The one distinction is that our model of a “mountain” could also be a bit extra gastronomically inclined.
Our Japanese-language reporter Yuuichiro Wasai not too long ago turned somewhat too obsessive about Netflix’s crime thriller Tokyo Swindlers, launched this previous July. The drama follows a gaggle of individuals with completely different roles (chief, negotiator, informer, authorized professional, doc forger, and casting coordinator for imposters) who pose as landowners to steal enormous quantities of cash from fraudulent actual property transactions. The thrilling “ecstasy” that they really feel after ending a job efficiently is addicting to them.
Talking of addictions, not solely did Yuuichiro binge all seven episodes without delay, however he turned hooked on actual property fraud and went down an Web rabbit gap researching every kind of actual instances on his personal. Heck, he even requested a magnificence parlor in Omotesando to provide him a makeover to look extra just like the land swindler Takumi Tsujimoto (performed by Go Ayano) within the present–not an altogether uncommon incidence for our staff when paying tribute to celebrities that we like.
Maybe the zenith of his infatuation got here someday when he determined that he wished to scale a “mountain”–what the characters within the present use as a metaphor for a swindling job, goal, or problem–of recent heights in Tokyo’s Gotanda neighborhood. Strictly talking, whereas the “huge mountain” 10-billion yen rip-off that the sequence is centered on doesn’t happen in Gotanda, it’s nonetheless strolling distance away, and there are scenes which can be set there. Plus, Yuuichiro has all the time cherished Gotanda.
▼ A view of Gotanda outdoors of Gotanda Station
Moreover, he already knew that Gotanda has its personal huge mountains–as an illustration, take this location of Ramen Butayama, which has the kanji for mountain (山) in its identify.
Oh! If you happen to order an excellent serving of noodles at Tsukemen Tetsu, that ought to positively qualify as an enormous mountain, too.
Even the bento marketed on this signal seems to be like it could be an enormous mountain given the overflowing quantity of rice.
And so, Yuuichiro resolved that he would assault one among these huge mountains within the space over his lunch break…when instantly he heard a voice from past his workplace desk. It was coming from a mysterious, suit-clad man with a mustache who resembled the swindlers’ ringleader, Harrison Yamanaka (performed by Etsushi Toyokawa).
“Received’t you set your sights on an excellent bigger mountain?” Harrison tempted him. “How about one that everybody is afraid of and hesitates to tackle…an impenetrable mountain?”
▼ This Harrison additionally gave off a vibe suspiciously like that of SoraNews24 editor Go Hatori–however pay that no thoughts.
With these phrases, Yuuichiro knew that he needed to look tougher for an excellent greater mountain to sort out. As soon as in Gotanda, he walked across the station space whereas mulling it over some extra. “Huge mountain…the place are you…?” he puzzled, when instantly, there it was earlier than his eyes.
▼ Ohyama Hanten (“Yakiniku [grilled meat] Huge Mountain restaurant”), whose identify makes use of the kanji for large (大) and mountain (山)!!
This HAD to be destiny exhibiting him the place the most important mountain was. He by no means thought that it could be so near Gotanda Station…however perhaps hiding in plain sight was a part of the deception. In any case, he was now virtually obligated to research this huge mountain for himself, and so headed up the steps.
Now, Yuuichiro had been somewhat involved that the restaurant could be costly, given the truth that it specialised in beef and was near the station, however the lunch-time menu turned out to be fairly cheap.
Due to that, he determined to order the wagyu galbi (Japanese beef brief ribs) lunch for two,200 yen (US$14.80), which was the most costly merchandise on the menu. If he had been aiming for the most important mountain, he needed to do it correctly, in any case. Oh, and he ought to most likely wash all of it down with a refreshing lunchtime beer as effectively (380 yen).
The brief ribs lastly arrived. Every part appeared superb.
He couldn’t wait to strive the marinated beef.
With that, he fired up his desk grill and threw on the primary lower.
It appeared divine resting on a gorgeous mountain of white rice.
For higher or for worse, the meat virtually melted on Yuuichiro’s tongue instantly. He had wished to spend somewhat extra time with it…however there have been a lot extra items to return.
Yuuichiro was in the end more than happy along with his success at conquering this mountain. In reality, he turned so assured in his skills that he felt he had remodeled from Takumi into Harrison and was able to tackle the world. Possibly for his subsequent job he may help his two cowriters sort out their very own greatest mountains on the planet of relationship.
Restaurant data
Oyama Inshoku Ekimae / 大山飯店 駅前店
Deal with: Tokyo-to, Shinagawa-ku, Higashi-Gotanda 1-14-14 Kitahara Constructing, third ground
東京都品川区東五反田 1-14-14 北原ビル 3F
Open: 11:30 a.m.-4 a.m. (lunch served till 4 p.m.)
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