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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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A metal lump is thrown directly into alcohol and juiced! Unprecedented heating goods "joule

On Friday, September 29, an unprecedented item called "joule," which heats the drink in the cup by directly feeding a chunk of metal heated by a bonfire into the beverage, will go on sale. The "joule," as its name suggests, accumulates the heat of a bonfire at over 700 degrees Celsius...

2023.09.28

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[Snack Talk] First "Mrs. SAKE" event to serve as a role model for "Miss SAKE"

The Miss SAKE program was launched in 2013 to select an ambassador to promote the appeal of Japanese sake both domestically and internationally. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, and in addition to Miss SAKE being a program exclusively for unmarried women, we are also expanding to include Mrs SAKE, which is open to anyone regardless of marital status or age.

2023.09.16

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In-depth review and matrix diagram of 11 major canned lemon sours

Lemon sours in cans used to be associated with Kirin "Hyoketsu", but recently we have seen many different kinds of lemon sours at convenience stores, and it is hard to decide which one to choose. Here is a thorough analysis of 11 types of canned lemon sours! I'm so grateful for this! Business journalist...

2023.09.12

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[Snacks to go with sake] Good news for Saitama residents! The first Miss SAKE competition will be held in Saitama!

With over 1,000 applicants, the 2024 Miss SAKE Saitama competition will be held for the first time to select an ambassador who will spread the appeal of sake. The Miss SAKE Saitama competition has been held annually in various prefectures. The Grand Prix winner will be selected to compete in the national...

2023.09.10

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[Snacks] Top 50 Shochu Sales Companies! Kirishima Shuzo Ranks No. 1 for 11 Consecutive Years

Teikoku Databank's Fukuoka branch announced the top 50 shochu and awamori manufacturers in Japan in terms of sales for 2022. Taking first place for the 11th consecutive year is Kirishima Shuzo, located in Miyakonojo, makers of "Kurogiri" and "Akagiri." Second place goes to Sanwa Shurui, makers of "Iichiko." They're still going strong. Midsummer Gift [Free Shipping] Kirishima Yaki...

2023.09.05

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[Snacks to go with drinks] Can you eat chicken wings on the train tracks at Nagoya Station?

A beer garden called "Sekai no Yamachan Nagoya Station Platform 1" has opened on Nagoya Station's Platform 1, which has been out of service since 2019 due to construction work on the linear train. It will be open only from September 1st to October 31st. This is sure to make any train lover salivating.

2023.09.04

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The ranking of cities where you want to drink! That town ranked first in both "alone" and "in a group"!

LIFULL Co., Ltd. conducted a survey of about 500 people about "towns where I want to go drinking". The top-ranked town to go drinking alone is Kasai in third place, followed by Asakusa in second place, and Ueno in first place! Other cities are Kanamachi, Kichijoji, Kinshicho...

2023.08.21

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[Snacks to go with your drinks] Gold prices continue to soar! Two types of 18-karat gold sake cups will be released on September 18th!

Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry Co., Ltd. will be selling two types of 18-karat gold sake cups at Ginza Tanaka stores and online starting Monday, September 18th (national holiday). The suggested retail price for the round "round" sake cup (see above) is ¥1,195,600. The suggested retail price for the "bell-shaped" sake cup (see below) is ¥1,127,000. ¥1 million...

2023.08.17

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[Snacks to go with sake] Who will be the Hokkaido sake tasting champion? Participants wanted!

The Hokkaido Sake Brewers Association is accepting applications for the All-Hokkaido Sake Tasting Championship, which also serves as the Hokkaido representative selection for the 42nd National Sake Tasting Championship, from August 18th. If you're a Hokkaido resident and confident in your sake tasting skills, don't be shy and apply now! For more information...

2023.08.16

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[Snacks to go with drinks] When choosing a bar, what do drinkers prioritize? Cost-effectiveness comes in third, selling food comes in second, but what comes in first?

Kakuyasu released the results of a survey of 162 users who subscribe to its email newsletter on how to choose an izakaya. The third most popular answer was "cost performance," followed by "sellout dishes," and the top answer was "atmosphere of the restaurant." Furthermore, "Choosing a new restaurant" also ranked third, with "knowledge..." also ranking third.

2023.08.12

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