In "Ayaka Nakamura's 10,000-step Treasure Hunt," CBC reporter Ayaka Nakamura personally walks and investigates hidden charms in notable areas of the Tokai region.

This time, she visits Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, which will be the venue for BMX freestyle, esports, and other competitions at the "20th Asian Games" to be held from September 2026. From the people, gourmet food, and outing spots she found in the city, she introduces three spots.

Spot ①: Baseball Izakaya's Exquisite Lunch, a Must-Try for Baseball Lovers!

Nakamura started from "Rinku Beach," where you can overlook Centrair (Chubu Centrair International Airport). She then walked from the beach into the city.

When she asked a man she met for recommended spots...

(Man)
"If it's food, 'Baseball Izakaya End Run' over there. They have lunch. The shrimp mayonnaise was delicious."

The first treasure spot she reached after 4095 steps was "Baseball Izakaya End Run."
The exterior wall of the building is painted with a baseball field, and inside, there are baseball goods and autographs everywhere! It's a space that makes you excited even if you're not a baseball fan.

(Owner)
"I originally worked in the food and beverage industry, and I played baseball until university, so I started this by combining those two. (Q: By the way, are you a Dragons fan?) I'm a huge Dragons fan."

The "Shrimp Mayonnaise Set Meal," recommended by the locals, is a lunch with a generous serving of shrimp. Nakamura immediately tried it!

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"The shrimp has amazing elasticity. The mayonnaise is creamy and rich, but not heavy at all, and the batter is crispy. Delicious!"

Furthermore, there's a strikeout game on the second floor of the store. If you knock down 9 targets for men and 6 targets for women with 12 balls, you get one free drink during evening hours.

Nakamura also tried it, but unfortunately, she was out after hitting 4 targets.

Spot ②: A Restaurant Converted from a Historic Clay Pipe Kiln, Reservations Essential on Weekends!

As she walked further into the city, Nakamura discovered a stylish restaurant. 
She spoke to two women who had just come out of the restaurant.

(Two women)
"You have to make reservations on weekends. I think coming at this time today was definitely the right choice. You should go in while it's open now."

The second treasure spot she found after 6045 steps was "Bar & Bistro Kyoeigama," a stylish restaurant inside a kiln. When she entered the store...

(Staff)
"This is the kiln where clay pipes used to be fired."

The restaurant, converted from a clay pipe kiln, is a space where history and modernity merge.
The most popular menu item at this restaurant is the "C Set" lunch, which includes an appetizer platter, a main dish, and rice or bread.
The main dish, Japanese-style hamburger steak, is packed with the umami of Chita beef and Chita pork.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"It's soft. The umami of Chita beef and the sweet fat of Chita pork spread throughout my mouth. Delicious! The interior of the store is really stylish, and my clothes probably stand out. But it's really delicious."

Despite having just eaten the shrimp mayonnaise set meal, she finished it all.

Spot ③: A Cafe with a Footbath Discovered on the Famous "Pottery Path"!

With her heart and stomach full, Nakamura started walking again in search of more treasures.
As she walked, she arrived at "Yakimono Sanpomichi" (Pottery Path), a popular spot representing Tokoname. As she walked along the charming path, she found a sign that caught her attention.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"Eh, there's a footbath! Footbath, baked sweet potatoes, pigs?"

The third treasure spot she found after 10,300 steps, at the bottom of the steep stairs of the "Yakimono Sanpomichi," was "Ore no Kin no Yakimo Footbath Cafe," where you can enjoy a footbath.
It's also a spot where you can interact with small, cute micro pigs.

Nakamura, who had walked about 10,000 steps so far, soaked her feet in the footbath...

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"It feels so good~. My tired feet are relaxing. I want to soak in a footbath every time after a 10,000-step shoot. It feels so good~"

Furthermore, she tried "Yaki-Jera," a sweet made with baked sweet potatoes, which Nakamura loves.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"The sweet potato is so sweet~. The refreshing sweetness of the ice cream with the baked sweet potato is the best! My feet are warm, and my mouth is cold. It's too luxurious. I'm so happy~"

Nakamura, completely satisfied, finished at 10,622 steps. She enjoyed the gourmet food and healing of Tokoname City.

From CBC TV "Chant!" broadcast on June 24, 2026