2025-02

Tomorrow's episode of Nippon Television's "Tooku Ikitai" (I Want to Go Far Away) will feature Tsukaji Takemasa (Drunk Dragon) traveling through snowy Fukushima. He'll first be impressed by the beautifully snow-covered Tsuruga Castle, then enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-covered castle town from the castle tower! He'll also share his experiences with the artisans who continue to make Aizu-style candles, a traditional light source.

Kiku Masamune Oshikatsu Goods Giveaway Campaign The steel tower signboard inside the Kiku Masamune factory, which had been a symbol of Nada Gogo, Japan's largest sake producer, for 70 years since December 1953, was removed at the end of last year. The steel tower signboard acrylic stand...

Seiji Rokkaku's Drinking Train Main Line Japan Trip While there are many types of train travel, such as train riding and train photography, my train journey is "drinking trains"... This NHK-BS program, in which train enthusiast Seiji Rokkaku travels along local train lines around Japan, enjoying sake breweries and local delicacies, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in April 2025.

A new era of eki soba has arrived! While some restaurants have closed due to labor shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising costs, there are still many unique eki soba restaurants out there, despite facing numerous headwinds! A leading expert on eki soba introduces carefully selected eki soba that you really want to try right now! Even if you have to get off the train, you can still eat...

Otokoyama: The 47th Open House of Sake Breweries Otokoyama Co., Ltd. in Asahikawa City will be holding its brewery opening this Sunday. On the day, the first 500 customers will be able to purchase lucky bags (2,500 yen), and enjoy free tastings of freshly pressed sake such as "Konasano Sake" and "Taru Sake," as well as amazake (sweet sake). Paid tastings include "Rice Latte"...