Hello everyone. I am Tomohiro Nakamichi from Shibecha Town. This is the fifth issue of "Shibecha Biyori," in which I will tell you about the charms of Shibecha Town from my point of view. This is the fifth issue of "Shibecha Biyori," in which I will share the charms of Shibecha Town from my point of view.

The year 2022 has come and gone. The world is still under the influence of Corona, and we still have a lot of things to talk about. We are determined to make 2022 the year of the end of the Corona, and we are determined to make it the year of the end of the Corona.

However, Shibecha Town is now running the "SL Winter Marshland", a big annual event. This event is held only once a year and was scheduled to be held this year as well as last year. However, due to the breakdown of the SL train, a diesel-powered train is currently in operation as a replacement.

This time, we would like to introduce some of the restaurants that will be serving the guests who come on the SL Winter Marshland-go. This time we will introduce "Cafe Poketto," a 7-minute walk from the station.
The exterior of the store looks like a retro coffee shop, and it has a great atmosphere.

The exterior of Poketto. It looks like a retro pure coffee shop

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Once inside, you will feel nostalgic in the store, which also has the appearance of a pure coffee shop. The lights on the ceiling were made from the wheels of a cart that used to be there. There is also calm and quiet background music playing in the restaurant, making it the perfect place for those who want to enjoy their meal at a leisurely pace.

The restaurant also has a retro atmosphere. The inside is well cleaned and very clean

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As you take a seat and look around, you will notice that there are pictures of SLs posted all over the place, many of which were taken by visitors who came to the store because of SLs.

The owner, Mr. Wadayama, is a very friendly person who welcomes you with a gentle atmosphere. When I talk with him in a calm tone, I feel as if I am immersed in the world of Cafe Poketto before I know it.

The owner, Mr. Wadayama. The photo shows his personality

. If you take a closer look at the interior of Poketto, you will notice that there are message cards placed everywhere.

When asked about them, they read, "Whenever you feel down, tired, or just casually want to be healed, we try to make it easy for you to come in, have a pleasant conversation, eat delicious food, and leave feeling glad that you came here today. Wadayama's spirit of hospitality may be seen everywhere as a message card.

Even if you don't talk to anyone when you come to the restaurant, or even if you come alone, you may feel somewhat relieved when you see these messages.

The message on the window visible from the seats

It gives me a very warm feeling

. Mr. Wadayama developed "SL Zangi Curry" which is sold only during the SL period. Zangi is made to look like coal, which is the fuel of the SL, and squid smelt is added to the curry to make it black. Many customers come to Poketo for the zangi and curry.

The zangi is also quite large. It's very hearty

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The addition of squid smear does not give it a fishy smell at all, but rather makes it a perfect match with the curry. The amount of food was enough to satisfy even a glutton like myself, since a large serving can be ordered. The price is 800 yen, which is a good price for lunch.

Mr. Wadayama says, "Coal is a feast for SL. That's why I made zangi that looks like coal as a treat for people. The Zangi Curry, filled with such love and ideas, is truly exquisite. This is Cafe Poketto. In fact, we introduced it on the Shibecha Town Community Development Cooperation Volunteer's channel before. Please check out the actual video to get a better feel for the atmosphere and thoughts of Mr. Wadayama and his staff. (Please see the video at the end of this article.)

We also introduced other restaurants near Shibecha Station on the same channel, so if you are planning to visit Shibecha by SL, please check them out as well. How was your visit to Shibecha? I think that Poketto's charm is enhanced by the wonderful atmosphere of the restaurant and Mr. Wadayama's personality, not to mention the Zangi Curry.

If you have come all the way to Shibecha by SL, and you want to make memories and dishes related to SL, why don't you visit Poketto and watch their Youtube channel as well?