2023-12

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Sake-no-Tsukkomi] Sake becomes more rounded! Activated "undersea aging".

There seems to be a growing effort in Niigata Prefecture to age sake and wine on the ocean floor and make it a centerpiece of business and tourism. The idea of undersea aging originally came about as a result of stories spreading that wine pulled from sunken ships tasted...
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[Closed] Mitaka's "Ichien South Exit Store" will close today due to eviction.

Founded in 1986 (Showa 61), Ichien Mitaka South Exit Branch, popular for its jumbo gyoza dumplings, will be closing on Sunday, December 10th due to eviction. Around this time last year in 2022, the Ichien Main Branch on Kichijoji Nakamichi Street closed, causing a shock. One year later, the Mitaka South Exit Branch has also closed...
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[Blog/Sake Talk] "Kansai Chuhai Situation" Fresh Lemon Chuhai from Kyoto's Zakoya

This is the final installment of "Kansai Chuhai," a series exploring the chuhai culture of the Kansai region by Tokyo-born, Osaka-based bar writer Suzuki Nao. The final installment features a seafood and lemon chuhai in a somewhat unexpected location in the heart of Kyoto. The perfect combination...
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A man in his 20s was administratively punished for repeatedly reselling high-grade alcohol without a license.

A man in his 20s has been administratively punished by the Osaka Regional Taxation Bureau for violating the Liquor Tax Law for repeatedly reselling 1,500 bottles of luxury whiskey and other alcoholic beverages without a license to sell them. The unlicensed liquor seller was an unemployed man in his 20s. Three years ago, he was charged by a wholesaler in Osaka City with selling a bottle of high-end whiskey, "Ma...
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[Information] Still open! Aichiya, a butcher and prepared food store in Tateishi

This summer, the north exit of Tateishi was hit by a large-scale redevelopment project, which saw many famous bars close or relocate. However, just down the stairs at the south exit of Tateishi is Aichiya, a symbolic butcher and delicatessen. Rumors of its closure in November had been circulating, but it remains open as of December.
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[Closed] Popular local Chinese restaurant "Manpuku" in Kaisei-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture closes

Manpuku, a popular local Chinese restaurant in Kaisei Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, which has satisfied the stomachs and hearts of locals, will be closing on Wednesday, December 13th. Thank you for your hard work over the years. "X" @imocchan0114 [Manpuku] 〒258-0021 Kaisei Town, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture...
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Blog/syupo] "Rinka-en," a machinaka in Seijo-gakuenmae where you can have a lunchtime drink.

A five-minute walk from Seijogakuenmae Station. Lin Hua En, a long-established Chinese restaurant near the Odakyu Line that has been in business for more than half a century, is a must for those who like to drink at Machi Chuuka. Open from noon to all day, it is a reliable restaurant that can be used from one person to a banquet. Click here for more information.
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[Snacks to go with drinks] Yakitori Daikichi goes from red to white ahead of its 50th anniversary. What are the differences and what makes it so good?

Unless you're a bar fan or an industry insider, you might not realize that Yakitori Daikichi is a chain restaurant. "That" Yakitori Daikichi is located a little ways away from train stations all over the country. In fact, Daikichi is currently expanding with a new concept, commonly known as "White Daikichi." The appeal of Daikichi from the past...
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[Open] Manchin-ken, a Jiyugaoka townhouse that closed in 2019, is back

47 years in Jiyugaoka. The popular Machinuka "Manchin-ken" closed in 2019 due to the aging of the owner and eviction. The son who worked there reopened on October 23 after 4 years. Congratulations to the locals! For more information, click here↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ own...
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[Closed] Asakusa's famous bar "Tori-ko" will close on November 28th

Founded in 1946, Toriko, a long-established bar located along Senzoku-dori Street in Asakusa, known for its popular and often difficult-to-book eel, yakitori, and hotpot dishes with excellent value for money, closed on Thursday, November 28th due to the owner's advanced age. Thank you for your hard work over the past 77 years. [Toriko Shoten...]
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[Blog] The hidden town of hormones: the profound world of "Nokisaki Hormone" in Amagasaki

