Local business profiles: Taka Shokudo and With Step

Taka Shokudo is a themed restaurant located in Kitashiobara Village, Ura-Bandai. Operated by owner Takamadate, the establishment features a rock music atmosphere and serves hearty meals such as the signature ‘Taka Black Ramen,’ which uses a blend of three types of soy sauce. The restaurant also offers local specialties like sauce katsu-don and Yamashio ramen. Due to its bold flavors and atmosphere, the establishment notes it is not specifically recommended for young children or the elderly.

With Step is a marriage agency located in Edogawa, Tokyo, operated by a couple in their 30s. The service targets individuals in their 20s and 30s who may be experiencing fatigue from matching apps. As a member of the IBJ network, the agency provides personalized support and roadmap planning to help clients navigate marriage and relationships through a peer-based perspective.