"Ayaka Nakamura's 10,000-step treasure hunt" is a segment where CBC reporter Ayaka Nakamura walks around and investigates the hidden charms of notable areas in the Tokai region.

This time, we visited Chojamachi in Naka-ku, Nagoya, which has long flourished as a textile wholesale district and still retains its old charm while being lined with many restaurants. We will introduce three people, gourmet foods, and outing spots found while walking around the town.

Impressive Spot ①: Chilled and rich! Banana juice from a shop that also serves coffee

Immediately, we asked a group of three women passing by for their recommended spots.

(Group of three women)
"The banana juice around the corner to the left. (Q What's the name of the shop?) I wonder. (Q What color is the building?) Yellow? It's right after you turn this corner."

As they told us, we turned the corner nearby and found a shop with a yellow and blue exterior. The first impressive spot found after 1290 steps was rich banana juice.

"STILL THINKING COFFEE" has a stylish interior. Their top recommendation is charcoal-roasted coffee, but what they recommended was banana juice.

Banana juice is as popular as coffee during the hot summer months. What's in it is a trade secret. Nakamura took a sip...

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"Mmm! Yes! Mmm! Delicious! It's so thick, it feels like I'm drinking ripe bananas as they are. The milk and banana are integrated, and the texture is too smooth ♥ It just melts into my body, I can drink this down in gulps."

She replenished her fluids and sugar with the cold juice, preparing for further research.

Impressive Spot ②: Shocking price! Too good to be true outlet found in the city

As Nakamura-ana was walking, she met the owner of a Thai restaurant. She readily agreed to be interviewed, and Nakamura decided to visit the restaurant later.

Walking through Chojamachi again, she discovered a shop bustling with shoppers. The second impressive spot found after 4564 steps was an outlet shop with prices so shocking they were beyond cheap.

"BELLE MALL" offers clothing, bedding, towels, and more at bargain prices. Nakamura also found some great deals on clothing inside the store.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"8800 yen is now 1749 yen. It looks summery, I might want to buy it. Wait, wait, there's a 100 yen dress! The regular price is 1620 yen, but it's 110 yen."

Looking inside a shopper's basket, there were many bargain items, such as clothes for 200 yen. Seeing people choosing clothes, Nakamura also started looking for bargains with them.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"Everyone looks like they're having fun. Can I join in? Tank tops are 200 yen, what color should I get?"

After looking at the products at "BELLE MALL" for a while, she still had time, so she strolled through Chojamachi again. There were also shops that felt historical, such as traditional kimono shops.

Impressive Spot ③: Loved for 13 years! A homey Thai restaurant

It was 1:30 PM, past the lunch rush, and Nakamura felt hungry. She headed to the Thai restaurant of the owner she had met earlier.

The third impressive spot, reached after 8022 steps, was a Thai restaurant that has been loved for 13 years.

"Thai Cuisine Khao San Ka" was celebrating its 13th anniversary on the day of the shoot. The most popular menu item that day was "Tong Gai Tod," a curry-flavored fried chicken topped with sweet chili sauce and peanuts.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"It smells so good! Looks delicious. The visuals are great. Mmm, the taste is delicious. Hot and freshly made. The coating is crispy, and when I bite into it, the meat juice gushes out. The curry flavor spreads afterwards, and the aftertaste is curry. The curry flavor and a little spiciness, it's not oily at all and very refreshing."

Nakamura was very satisfied, her stomach and heart full. She finished with a total of 10,072 steps. She enjoyed the charms of Chojamachi, which retains a nostalgic feel, from gourmet food to shockingly priced outlet stores.

From CBC TV "Chant!" broadcast on August 26, 2026