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[Snack Talk] I want to complete it! JINRO's original "Snack Mama Card Collection" is here!

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.

2024.06.25

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[Snacks to go with drinks] Pre-orders now open for "Mikatahara Potato Chips," a potato chip that can only be enjoyed once a year

Mikatahara Potato Chips. Made with 100% Mikatahara Potato, Shizuoka Prefecture's renowned premium brand, Mikatahara Potato Chips (Lightly Salted) and Mikatahara Potato Chips (Seaweed Salt). Pre-orders will begin on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Koikeya Online Shop.

2024.06.23

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[Snacks to go with your drinks] "HAKUSAKU Usukake" sake cups made by a manufacturer of aircraft and rocket parts

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..."

2024.06.15

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The birth of "Otters," a food that even non-drinkers can enjoy.

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...

2024.06.12

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[Snacks to go with drinks] The Grand Prix and Runner-up of "2024 Miss SAKE Japan" have been decided!

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:...

2024.06.11

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[Snacks to go with the drinks] Japanese sake served in the VIP room at Dodgers Stadium

Yoshikubo Sake Brewery in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has begun serving Ippin Junmai Daiginjo sake at the MLB Dodgers Stadium. Ippin Junmai Ginjo 720ml, Price: ¥1,815 (tax included, shipping not included) (As of May 26, 2024). The stadium's VIP room...

2024.05.27

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] People whose faces turn red after drinking alcohol are less likely to catch coronavirus, according to a study by Saga University

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.

2024.05.25

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] Return your license and get some alcohol! License return campaign "Returning Sake"

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.

2024.05.22

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[Snacks to go with drinks] "I forgot to chill my drinks!" Solved. Canned beer becomes ice-cold in about 15 minutes.

As the coming season approaches, opportunities for BBQs and camping will increase. Drinking a cold beer in nature is something special. However, even if you store purchased drinks in a cooler box, they may not be chilled enough if the time between buying them and drinking them is short. In such cases...

2024.05.20

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Fisheries of Japan warns that "using alcoholic beverages with energy drinks is dangerous.

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...

2024.05.18

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] Eat them with beer! Four new products in the "Mister Potato" series are now available

Mr. Potato will be releasing four new products in the "Mr. Potato" series of potato chips, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from adults to children, on Monday, May 27th. The original flavor has a light salty taste, while the sour cream and onion flavor is refreshing and creamy...

2024.05.15

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[Snacks to go with your drinks] Sometimes you don't have an opener. 10 ways to open a wine cork with a substitute!

I want to open a bottle of wine, but I don't have a corkscrew. Wine can be easily opened using a corkscrew, and it's a must-have item for wine lovers. However, what if you lose your corkscrew at home, or you're trying to open a bottle of wine outside?

2024.05.10

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[Snacks to go with your drinks] Chibi Maruko-chan x Hatsukame Brewery Collaboration Sake "Father Hiroshi" to be released again this year! Pre-orders open from May 7th (Tue)

We have decided to release a new "Chibi Maruko-chan" product, a Japanese sake in collaboration with Hatsukame Brewing Co., Ltd. (Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture). The first collaboration between "Chibi Maruko-chan" and Hatsukame Brewing was in 2021. To celebrate Father's Day and Hiroshi's birth...

2024.05.08

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[Snacks to go with drinks] Grand prize winners in each category will be decided at the "2024 Mrs. SAKE Japan / Mr. SAKE JAPAN Final Selection"!

2024 Mrs. SAKE Japan / Mr. SAKE JAPAN New ambassadors have been selected to connect the charm of Japanese culture, focusing on the traditional Japanese art of sake, to the world. 2024 Mrs. SAKE winners announced (from left):

2024.05.05

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[Snacks to go with drinks] Will beer company Heineken enter the mobile phone business?

"The Boring Phone" The beer company Heineken has announced the classic flip phone, the "Boring Phone." This phone only has basic functions such as calling, SMS, an address book, FM radio, and simple games. Hardware...

2024.05.03

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[Snacks to go with your drinks] Okinawa's first craft sake brewery, NOMU Brewery, opens in Koza Ichibangai

NOMU Brewery TABELU Co., Ltd. will open the first craft sake brewery in Okinawa Prefecture, "NOMU Brewery," in Koza Ichibangai. The brewery will produce doburoku and sparkling sake using Okinawan rice, while incorporating local culture. Technical cooperation...

2024.04.30

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[Snacks to go with your drinks] An unmanned sake station opens on the JR San'in Line. A local beer brewery in Shimane Prefecture renovates the station building and develops a factory.

Iwami Beer, a local craft beer manufacturer, has opened a new factory at the unmanned JR San'in Line Nami Station in Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, with operations scheduled to begin in September. The factory will produce beer and fruit liquor in a renovated section of the station. Plans are also underway for a sheep farm, organic vegetable farm, and restaurant nearby...

2024.04.29

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[Snack Talk] The 38th Awamori Queen has been selected!

The 38th Awamori Queen Selection Contest was held in Naha City on Sunday, April 21st, and three new Awamori Queens were selected from the 10 finalists! The name "Awamori Queen Selection Contest" sounds great! It's a great way to promote Awamori...

2024.04.26

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CHO CO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN remade that famous song "I can drink, I can drink, I can drink, I can drink.

Nihon Zenkoku Sake Ondo The "Nihon Zenkoku Sake Ondo" that you have heard at least once, "I can drink sake, I can drink sake, I can drink sake, I can drink sake," has been remade by CHO CO CO PA CO CO CHO CO CO QUIN QUIN. The music video will be released on April 26. ...

2024.04.23

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Why is Heineken sponsoring an e-sports tournament?

Japanese Player 0.0 Final On April 4, Heineken hosted the Japanese Player 0.0 Final, a domestic e-sports tournament "Player 0.0. Focusing on the non-alcoholic beer market...

2024.04.12

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