Japan Local Chain Restaurant Encyclopedia (Tatsumi Mook)

A collection of 74 local chain restaurants where you can enjoy food cultures deeply rooted in their respective regions, offering flavors that evoke a sense of nostalgia!

From noodles, Japanese and Chinese family restaurants, specialty shops, to bento and take-out chains… Focusing on chains established during the Showa era, the guide introduces both well-known spots and hidden gems that only locals know. Open the pages, and you’ll be inspired to visit these tasty and fun “local chains”!

【Contents】
◎ Front Feature
Local Staples! Hugely Popular Regional Chains
Sugakiya (Aichi), Yamada Udon Shokudo (Saitama), Lucky Pierrot (Hokkaido),
Flying Garden (Tochigi), 551HORAI (Osaka), Kiyoken (Kanagawa)

◎ PART 1
Beloved by Locals! Family Restaurants & Specialty Chains
Japanese cuisine, Chinese cuisine, specialty chains

◎ PART 2
Japan is Truly the Kingdom of Noodles! A Flourishing Variety of Local Noodle Chains
Ramen, udon, soba, unique noodle shops

◎ PART 3
Take Home Delicious Happiness! Bento, Take-Out, & Convenience Store Chains

◎ Mini Features
Tokyo’s Favorites! 3 Local Noodle Chains
Fukuoka’s Go-To! The 3 Major Udon Chains
Unique Culture! 3 American-Style Okinawan Chains

◎ COLUMN
Local Chain Design Gallery
1. Logo Items Edition
2. Logos & Characters Edition
3. Signboards Edition
…etc.