make a concrete proposal based on that.

I understand.

Please go ahead!

I'm sorry?

With the interview!

I have no NG, so please ask anything. I'll answer without hesitation.

Wait, I'm not a reporter for an apology press conference.

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

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Episode 11: "Salt-Wasabi Pork Rosu Saute of Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture"

SUBTITLES BY WABI-SABI SUBS

Children's crafts, students' CG art, and elderly people's oil paintings will be displayed together.

Translation / Editing / Timing: EARTHCOLORS

We would like to create a place where people of all ages can interact with each other.

So you don't want to narrow down the genres.

I think it would be better that way. And also...

It would be nice if we could connect with each other through hobbies.

They could do handicrafts on the spot and teach each other.

So you would like to have something like a workshop?

Yes, that's right. We would also like to welcome people who are not Asahi citizens.

It would be great if this gallery could help people learn about the good things about Asahi City, right?

We have many delicious foods here.

Hamaguri (clams), strawberries, rice, mushrooms!

How about selling those specialties?

That would be just a direct sales place, wouldn't it?

Oh right, sorry.

Have you always lived in Asahi City?

Yes!

I don't know if it's just me (who has lived long here), so would you like to interview the other staff as well?

Oh, uh, I guess so...

The more opinions, the better, right?

Please wait a little bit!

I understand that she's working very hard. Well, maybe it's because she's young.

Everyone, please join us for an interview regarding that gallery.

Okay.

Please. Thank you, this way please.

That many people... Nakata-san. You're too eager to work!

Ma~n, that took a long time. What a long interview.

Hello, this is Inogashira.

This is Nakata from the Planning and Policy Division of Asahi City.

Thank you so much for earlier.

Oh, same here. Thank you as well.

There's one thing I really wanted to tell you.

What is it?

It's not that I want to turn it into a direct sales place...

But Asahi City is the second largest pork producer in Japan.

My family is in the pig farming business...

...and I wanted you to know that.

Oh, I understand.

Thank you so much.

Then, we are looking forward to your proposal.

Excuse me.

What was that? That local information just now...

Pork...

I am hungry!

Okay, let's find a shop.

I was all set to eat seafood, but after Nakata-san's information, I'm now all "pork".

If this is Japan's No. 2 pork producer, there must be plenty of places to eat.

Pizza Delivery

Delivery pizza shop.

What is that?

Of course, it's not a restaurant.

There's no pork here.

There are no shops to begin with.

There was a butcher shop on the way to the city hall, right?

Would it be faster to ask that shop where I can eat meat?

There's nothing on this street.

A house overrun with ivy...

Restaurant VIKING

"Restaurant Viking"?

Somehow, I find it amazing.

There's no menu displayed out front.

Hmm, seems like either a hit-or-miss restaurant.

But I don't have any other prospects.

All right, let's get on board the Viking!

So I guess, let's do it until the 29th or so?

Oh yes. Please.

Are you open?

Yes, we are. Please sit over there.

Shouldn't do that, springing it on him like that.

Nah, it's because Seiya-san has a grim face.

Old pirates.

I'm feeling quite out of place.

Welcome. This is the menu.

Let's get the feel of the restaurant's history.

Pork Dishes Rosu Meat (Thinly Sliced) with Vegetables Rosu Meat (Thick) with Vegetables Saute Ginger Garlic Mustard

Yes, pork, pork!

Not only that, they have thick slices of ​​rosu.

Saute Ginger Garlic Mustard Salt-Wasabi Cutlet Sauce Cutlet

They also have a good variety of flavors.

I've never heard of salt-wasabi on pork before.

Rice Set (If you're in luck, it comes with miso soup)

"If you're in luck, it comes with miso soup"?

What does that mean?

Please.

Chicken Dishes Seafood

This is not going to be easy.

Rice Dishes With Pilaf & Salad Dry Curry & Salad Omurice with Salad Beef Curry Rice Cutlet Curry Rice

Pork Katsu Curry is good...

