The other day my friends took me to a very curious izakaya near JR Fukui Station. When I arrived, the first thing I saw were various tigers adorning the entrance, a tiger poster on a wall, a tiger-looking daruma doll, etc. Everything I saw here indicated that this place must be related to Hanshin Tigers, the Japanese baseball team known for having passionate fans. As expected, izakaya Aji-Tora (tiger's taste buds?!) is run by an avid fan of Hanshin Tigers, and his wife. It's a small, cozy place which seats around 30 people on tatami mat floors and at counter seats. Although the place is an oasis for Hanshin Tigers fans, other teams' fans as well as non-baseball lovers are also welcome! The price of a meal is around 3,000 yen including drinks. It's open at lunch time (11:30 to 13:00), too.
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Izakaya Aji-Tora in Fukui
Oasis for Hanshin Tigers fans near Fukui JR Station

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Yellow Daruma Doll displayed at the entrance of Izakaya Aji-Tora. The yellow color of course represents Hanshin Tigers!

The entrance of Izakaya Aji-Tora

Hanshin Tigers-related goods are displayed on the wall...autographs, photos of the Hanshin Koshien Stadium, etc.

Another Hanshin Tigers souvenir above the TV screen

Drinks on the menu have names like Tigers Soda, Baystars Soda, Dragons, Swallows, Giants...all the names of the Central League Baseball teams are here!

Hot pot stew

Tofu salad

Omelet and vegetables

Gourd-shaped ornaments on the wall also have autographs of Hanshin Tigers baseball players!

A photo of Hanshin Koshien Stadium (home to Hanshin Tigers) adorns the wall

A painting of Hanshin Koshien Stadium and a Tigers' calendar

Japanese painting of a tiger loitering in a bamboo grove

Inside view of Izakaya Aji-Tora. It's a cozy Izakaya run by a big fan of Hanshin Tigers!

Even a lantern hanging at the entrance represents a tiger with black stripes on yellow!
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