About Shinisetabi

Shinisetabi – A Budget Gourmet Journey Through 100-Year-Old Eateries in Japan

This website is currently one of the world’s largest databases of century-old eateries.

Shinisetabi is a travel and food documentation project created by KotaPapa, a Japanese salaryman, and his corgi dog Kotaro.

The project focuses on visiting and recording eateries that have operated for over 100 years across Japan.

The concept is simple:

👉 Enjoying traditional Japanese food and history while traveling on a budget.

Who Is KotaPapa

KotaPapa is an ordinary Japanese office worker who loves history, local culture, and affordable traditional food.

He travels across Japan to visit long-established eateries that have survived for generations.

These eateries represent living history, family businesses, and local communities that have endured wars, disasters, and economic changes.

Who Is Kotaro

Kotaro is a corgi dog and KotaPapa’s travel companion.

He appears in photos and videos visiting historic towns and century-old eateries, adding a warm and personal element to the project.

The Pendant Story

KotaPapa carries a small pendant during his travels as a personal symbol and memory.

The pendant accompanies him on every journey to century-old eateries across Japan.

What Shinisetabi Documents

Shinisetabi provides detailed records of century-old eateries in Japan, including:

• Eatery name
• Founded year
• Address and contact information