Suzuki Nao, a writer whose hobbies include bar-hopping and weekday afternoon walks, remembers a time when he once ate some incredibly delicious offal grilled on a hot plate at a butcher's shop in Amagasaki. Later, he learned from a knowledgeable person that in Amagasaki, it's affectionately known as "nokisaki horumon" (offal grilled on a hot plate).
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Sake-no-Tsumikan] "Sake-no-Ade Yukimi-Rail" is a 6-day limited service from "Hoshino Resort Aomoriya"! Sake-no-Ade Snow Viewing Train" is in operation for 6 days only.

Hoshino Resort Aomoriya, a hot spring resort where you can enjoy Aomori's traditional culture to the fullest, will operate a limited winter season sightseeing train, "Sake-no Ade Yukimi Train". The train will run on January 20 (Sat.), 21 (Sun.), 27 (Sat.), 28 (Sun.), and 2...
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[Event Information] "Belgian Beer Weekend" is being held at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Square

The Belgian Beer Weekend 2023 Shinjuku is being held at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza from Wednesday, December 6th to Sunday, December 10th. The event has been held in Toyosu, Nagoya, Yokohama, Osaka, and Roppongi, with Shinjuku being the sixth venue. The event also features music, games, and more...
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Marukiya Shoten, a famous hidden corner store in Shibuya, will close by the end of the year.

Marukiya Shoten, a famous corner store in Kamiyamacho, Shibuya-ku, known by those in the know for its homemade food, will close on Friday, December 29. We will miss that unique space where you give your name when ordering and the proprietress calls you by name. We thank you for your long...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Kotobuki Shokudo: A relaxing bar to relax in before boarding the Shinkansen

Kotobuki Shokudo in the shopping district in front of Okayama Station is a reliable place to grab a quick drink before boarding a Shinkansen or plane. Fukube in Yaesu and Hashimoto Sake Shop in Shin-Osaka are also good options, but places like Maruhachi Sushi in Nagoya, Genzo Honten in Hiroshima, and Marusho in Sendai are open from lunchtime, so you can start your drinking session right away...
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Event Information] "Fushimi's Sake x Christmas", a mature sake tasting event at the former Gekkeikan headquarters building.

Gekkeikan will hold three special sake-related "hospitality programs" for four days only, from Friday, December 22 to Monday, December 25....
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[Information] Nakano Sake Brewery x LOGOS collaboration, part 2! New "Outdoor Hot Sake Set" now available for enjoying sake outdoors!

This is the second collaboration between LOGOS and Nakano Sake Brewery in Aichi Prefecture. The "Handago and LOGOS Outdoor Hot Sake Set," which includes a selection of sake recommended for hot sake and a hot sake set for enjoying hot sake outdoors, will go on sale on the Kunizakari online shop on Monday, December 4th.
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[Closing] After 45 years in business, Ishigaki Island's "Deigo Shokudo" will close this month

Deigo Shokudo, a long-established restaurant in Sakaemachi, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, will close its doors on Sunday, December 24th, after 45 years of business. Thank you for your hard work over the years. For more details, please click here ↓↓↓ Ryukyu Shimpo [Deigo Shokudo] 21-1 Shinsakaemachi, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture 907-0014...
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[Blog/syupo] Gotanda's "Tachinomidokoro Ichi" aims to be a cheap yet relaxing bar. A new and convenient bar opens

syupo "Gotanda's "Tachinomidokoro Ichi" aims to be a cheap but relaxing store. A new and convenient store has been born" ↓↓↓ syupo
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[Snack Talk] Bartenders' Top 5 Favorite Canned Highballs

Highballs, made with zero-sugar whiskey, are a healthy way to enjoy alcohol and are extremely popular for their refreshing taste that pairs well with food! Canned highballs are becoming increasingly popular in the alcohol sections of convenience stores and supermarkets, and the variety is expanding exponentially. From the many options available, it's hard to choose the perfect...
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