But I guess I'll have to go with the thick-sliced pork rosu here.

Yes, hello.

Oka~y!

Master, I'm going home for dinner.

Okay.

See you tomorrow.

Tomorrow then.

Okay, bye.

What was that just now?

Stop it. I can't be distracted by something like that.

I have to decide on the pork.

Saute Ginger Garlic Mustard Salt-Wasabi Cutlet Sauce Cutlet

I want to put in something punchy like garlic or mustard into my empty stomach...

...but I can't stop thinking about this one.

Yeah~.

Excuse me.

Yes.

I'll have the Rosu with Salt and Wasabi and Rice Set, please.

I'm sorry.

It looks like you're out of luck today.

There's no miso soup.

Oh, is that so?

Yes.

Even if you suddenly say I'm out of luck...

Master.

I'll go home for a bit to feed my dog.

See you later.

Customers are quite free and easy here.

Or rather, this shop's too interesting.

Well it's okay, now that we're here, let's not be afraid to be immersed in it.

Looking at it closely, it seems nostalgic.

It feels like I've been here before.

It's filled with peaceful times that the master and his regular customers have spent together.

Okay!

Restaurant VIKING

Good evening.

Good evening.

Welcome.

We're two.

Yes. Please sit here.

It's available.

Yay.

Will I be eating salt-grilled meat and dip it in wasabi?

Please.

You said there's no miso soup?

Yes, there's no miso soup, so you'll have Mushroom Potage.

Excuse me!

Yes.

I see, that was Master's way of telling a joke.

[Mushroom Potage] Super lucky without miso soup Impressed by the rich taste of mushroom

I humbly receive.

This is delicious!

Hearty mushroom.

Thick soup, rich with mushrooms!

Better than miso soup. Mm! Rather, I'm in luck!

Thank you for waiting.

Please enjoy and take it easy.

What is this~!?

[Salt-Wasabi Rosu Meat (Thick) with Vegetables Rice Set]

This is in case you want more salt.

I sprinkled some for now, but it's only lightly sprinkled.

Salt-Wasabi… It's far more impactful than I expected.

[Salt-Wasabi Rosu Meat (Thick) with Vegetables] Delicious! Thick! Tender! Don't underestimate Asahi's imo-buta* *Asahi pork producers feed their pigs with sweet potatoes

Wasabi... is this amount really necessary?

This. Is. A. Shocker.

The fat is delish. Sweet.

*Pun: "abura / "fat" + "skey (suki/like)" = Mr."Who-Likes-FattyMeats" Mr. Abraskey* will not get enough of this pork.

It's already delish when it's being cut.

Even though I haven't put it in my mouth yet.

The wasabi doesn't give off a twang. Why's that?

Is it the sweetness of this pork?

The rice is also good! Pork and rice are the best combination!

The thickness of the slice is off the charts.

And yet, I am in awe of how it's so easy to eat.

Burdock root with sesame dressing is very clever.

Make it bit Tartar-ish.

Man~ in this shop...

Everything is amazing!

I'm so happy.

Here you go, thanks for waiting.

Enjoy.

Look at the thickness!

Wow, it's true!

It weighs 300 grams.

Can I eat that much?

You can eat it at all.

We came all the way from Mobara (city in Chiba) just to try it.

I see. Well, thank you very much.

Shall we eat?

I see. It brings out the sweetness of the pork.

Is it like this?

Salt and lemon juice are also great!

You bring another of your snacks...

It's a good thing, isn't it?

This shop lets them bring their own's snacks.

These ladies came from Mobara.

Really~? Is that right.

I'm glad we came. The pork here is super delicious!

You think so? Thank you.

I'm overjoyed when people praise my pork.

I understand, this meat is filled with Master's soul.

I didn't know such a pork was waiting for me at a place like this.

I see, I guess Hana-chan eats well, huh?

She eats a lot!

How old's your dog again?

She's already over 10 years old and still eating like a fiend.

It's too pretty to eat.

