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The price of Suntory Whiskey has been raised sharply from 160,000 yen to 360,000 yen! Suntory Whisky Price Raise

Suntory will raise the prices of some of its domestic premium whiskey products from April 1st of next year. In recent years, domestic whiskey supply has been tight due to rising demand both at home and abroad. High-priced products, in particular, require long-term aging, so production cannot be increased immediately, making it difficult to fully meet demand.

2023.11.28

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[Snacks to go with drinks] Orion Hotel Naha, created by Orion Beer, opens on November 20th

The Orion Hotel Naha, run by Okinawa's Orion Beer, reopened on Monday, November 20th along Kokusai-Zori Street. The first floor newly opened "THE ORION BEER DINING," where you can enjoy limited-edition original beers and other drinks. Staying...

2023.11.27

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Sake-no Tsubasa] The first sunrise of 2024 while drinking sake at 229 meters above Shibuya.

On January 1, 2024, a special event will be held at SHIBUYA SKY, an observation facility located on the 14th, 45th, 46th and rooftop of Shibuya Scramble Square, to view the first sunrise and pay a visit to the...

2023.11.26

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[Snacks to go with drinks] Yukiyoshi Ozawa becomes new character for the best-selling "Hakutsuru Maru"

A new commercial for Hakutsuru Maru has been released, featuring actor Yukiyoshi Ozawa. Under a clear blue sky, Yukiyoshi Ozawa drinks and eats enthusiastically at a fishing port! The commercial will begin airing tomorrow, November 23rd. Hakutsuru Maru! Instagram Hakutsuru...

2023.11.25

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[Snack Talk] Local sake with the faces of J2 soccer team Thespakusatsu Gunma players on the label goes on sale

We're releasing a local sake set featuring the faces of J2 soccer team Thespakusatsu Gunma's players on the label. There are two sets: the "Middle Set," featuring five players in their 30s and the club's emblem, and the "Young Set," featuring five players in their 20s and the club's mascot. Both sets contain 300ml of local sake...

2023.11.21

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Sake Gacha Fukubukuro 2024 Sake Gacha Fukubukuro 2024", a random delivery of sake

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....

2023.11.20

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Sake-no-Tsukkomi] For a regular drink on a day off from drinking! Japanese tea soda" made with soda water and tea bags

To drink alcohol for a long time, you need to make sure to take a day off from drinking. Parikko-san made and drank a "Japanese tea soda," a carbonated soda and soda that can be easily made to drink on such a rest day, and compared the results. Which one is the best fit for you? Daily Portal Z Parikko "Japanese Tea Soda" made with soda water and tea bags...

2023.11.15

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A 100,000-yen "armor to wear on sake bottles" is selling like hotcakes to foreigners.

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....

2023.11.12

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[Snacks] Sports manufacturer Mizuno develops non-alcoholic beer for exercise, "PUHAAH"

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...

2023.11.07

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A part of the interior of the legendary bar "Dewguchi" is now in Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery.

Matsuyama City's "Tsuyuguchi" bar was beloved by many fans nationwide as the "holy land of highballs." It closed last September, and then in September of this year, its owner, Takao Tsuyuguchi, passed away at the age of 86. In the midst of this, a bar with a single-piece counter and other amenities was opened in an effort to preserve the Western liquor culture that had developed in the area for the next generation.

2023.11.06

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[Snacks to go with drinks] The Japan Series is heating up! If they win, you can experience a beer shower!

Based on the concept of "An otherworldly viewing experience," Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji will be selling a limited-time plan from November 1st (Wed) to 5th (Sun), 2023, that includes a baseball game viewing experience, a beer shower if the team wins, and accommodation. The special venue for viewing the game will be a project...

2023.11.01

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Sake-no-Tsumari] Black Label "Osakametro Design Can" released in limited quantities.

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Midosuji Line of Osaka Metro on May 20 this year, Sapporo Beer and Osaka Metro have collaborated on a limited-quantity release of Black Label "Osaka Metro Design Can" in two prefectures in the Kinki area, starting today, October 24 (Tuesday), 2010....

2023.10.24

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The Hanshin Tigers' league championship brought a rush of orders for "Pineapple Ame Sour".

Pineapple Ame Sour Moto, an alcoholic beverage that recreates the taste of "pineapple candy," which became a topic of conversation after professional baseball manager Akifu Okada of the Hanshin Tigers had a sip of it during a game, is selling well, temporarily running out of stock. Nakano BC Pineapple Ame Sour Moto 2...

2023.10.23

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The new beer server "nomigo" that comes out with room temperature 350ml cans of kumquat beer.

The new commercial beer server, "nomiigo," is intended for unopened, room-temperature beer. It's targeted at fast food restaurants, ramen shops, family restaurants, and other dining establishments, but it would be fun to try it out at a corner bar. For more details, click here: ↓↓↓...

2023.10.18

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[Sake-no-Tsumari] A campaign to win a pure gold shin lemon worth 2 million yen was launched!

Sapporo's Thin Lemon Sour "Thanks for the Great Response! Win 2 Million Yen Worth of Pure Gold Thin Lemon Campaign" has been running since October 16. Follow and retweet the official "X" account of Sapporo Beer to enter the campaign, and one lucky winner will win 2 million yen worth of...

2023.10.17

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[Snacks to go with your drinks] Hakutsuru launches "Hakutsuru 280th Anniversary Website" to celebrate its 280th anniversary

Hakutsuru Sake Brewery, a sake brewery in Nada, Hyogo Prefecture, celebrated its 280th anniversary on October 10th. To commemorate the occasion, they have launched the "Hakutsuru 280th Anniversary Website," which provides information on Hakutsuru's history. Congratulations! Visit the Hakutsuru 280th Anniversary Website below...

2023.10.13

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[Snacks over drinks] Hakutsuru's "ZIMA" signs official partnership agreement with professional basketball team "Kobe Storks"

Hakutsuru Sake Brewery's liqueur brand, ZIMA, has signed an official partnership agreement with the Kobe Storks, a local professional basketball team in the B.League Division 2, starting from the 2023-2024 season. Through ZIMA, Kobe Storks...

2023.10.08

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Sake-no-Tsumari] "Our Team" cheering sake for fall athletic and sporting events to go on sale in the fall season only.

The fall sports season is in full swing. Rugby, basketball and professional baseball are in full swing. Daiichi Sake Brewery in Tochigi Prefecture will release "Our Team" sake on October 8 (Sun.) for the fall season only. The 8th is the Rugby World Cup first round league match against Argentina! We are looking forward to it!

2023.10.07

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I want it sober! Original "Can Battery" that can turn your favorite beer can into a dry cell battery

Stereo Skip Inc., a novelty planning company, opened "Original Can Battery Novelty Web" on October 2. The company began accepting orders for original dry cell batteries in the form of canned products. The company has been producing original can-shaped dry cell batteries for canned beer, canned chuhai, canned coffee, canned carbonated beverages, canned fruit, and canned fruit.

2023.10.06

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Jointly developed with Bulldog! Released shochu exclusively for okonomiyaki

Den-en Shuzo in Kagoshima has developed a new product "Okonomiyaki Shochu" in cooperation with Bulldog Sauce in Tokyo, which will be on sale at the official Den-en Shuzo mail order site from October 4, 2012. Gourmet Shochu New Release 】Imo Shochu Den-en Okonomiyaki Shochu 900ml 2...

2023.09.30

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