Many years ago, I received a New Year’s “nengajo” (greeting postcard) from a young man who had relocated from Saitama Prefecture to Akita Prefecture for his job.
In Japan, a lot of small family-run restaurants are excited and proud when a famous celebrity dines at their establishment. So we’re sure the owners of Ponchi were happy when Sakutaro Hagiwara became one of their regular customers. Even if you keep pretty up to date with Japanese entertainment media, though, Hagiwara’s name might…