Apr. 29th, 2012 01:00 am
KodoGuru Ep. 11: Drama Subs
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earth_colorsEp. 11: "Extra Spicy Curry Rice at a Nomiya (Tavern) in Nezu, Bunkyo Ward"
Episode Synopsis. It's been three years since a friend of Inogashira, a weaving teacher, opened a French goods shop. He visits her and her shop in Nezu, Bunkyo, and was delighted to find her adjusting well. He notices that she is suited to her neighborhood with its warmth and laid-back atmosphere. After he takes his leave, he realizes he needs to go to the bathroom. A bit embarrassed, he had no choice but to use the facility of the nearest shop he could find, a nomiya or a drinking/eating establishment called "Sumire." Since he is feeling hungry, he decides to stay after finding out that not only drinks are being served but real meals as well. But then, an unruly drunk steps inside the shop...
(info: tv tokyo)
Manga Spotlight: The Artist
Tanuguchi Jiro. An award-winning manga artist. He is praised for works that are known for his elegant style and exquisite, detailed linework (samples below). His drawings of people usually have natural-looking features characterized by strong, angular jaw-lines. He also has drawn and written several titles of his own like The Walking Man, and A Distant Neighborhood both of which have story lines and drawings that denote a quiet, contemplative style.
(info: wiki)
Drama Notes:
Featured Eatery: Sumire [ すみれ ]
Address: 2-24-8 Nezu, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo
Nearest Station: Nezu Station
Map: r.tabelog
Cats of Nezu. There are many stray cats in Nezu, and neighboring places such as Sendagi and Yanaka-Ginza shopping street (where Inogashira was seen walking on his way to see his friend). Some are considered already part of the neighborhood that they have been given names by the locals. A cat merchandise store even has a map detailing who the cats are and where they can be located.
(info: jonellepatrick) (pic and more info: lifeforebeginners)
Nomiya. A drinking establishment with a casual atmosphere, and that offers food on the side, it is also called an izaka-ya. Traditional nomiya and izakaya are identified by the red lanterns (chochin) that hang outside.
(info: japan-zone)
Goro's Armlock Technique. In this episode, Inogashira gets to show off his famous armlock technique (above pic), which according to the manga, he learned from his grandfather who was once a director of a Kobudo school. In the manga version, a cranky shop owner was loudly berating an employee, disturbing Inogashira's meal. He then tried to tell the owner about it. But in the end, he had to subdue the owner who suddenly lunged at him.
(info: ja.wiki)
Episode Synopsis. It's been three years since a friend of Inogashira, a weaving teacher, opened a French goods shop. He visits her and her shop in Nezu, Bunkyo, and was delighted to find her adjusting well. He notices that she is suited to her neighborhood with its warmth and laid-back atmosphere. After he takes his leave, he realizes he needs to go to the bathroom. A bit embarrassed, he had no choice but to use the facility of the nearest shop he could find, a nomiya or a drinking/eating establishment called "Sumire." Since he is feeling hungry, he decides to stay after finding out that not only drinks are being served but real meals as well. But then, an unruly drunk steps inside the shop...
(info: tv tokyo)
Manga Spotlight: The Artist
Tanuguchi Jiro. An award-winning manga artist. He is praised for works that are known for his elegant style and exquisite, detailed linework (samples below). His drawings of people usually have natural-looking features characterized by strong, angular jaw-lines. He also has drawn and written several titles of his own like The Walking Man, and A Distant Neighborhood both of which have story lines and drawings that denote a quiet, contemplative style.
(info: wiki)
Drama Notes:
Featured Eatery: Sumire [ すみれ ]
Address: 2-24-8 Nezu, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo
Nearest Station: Nezu Station
Map: r.tabelog
Cats of Nezu. There are many stray cats in Nezu, and neighboring places such as Sendagi and Yanaka-Ginza shopping street (where Inogashira was seen walking on his way to see his friend). Some are considered already part of the neighborhood that they have been given names by the locals. A cat merchandise store even has a map detailing who the cats are and where they can be located.
(info: jonellepatrick) (pic and more info: lifeforebeginners)
Nomiya. A drinking establishment with a casual atmosphere, and that offers food on the side, it is also called an izaka-ya. Traditional nomiya and izakaya are identified by the red lanterns (chochin) that hang outside.
(info: japan-zone)
Goro's Armlock Technique. In this episode, Inogashira gets to show off his famous armlock technique (above pic), which according to the manga, he learned from his grandfather who was once a director of a Kobudo school. In the manga version, a cranky shop owner was loudly berating an employee, disturbing Inogashira's meal. He then tried to tell the owner about it. But in the end, he had to subdue the owner who suddenly lunged at him.
(info: ja.wiki)
