Marisa, our newest life-long friend, discovered a little hole-in-the-wall joint just off Blue Street here in Yokosuka. It serves up skewered meats seared over an open flame and cold beer or sake to wash down the bite-sized chunks of beef, pork, or chicken. She brought us there tonight. It's a place called Sagamiya. We soon discovered that she is a regular there. The Japanese locals were very excited to see her walk in. Their eyes lit up.
Sagamiya's isn't a big deal to look at. It doesn't amount to much more than a few stools, a bar, and a small grill. The interior is compact enough to shake hands with every customer without having to get up, but the Japanese clients don't shake hands. Out by the narrow alley patrons can just stand and order their meats or drinks through the large window. It's a good and steady business. It would be great to have a place like this back home.
Sagamiya's isn't a big deal to look at. It doesn't amount to much more than a few stools, a bar, and a small grill. The interior is compact enough to shake hands with every customer without having to get up, but the Japanese clients don't shake hands. Out by the narrow alley patrons can just stand and order their meats or drinks through the large window. It's a good and steady business. It would be great to have a place like this back home.
