🇯🇵 I Stopped at a New Udon Shop After My 24-Hour Shift. At 51.

9 a.m. I'd just finished a 24-hour shift. On my way home — tired, half-asleep — I remembered a new udon shop was having its pre-opening day. So I stopped by. The parking lot was already full. Traffic guards waving cars in. At 9 in the morning. I knew right away this place was something special. I ordered the "Manpuku Set" (Full Belly Set) — beef & burdock tempura udon with a mini katsudon. ¥1,318 (about $9 / €8). The broth was mild on the surface, but deep with umami underneath. The noodles weren't chewy like Sanuki udon — they were soft and fluffy. Funny thing: that's actually the old style of udon here in Gunma, before Sanuki-style arrived. It felt nostalgic. After 24 hours of work, a warm bowl of udon hits different. If you've ever ended a long shift with a quiet meal — I'd love to hear about it in the comments. What do you eat after a hard day? — 📍 Gunma, Japan 🍜 Sukesan Udon (pre-opening day) 💴 ¥1,318 (~$9 / ~€8) 🎙️ Japanese, with English captions #soloLife #japanVlog #udon #japanesefood #51yearold #lifeinjapan #nightshift #shiftworker #japanesemeal #morningudon #sukesan #japaneserestaurant