Even out in the COUNTRYSIDE, this restaurant draws a crowd. | Japanese food | makanan Jepang |

"Hozumitei" is a century-old restaurant in Uwajima City, Ehime Prefecture, named after Hozumi Bridge. The bridge's name comes from Nobushige Hozumi, Japan's first doctor of law, who humbly refused a statue in his honor, preferring to be a bridge "walked on by people" rather than looking down on them.
The restaurant's owner, Toshimitsu Ishimaru, embodies a similar humble spirit. He personally greets customers with a warm smile, expressing gratitude for their visit. His modest demeanor reflects...