Just how will Coco Ichibanya fare? So far, things are looking good. “Irasshaimase!” The Japanese for “welcome” is bellowed with real gusto. Clearly, the staff at this new restaurant have t ...

Later, he would receive a personal letter from the founder of Japanese-style curry restaurant chain Curry House Coco Ichibanya (Cocoichi), which would inspire him. Wakayama had moved to Tokyo ...