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

If beginners want to drink affordable wine daily, where and what kind should they buy? We asked Higuchi-kun of the comedy duo Higedanshaku, who is a certified wine expert and currently works to promote Japanese wine through events and online salons, about the key points to consider when choosing wine.

Kiku Masamune, Sakura Masamune, Kinshi Masamune... Why is there a "Masamune" brand all over the country among all the other sake brands? Apparently there are 147 brands nationwide. Seishu, Masamune, Masamune... I see, that's why. For more details, click here...

糖質ゼロのお酒を飲んでも、中性脂肪は減りません。むしろ、糖質ゼロのウイスキーやウォッカなどの蒸留酒は“アルコール度数が高い”という落とし穴があります。お酒はれっきとしたエネルギー源で、純アルコール量1g当たり7.1kcal分のエネルギーを...

With the drinking party season approaching, experts have warned that "combining alcohol with colas and energy drinks, which contain caffeine, is dangerous." Colas-based cocktails have long been popular. However, experts are now warning of the dangers, according to reports in India's Indiatimes and elsewhere.

About 15 years ago, the comedy duo "Higedanshaku" (Bearded Baron) became a sensation when they raised their wine glasses and shouted, "Isn't it ____?" and "Renaissance!" However, after their breakthrough, their work suddenly decreased, and they became known as one-hit wonders. Yamada Louis 53rd, the comedian who plays the straight man, is a writer...

The National Police Agency is considering new bicycle traffic rules that will strengthen measures against drunk driving. Penalties for drunk driving are also planned, which could lead to increased arrests. The "Good Bicycle Safety Law" submitted to the National Public Safety Commission on December 21, 2023...

There are only a few days left in the year. Even as we overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, year-end parties continue, and it's easy to end up drinking too much. Dr. Ikuho Seto of Genpodo Acupuncture Clinic (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo) warns, "While alcohol is said to be the best medicine, excessive consumption can also be a poison."

Aeon's private brand products. There are various lineups such as "Burial Grand," a happoshu made with rare hops, delicious yet reasonably priced draft beer, and non-alcoholic beer available for only 86 yen. Let's take a closer look at what makes them so delicious. ...

Queen's Isetan will hold a lottery to sell a "Dream Set" one set of 660,000 yen including tax, which includes one bottle of either "Yamazaki 25years" or "Hibiki 30years", the price of which will be raised significantly from next April, and a "Fukuset" one set of 110,000 yen including tax, which includes "Yamazaki 12years" and "Hakushu 12 years". ...

Kumesen Distillery will begin domestic sales of "Ukiyo 50%," part of its "Ukiyo" whiskey brand series, which is sold exclusively overseas and features designs inspired by Japanese culture, at all Okinawa Blue stores and the Kumesen Distillery online shop from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023.

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...

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...

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...