CBC reporter Minami Tomohiro, from Osaka, embarks on an unscripted journey to discover the charms of the Tokai region by her beloved bicycle, called "Jimoto Iitoko Jitensha Tabi" (Local Good Places Bicycle Journey). This time, she aims for Irago Cape Lighthouse in Tahara City, starting from Noma Saki Lighthouse in Mihama Town, Aichi. (Prices are as of the time of filming)

Daily sushi made with fish sourced in the morning

At 9 AM, approximately 64 km from the starting point, Noma Saki Lighthouse, she departs from "Nama Sakana Ryori Tatsumi" in Gamagori City. Approximately 61 km remain.

Tomohiro decides to head for "Laguna Ten Bosch," recommended by Tatsumi's proprietress, Ms. Susuko Kanno. The wind was pleasant on this day, and her bicycle was moving smoothly.

Laguna Ten Bosch is a complex resort facility with a theme park and shopping mall, and its pool is very popular in summer. The "Osakana Market" at Festival Market has 24 stores, where visitors can enjoy seafood.

Tomohiro goes into the Osakana Market to look for breakfast. "It smells good! They're grilling eel! Seafood is good too!" she exclaims, overwhelmed by the variety of ingredients.

What caught her eye was the "breakfast" of a 5-piece sushi set. She decides on "Katahara Gyoko Shokudo Ganso Makihara" for breakfast.

Ganso Makihara is a restaurant where you can eat fish directly from the market. Since they use fish sourced from local fishing ports in the morning, the sushi toppings change daily. On this day, the "Jizakana 5-kan Nigiri" (5-piece local fish sushi) included tuna, sea bream, egg, John Dory, and thornyhead. Surprisingly, there were two types of deep-sea fish.

Tomohiro takes a bite of the thornyhead sushi first. "It has a firm texture! It has a distinct umami that hits you strongly amidst its refreshing taste!" she raves. Next, she tries the other deep-sea fish, John Dory, saying, "Compared to thornyhead, it has a firmer bite! The more you chew, the more the umami comes out. It's easy to eat! This is the perfect lineup for breakfast!" She clearly loved it.

"Tsukudani Gacha" is a consolation prize, but you get "Sanma Ippon-daki"

After enjoying breakfast, Tomohiro investigates local specialties inside the store. A couple from Toyohashi City recommended a fishing tackle shop inside "MEGA Don Quijote" in Toyohashi, where you can actually fish inside the store.

While gathering information, Tomohiro browses the ingredients at the Osakana Market. Ms. Fumitsuki Yamaguchi, a staff member at the tsukudani specialty store "Hiramatsu Shokuhin Bishoku Club," introduces her to "Kin-goma Iwashi" (sweet simmered sardines with golden sesame) and "Mehikari no Karaage" (deep-fried bigeye fish).

What caught her attention was the "Tsukudani Gacha." It costs 500 yen per try, with no losing tickets. If you get the gold prize, you can win tsukudani worth 2600 yen. They started this gacha with the hope that children would also enjoy it.

Tomohiro tries the Tsukudani Gacha. Although she got a consolation prize, it was a great gacha where she received the store's specialty, "Sanma Ippon-daki" (whole simmered saury).

A stylish shop for surfing and crepes

At 10:30 AM, approximately 66 km from the start, Tomohiro departs from Laguna Ten Bosch.

Tomohiro decides to head for the "cafe-like shop with surfboards displayed" that Ms. Yamaguchi told her about. "At the next shop, I hope there's something summery like ice cream, shaved ice, or a cold drink!" she thinks, pedaling with more vigor.

After a short ride, she discovers "B-TRIBE," a shop with surfboards displayed. It's open!

Recently, she had a series of encounters with shops closed on their regular holidays, but the most important thing in an unscripted bicycle journey is whether or not she can get an appointment. Asking for an interview is always nerve-wracking!

The result was an OK for the interview! With cheerful permission, she enters the shop.

B-TRIBE is a surf shop opened by owner Kimihito Okubo, who has 45 years of surfing experience. The stylish interior features about 100 items.

A customer who visited the shop during the interview wanted to sell his current surfboard and buy a new one. Even if surfboards look similar, their riding feel can be different.

At B-TRIBE, you can also experience surfing and SUP, taught by Mr. Okubo. The adjacent "BUKA Rental Studio" also offers yoga and dance classes.

And further into the shop, it led to "Cheetahs By the sea," a crepe and galette shop! It opened in April 2025 because owner Yukari Ito's husband was a surfer.

Tomohiro orders the recommended "Ice Crepe (chocolate sauce)" from Ms. Ito. It's a summer-only ice crepe with ice cream placed on a crispy, sugar-sprinkled crepe.

Tomohiro's eyes widen after one bite. "It's elegantly sweet! It's not overly sweet and very easy to eat! The contrast between the smoothly melting ice cream and the crispy crepe dough is exquisite!" she says, finally narrowing her eyes in satisfaction.

＜This trip's notes＞
Gamagori City

From CBC TV "Chant!" broadcast on August 7, 2026