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[Snacks] Considering health risks, the company will not release new "strong" canned chuhai products

Sapporo Beer has decided not to release any new "strong" canned chuhai products with an alcohol content of 8% or more. While strong drinks are popular, they are posing health risks and addiction problems, leading to the company's decision to refrain from selling them.

2024.02.15

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The ranking of celebrities who would like to share a pot with others is announced!

Celebrity Ranking Who Wants to Surround a Pot with You Marriage information site "HOW TO MARRY" conducted a survey on "Celebrity Ranking Who Wants to Surround a Pot with You". The results are as follows. No. 1 Haruka Ayase No. 2 Sa...

2024.02.13

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[TV] It's not just bar crawls! "Snack shows to go with your drinks" to enhance your home drinking experience

A show that goes well with alcohol: BS-TBS's "Bar Wanderings" has become a staple show, both as a bar introduction program and as a drink companion. Now that COVID-19 has subsided, we've noticed an increase in "shows that go well with alcohol," especially on BS. Yoshida Rui's "Bar Wanderings"...

2024.02.12

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] Can commercially available furikake be used as a seasoning spice?

Furikake Seasoning Continent: Spices such as "Horinishi," "Maximum," and "Kurose Spice" are seasonings that are said to make any dish, including meat and fish, taste delicious. They are a familiar sight for outdoor and cooking enthusiasts...

2024.02.10

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The Macallan 1926" was sold at auction for 400 million yen!

Last November, a bottle of The Macallan 1926, a rare Scotch whisky aged for 60 years, was sold at auction for approximately 2.19 million pounds (just over 400 million yen). The whiskey market has exploded in recent years. Whiskey is a luxury investment...

2024.02.03

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[Snacks to go with drinks] I want to try these! Jalan's local hotpot rankings featuring a wide selection of delicious hotpots

The travel information magazine Jalan conducted a survey on local hotpots. Local Hotpot Rankings: In the survey, about 70% of people answered "hotpot" as one of the foods they often eat in winter, making it one of the foods they crave in winter. Favorite hotpots include "sukiyaki" and "motsu..."

2024.01.28

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The world's first "Sake 3 Membership NFT" for co-ownership of sake tanks! SAKE3Membership NFT", which allows you to become a co-owner of a sake tank, is now on sale!

Membership NFT for Co-Development of Sake The SAKE3 Membership NFT is revolutionizing the tradition of Japanese sake and forging new bonds with fans. This project offers the opportunity for the kind of collaborative development that every sake lover dreams of. ...

2024.01.27

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] Saitama is a hidden sake hotspot! Promoting the sake capital plan with "Drink Saitama"

Drink Saitama To promote Saitama's local sake, we proposed the "Sake Saitama Plan" to turn Saitama into Japan's "sake capital" under the name "Drink Saitama," a play on the movie "Fly Me to Saitama." This project aims to turn Saitama into Japan's "sake capital," and is run by the prefecture's...

2024.01.24

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[Snacks] Tequila bottles are made of paper? Check out this revolutionary material from overseas

As sustainable efforts continue to advance overseas, a very unique idea has emerged from the UK: to bottle alcoholic beverages, including tequila, in bottles made almost entirely of paper. This special bottle is called "Frugal B..."

2024.01.23

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[Snacks to go with sake] The aroma and flavor change depending on the temperature of sake - The differences and drinking methods for matured sake, junshu, fragrant sake, and refreshing sake at different temperatures

Introducing the recommended temperature for each type of sake. The aroma and flavor of sake change depending on the temperature. We divide sake into four types: matured sake, junshu, kunshu, and soshu, and introduce the best temperature for each and how to warm it up perfectly. The characteristics and temperature ranges of matured sake, junshu, kunshu, and soshu...

2024.01.18

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[Snacks to go with your drinks] Unraveling the history behind why Hyogo Prefecture is known as "Japan's No. 1 sake region"

Japan's sake culture, known as "SAKE," is gaining attention from around the world. Located in the heart of Hyogo Prefecture, which boasts the highest sake production in Japan, Nada Gogo is the collective name for five sake breweries along the coast of Kobe and Nishinomiya. Known as "Japan's No. 1 sake region" since the Edo period, Nada Gogo is a region known for its sake...

2024.01.17

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There are five types of alcohol constitution. Which one are you?

Did you know that there are five types of alcohol constitutions? By knowing your "alcohol constitution," you can figure out how to have an enjoyable relationship with alcohol that suits you. Click here to continue ↓↓↓↓ nomity Your alcohol-related body...

2024.01.14

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Sake-no-Tsumikomi] Started recruiting "Mr. SAKE" ambassadors to promote the appeal of Japanese sake.

More than 1,000 applicants! Selected by Miss SAKE, a general incorporated association that produces ambassadors to promote the appeal of sake, a traditional Japanese culture. About Mr SAKE Launched in 2017, Mr SAKE is a sake-centric Japanese...

2024.01.13

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[Alcohol Snacks] How many hours after drinking can you drive? Alcohol breakdown time, calculation method, and penalties

How long does it take for alcohol to leave your body after drinking? How does sleeping and sweating affect the rate at which alcohol is eliminated? It's said that if you calculate the decomposition time of alcohol (1 hour per 4 grams of alcohol), there's almost no chance that it will be detected by a detector...

2024.01.07

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[Snacks to go with drinks] Wine expert Hige Danshaku Higuchi recommends wines in the 1000 yen range that won't disappoint

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.

2024.01.06

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[Snacks to go with sake] Why there are so many sakes with "Masamune" in their names

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...

2024.01.02

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] That's ridiculous! Highballs are actually more likely to make you gain weight than beer!

Drinking zero-sugar alcohol does not reduce triglycerides. In fact, the pitfall of zero-sugar distilled spirits like whiskey and vodka is that they have a high alcohol content. Alcohol is a legitimate source of energy, providing 7.1 kcal per gram of pure alcohol.

2023.12.30

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] Experts warn that the combination of cola and alcohol is dangerous!

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.

2023.12.29

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[Snacks to go with drinks] Renaissance! Hige Danshaku Higuchi, "10% of my work is comedy, 90% is wine"

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...

2023.12.27

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[Snacks over drinks] Strengthening measures against drunk driving on bicycles. The same as for cars?

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...

2023.12.26

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