Its been so long since i read Izakaya Gen but if i remembered it correctly there's a mention in the Gen manga thats referring to a similar place that sells food like in Izakaya gen in another place, im assuming thats Nobu.
So yeah, gen and nobu should be at least in the same world
Dude need to have a serious talk with his family fr
His wife burnt down his only pathway home THEN once his family found out that the path is still working they decided to keep it a secret. like bro wtf?
That shit's fucked up