The Solo Izakaya Night of a Japanese Salaryman | Sakai, Osaka

A two-day work trip in Sakai, Osaka. The client's site had no AC, so I checked in soaked in sweat — then a shower, a long-held thirst, and finally that first cold beer at a little izakaya I found on the map. This time, I also finally introduce myself. I'm Kei, a precision-machinery engineer. My job keeps me on the road, away from my wife and daughter more than I'd like. So on trip nights, I find a good local spot and quietly savor the food — and dream of the day I can bring my family along. Tonight: the house specialty "Traffic Light" tamagoyaki (yellow egg, red mentaiko, green onion — get it?), a sashimi platter, potato salad, and a couple of cold beers. Then a late-night snack run before heading back to the hotel. A little about how I got here, too — the rough years, and why these quiet meals mean so much now. ※ Dishes are as I actually ordered; yen amounts include a rough USD conversion (~¥150/$). — 🔔 This channel follows the solo meals and quiet moments of a working guy out on the road in Japan. No narration, all subtitles — just honest food and honest feelings. Until next time — somewhere in Japan. #yt:cc=on #Izakaya #Sakai #Osaka #JapaneseSalaryman #SoloTravelJapan #japanesefood #NoTalking #japan