"Ayaka Nakamura's 10,000 Steps Treasure Hunt" is a segment where CBC reporter Ayaka Nakamura personally walks around and investigates hidden charms in the areas of the Tokai region.

This time, we will introduce the people, gourmet food, and outing spots found in the Endoji and Nagoyano areas of Nagoya City, where retro and modern are fused.

3rd Place: A town of nostalgic dagashi wholesalers where adults can return to their childhood!

Heading east from Nagoya Station, you'll arrive at the Endoji Shopping Street, a unique townscape where urban vibrancy and the atmosphere of the Showa era blend together. The 3rd place in the ranking is a dagashi (old fashioned snacks) town where you can return to your childhood, found after 4160 steps.

The area called Meidocho, Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, is one of the largest confectionery wholesale districts in Japan. At its peak, there were more than 600 stores.

(Tatsuya, 3rd generation owner, Masahiko Kondo)
"(Q What kind of store is this?) We are a wholesale store. We sell to the general public, and dagashi stores come to us to purchase their stock."

Since it's a wholesale business, buying in bulk by the box is the basic! Of course, the general public can also enjoy buying dagashi in bulk. When asked about "Gaburichu," which Nakamura publicly stated she likes, he replied.

(Tatsuya, 3rd generation owner, Masahiko Kondo)
"(It has) evolved a bit now, with 'Ko-i Gaburichu,' which has added fruit juice."

In fact, there are many dagashi born in Nishi Ward, Nagoya City, around Meidocho. The dagashi town, which excites adults, is a treasure trove.

2nd Place: A super popular cute omelet rice restaurant on SNS, "Creative Cuisine ARANCIA"

While conducting interviews around the dagashi wholesaler, we received valuable information from a customer who came to purchase.

(Customer)
"As for restaurants, 'Arancia.' It's an omelet rice restaurant. On video sites, they smash eggshells with a 'gusha' sound. Smashing them like throwing away trash is a huge hit."

The 2nd place in the ranking is "Creative Cuisine ARANCIA," a super popular restaurant on SNS, found after 7435 steps.
"Creative Cuisine ARANCIA," located on the street one block north of Endoji Honmachi Shopping Street, is so popular that customers from overseas visit for its Instagrammable omelet rice.

(Owner, Hideki Ito)
"(Our current recommendation is) the Nesting Chick Omelet Rice."

The omelet rice made by the owner, who used to be a hotel chef, is made by rolling the egg on a frying pan until it's fluffy and soft, then placing it on chicken rice, pouring special demi-glace sauce over it, and topping it with quail-made chicks! The seven chicks lined up are so cute that it's almost a shame to eat them.

We must not forget the "egg smashing video" we got from the interview. There was a proper reason for this.

(Owner, Hideki Ito)
"We have planters outside, and we mix eggshells as fertilizer to reuse the eggs."

When Nakamura also tried it, the unfamiliar sound and sensation were a great stress reliever.

1st Place: Authentic! "Bouldering House Knot" close to Nagoya Station in the shopping street

The 1st place in the ranking is authentic bouldering, found at the 9949-step mark. "Bouldering House Knot" opened eight years ago, renovating a building over 50 years old that used to be a watch shop. Since it's close to Nagoya Station, it seems possible to go there even after work.

Nakamura also tries it, but...

(Nakamura)
"Oh, I made it. It uses a lot of arm strength. I'm about to fall. How do I proceed after this?"

(Owner, Atsushi Suzawa)
"Hold the left side with both hands."

Although she couldn't proceed and gave up, she seemed to enjoy the challenge.

Nakamura's first treasure hunt in the Endoji and Nagoyano areas finished at 10,009 steps. She enjoyed the area, which has a retro, downtown atmosphere while also being full of new charms.

From CBC TV "Chant!" broadcast on April 8, 2026