Taste of Japan

🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must — Only-in-Tokyo experience. This article introduces unique ramen shops that could only have developed in Oimachi, a town with deep roots as a working-class district. If you are visiting Oimachi Tracks, be sure to try these authentic local flavors for lunch or dinner. Last updated: 2026-04-19 Introduction If you’re staying at Oimachi Tracks , there’s no need to travel all the way to Shibuya or Shinjuku just to find a great bowl of ramen. Within walking distance of the station, you can experience a deep and authentic ramen culture that is uniquely "Oimachi." Oimachi isn't necessarily known as a fierce "ramen battleground" filled with trendy, over-polished shops. However, that’s exactly why it’s special. Here, you’ll find ramen that hasn't been overly "manicured" for tourists—it remains deeply rooted in the everyday lives of the local people. From the legendary burnt scallion aroma of a Showa-era classic to the modern luxur...

🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must — Only-in-Tokyo experience. In this guide, discover how to experience Oimachi's hidden yokocho (alleyway) culture like a local. From a butcher shop turned standing bar to casual eel skewers and Chinese street food, learn the unspoken rules of Tokyo bar-hopping and explore the surviving Showa-era nightlife hidden in the shadows of modern redevelopment. Last updated: 2026-04-19 Introduction For a long time after the war, Oimachi developed as a "working-class town." With Nikon and railway-related factories and facilities nearby, a down-to-earth drinking district grew in front of the station to welcome people on their way home from work. Later, like many towns in Tokyo, Oimachi was swept up in a wave of redevelopment. The area around the station gradually became more modern, and in recent years, new spots like Oimachi Tracks have emerged. Even so, narrow alleys and small bars still remain just a stone's throw from the station. A butcher shop tur...