"Ayaka Nakamura's 10,000 Steps 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 will introduce three impressive spots around Nagoya Station: people, gourmet food, and outing spots.

Impressive Spot ①: A shop with unique and one-of-a-kind Nagoya souvenirs!

As the lingering summer heat was still severe, Reporter Nakamura started her treasure hunt with the aim of reaching 10,000 steps by night, departing in the afternoon. First, she headed to the west side of Nagoya Station.

While walking, she discovered a mysterious building with "SOUVENIR GIFT PRESENT" written on the wall of the building, but "Ryokan Omatsu" written on the entrance door. Furthermore, there was a sign in front of the shop that read "OMYAGE NAGOYA".

Curious about what kind of business it was, she asked the staff...

(Staff member, Aya Kodama)
"(The name of the shop is pronounced) OMYAGE NAGOYA. It's a play on words with 'omiyage' (souvenir) and the Nagoya dialect 'myā'."

The first impressive spot, found after 2696 steps, is a shop with unique Nagoya souvenirs that can only be found here. "OMYAGE Nagoya" opened five years ago, after renovating a former ryokan (Japanese inn) on the west side of Nagoya Station. The shop is lined with slightly unusual items with Nagoya motifs.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"Everything here would make me happy if I received it as a souvenir from Nagoya."

Looking around the shop, she found "Nyagoya-ben Can Badges" with cat's one-liner Nagoya dialect. For Nakamura, who is from Tokyo and not familiar with Nagoya dialect, it was an interesting product. It seemed like a shop that even people living in Nagoya could enjoy, not just for souvenirs.

Impressive Spot ②: A healing cafe with dried flowers hanging from the ceiling!

After leaving the fun souvenir shop, Nakamura started walking again to find her next treasure. Just as she was feeling hungry and hot and wanted to go somewhere cool, she discovered a shop with a "Ice" flag fluttering. Looking at the menu placed in front of the shop...

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"They have shaved ice! Seasonal. Lots of donuts too. It was so hot that I was drawn to the word 'ice'."

The second impressive spot, found after 5886 steps, is a healing space surrounded by flowers. "Lyrical coffee donut" is a cafe under the elevated tracks with an eye-catching blue exterior. Inside, the ceiling and walls were covered with dried flowers.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"It's refreshing because it's not often you see flowers hanging from above."

Next to the cafe is "Fuuyuuuka Sumire Lyrical," a dried flower specialty shop, and "Lyrical coffee donut" is a sister store. Nakamura, who had walked in the intense heat, ordered the seasonal "Strawberry Milk Shaved Ice." It was topped with plenty of milk and strawberry sauce with fruit pulp.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"The sweet and sour taste of strawberries and the sweetness of milk are too luxurious."

By the way, the specialty of this shop is donuts. They go perfectly with coffee and are sold all year round, so they are highly recommended.

Impressive Spot ③: Nagoya's number one!? Pure white chicken paitan ramen

After enjoying the delicious shaved ice, Nakamura asked the staff at "Lyrical coffee donut" for recommendations around Nagoya Station...

(Staff member)
"There's a ramen shop called Shishimaru nearby. It's said to be the number one in Nagoya."

This was good news for Nakamura, who loves ramen. Hearing that the shop was very close, she immediately headed there, and there was already a queue in front of the shop. Nakamura also joined the line and waited for 30 minutes, and before she knew it, there was a long queue.

The third impressive spot, found after 6376 steps, is "Menya Shishimaru," a pure white ramen shop that is sure to have a queue. She ordered the "Shishimaru Paitan Ramen," which has a pure white appearance and was recommended by the staff.

(Shishimaru, Product Development, Shohei Kutsuna)
"The soup is blended with a mixer, emulsified, and frothed with air, so it has a creamy texture."

The rich soup is made from pork bones and chicken bones, with plenty of seafood and vegetable umami added. It's blended with a mixer for a fluffy, fine texture.

(Ayaka Nakamura)
"It's rich, but the aftertaste is surprisingly refreshing. A new sensation of soup. (The noodles are) chewy. You can really feel the flavor of the wheat, and the noodles and soup are incredibly integrated."

Nakamura couldn't stop eating and finished it in no time. She was very excited, saying, "I'll come back to line up again!"

Although she found treasures, Nakamura still had steps left to reach 10,000, so she decided to visit a place she had been curious about around Nagoya Station. Her destination was the observation deck on the 46th floor of "Midland Square," a landmark in the Nagoya Station area.

"Sky Promenade" is Nagoya's highest outdoor observation deck, 220m above ground. Nakamura also enjoyed the view as it changed from dusk to night.

Finally, she finished with 10,480 steps. She thoroughly enjoyed the Nagoya Station area.

From CBC TV "Chant!" broadcast on September 2, 2026