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

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...

Highballs, made with zero-sugar whiskey, are a healthy way to enjoy alcohol and are extremely popular for their refreshing taste that pairs well with food! Canned highballs are becoming increasingly popular in the alcohol sections of convenience stores and supermarkets, and the variety is expanding exponentially. From the many options available, it's hard to choose the perfect...

The multi-talented Imoarai-zaka Kakunaga, who is also an actor, comedian, stage director, and picture book author, was involved in the entire production process, from digging for sweet potatoes to washing them, sorting them, preparing them, and designing the labels.

Kappa Ebisen, well-known for its "I can't stop, I can't stop..." message, is pleased to announce the release of "Zesshin Kappa Ebisen Seto no Shio to Scallop Flavor," the first product co-created with fans in the "Zesshin Kappa Ebisen" lineup, featuring a combination of ingredients for a snack with alcoholic beverages. The product will be available from December 4, 2023 (Monday)...

Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, which is responsible for supporting hometown tax donations, has registered a subscription gift package that includes Minoh Beer, a popular local beer representative of Minoh, and Gamba Monkey Beer, a collaboration product with Gamba Osaka, a J1 soccer team whose hometown is Minoh.

Online liquor store Krando is holding a limited-time "Sake Gacha Fukubukuro 2024," a limited-edition fukubukuro project from its popular "Sake Gacha" project. The fukubukuro is a perfect way to celebrate the year-end and New Year holidays with original products only available at Kurando, including New Year's labels of popular brands....

The "Bottle Armor," a yoroi that can be worn over sake bottles made by armor manufacturer Ohgoshi Chu Seisakusho in Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture, costs about 80,000 yen for a "mini" yoroi that can be worn over a wine bottle or a four-quart bottle, and about 100,000 yen for a one-quart bottle. This is the reason why these are popular among tourists from abroad, and why they have become high-end Japanese souvenirs....

Mizuno, a sports manufacturer, has developed a beer-flavored carbonated beverage called "PUHAAH." Since its release, it has attracted attention for its novelty as a non-alcoholic craft beer perfect for after sports. [Free shipping to Honshu] [Alcohol content: 0.00!] PUHAAH...