It's definitely delicious if you eat it with eggs.

Let's do it like this.

A good-natured Master. Pleasant patrons.

I'm sure the taste can only be created in this atmosphere.

I wandered through the seaside district and ended up at a restaurant entwined with ivy.

And there, I was able to eat a treasure called "Salt-Wasabi Pork Rosu"...

I am truly the best lone Viking.

Thank you for the meal.

Excuse me.

Yes.

Um, is the milkshake made with egg?

Coffee Tea (Earl Grey) Cola Milk Milk Shake Cocoa Lemon Squash Ginger Ale

Yes, I've been making shakes with eggs for 50 years.

Oh then, I'll have one.

Certainly.

[Milkshake] So sweet! So delicious! So nostalgic!

What a nice color.

This takes me ba~ck!

Yep. This is it. This taste. It's drinkable pudding.

Where did you come from?

Tokyo.

By car?

No, by train.

Why don't you stay the night?

If possible, I'd like to stay and eat again tomorrow, the pork I just had.

Such nice comments like that make me so happy.

Really, thank you very much.

Master... what will you be doing at the end of the year?

Maybe go to a hot spring at the end of the year?

You'll go? Really.

I want to rest for a while. I've been feeling some body aches now.

Thank you for the meal.

Thank you for coming.

Please take care on your way home.

I'm off.

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

'Nakata Sachiko' INORI KIRARA

'Master' SUWA TARO

Opening Narration: NODA KEIICHI

He's seeing me off.

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

What a kind pirate!

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 TAIKI

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

Asahi Volume Narrator: UEKUSA TOMOKI (TV Tokyo Announcer)

Restaurant VIKING

This time, we visit a shop in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture...

...Restaurant Viking.

Quite the classically cool restaurant.

"Kodoku no Gurume" Original Writer QUSUMI MASAYUKI

Somehow...

Stir-fried vegetables is a bit unusual for a menu item.

Master KAWAI SHIN-san

Qusumi-san immediately ordered the menu items he's interested in.

While I'm waiting...

Would you like something that's fizzy...?

Something fizzy? Yeah, that would be nice.

Master's Son

And what is the "something fizzy" did he order?

Oh, wow!

Fresh Vegetable Salad

And these are fresh vegetables?

Fresh vegetables, yes

This is great.

I'm curious about what you added here...

That's potato salad.

Nice!

As expected, it's curry-flavored.

Curry always...

At any time, it makes you hungry, doesn't it?

Is that Reska?

You could say that.

It's Reska.

RESKA

Reska is an abbreviation for "lemon squash" but...

LEMON SQUASH

It's actually whiskey with soda

This is Reska for adults, isn't it? Note: Lemon Squash is concentrated lemon juice

Rosu Meat (Thinly Sliced) with Vegetables

This looks delicious.

Even if it's thinly sliced, it's quite thick.

I'm not very good with my hands so they get a little thick.

Yeah, it's delicious.

It has a lot of mushrooms.

That's right...

There are many mushroom producers in Asahi.

Oh, is that so?

Mushroom Potage

Here is Mushroom Potage.

Mushroom Soup.

Oh, it's delicious.

A gentle taste.

Even if it's not, Qusumi-san is being kind...

Now I'm sure you'll buy whatever I offer.

I will buy anything.

But the interiors are so dense (thick like inside a forest), and it's dark in here even in the daytime.

That's right.

There's no point in having windows.

I wish I had known about this restaurant when I was younger.

It's the "hard-to-get-to (because it's far), but-it's-good" type of shop.

It's good to know about it, isn't it? This is that kind of restaurant.

There is a pirate's hideout in Asahi City.

Featured Eatery: Restaurant VIKING Chiba-ken, Asahi-shi Ro 1239 - 3

Before visiting, please check our program's website.

Next on "Kodoku no Gurume"...

Ep. 12 Finale: "Italian Restaurant Meatloaf of Kojimachi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo"

Stay tuned for it.