conversation to liven up a cup of sake (esp. in the context of a tea ceremony)

Navit Corporation conducted a survey of 1,000 people regarding alcohol. The results showed that 63% people like alcohol, with beer being especially popular. Those who drink alcohol every day were in the minority, at 18.7%. Furthermore, it was found that many people prefer to drink alone...

COEDO x Calbee will release a limited-edition "Dondo Miino," a beer designed to complement the Miino. "Dondo Miino (Mellow IPA)" will be available in supermarkets, mainly in the Kanto region, from Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Product Overview...

Korea's popular rice soju, "WON SOJU," has been released in Japan as a new product, "WON SOJU TO GO." This pouch-type product is designed for outdoor use and can be frozen and carried around as an ice pack. It has an alcohol content of 171% TP4T and is 100% Korean...

Starting on July 17, 2024 (Wednesday), "Mawaru Shake Shinsei Ottersai Non-Alcohol" using Asahi Shuzo's rice malt amazake "Shinsei Amazake" will be available in limited quantities at Mos Burger outlets nationwide. This is the third collaboration since the first collaboration in 2020, the last being "Mawaru Shake ...

Oyatsu Company, Inc. and SFP Holdings, Inc. announced their first collaboration with the seafood izakaya restaurant "Isomaru Suisan." Starting July 15, 2024, they will be releasing "Baby Star Ramen," a recreation of Isomaru Suisan's popular "Crab Miso Shell Grill" menu item. Additionally, the ramen will be available at Isomaru Suisan restaurants nationwide...

Alcohol can have a negative effect on lower back pain and hip labrum inflammation. Alcohol consumption increases blood flow, potentially worsening inflammation. Painkillers and other medications are also broken down in the liver, so combining them with alcohol puts strain on the liver and reduces the effectiveness of the medication.

In Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, a 57-year-old part-time employee was arrested for filling empty bottles of premium whiskey, including Suntory's Yamazaki 25 Year Old, with other alcoholic beverages and bringing them to a pawn shop, defrauding them of 1.57 million yen. The incident occurred in February of last year, when the pawn shop manager noticed that the bottles were different from the genuine articles...

Snack Mama Card Collection JINRO has teamed up with the All Japan Snack Bar Federation to support the snack bar industry! We're releasing limited edition products with the "Snack Mama Card Collection." During the Showa era, the number of cards reached its peak of approximately 300,000, and today, the number is approximately 100,000.

HAKUSAKU Thin-Sliced Sake Cups Crafted by Atsuta Kigyo (Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya), a manufacturer of aircraft and rocket parts, these sake cups are made from the same material as aircraft parts, with a 0.6mm thin rim. The cup's presence is diminished when placed against the lips, allowing the sake to be enjoyed most effectively. This "ultimate sake cup..."

bioDays Otter Otter is one of the most popular brands of Japanese sake. Now, a supplement that not only allows people who cannot drink sake to enjoy this taste, but also harnesses the power of microalgae euglena (Japanese name: Midori Mushi) has appeared on the market. Asahi Shuzo, the company that manufactures and sells Otters...

The Miss SAKE Association held the "2024 Miss SAKE Japan Final Selection" on Friday, June 7th, and selected the "2024 Miss SAKE Japan." Grand Prix: Yuri Minami, representing Osaka. Runner-up:...

A research group at Saga University has announced that people who experience red faces when drinking alcohol (known as Asian flush) are less susceptible to COVID-19 infection. The study showed that people with an Asian flush constitution are about one-fifth as likely to be infected as those without the condition.

Imadeya Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chiba and operating the IMADEYA select liquor store chain with locations in GINZA SIX, Kinshicho PARCO, Chiba Ekinaka, Kiyosumi Shirakawa, and Karuizawa, announced today, May 2024, that it will implement a license surrender program to combat the declining rate of license surrender among seniors.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) has issued a warning that drinking alcohol and energy drinks together poses a health risk of caffeine overdose. This was in response to a spike in inquiries on May 8, which the ministry believes was influenced by a popular YouTube video. The ministry...