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Just off the west exit of JR Itabashi Station, you will find "Meisei," "Kittahachi," and "Isegen," all of which have a great atmosphere and are densely clustered in this area.

Tomorrow's episode of Nippon Television's "Tooku Ikitai" (I Want to Go Far Away) will feature Tsukaji Takemasa (Drunk Dragon) traveling through snowy Fukushima. He'll first be impressed by the beautifully snow-covered Tsuruga Castle, then enjoy a panoramic view of the snow-covered castle town from the castle tower! He'll also share his experiences with the artisans who continue to make Aizu-style candles, a traditional light source.

Kiku Masamune Oshikatsu Goods Giveaway Campaign The steel tower signboard inside the Kiku Masamune factory, which had been a symbol of Nada Gogo, Japan's largest sake producer, for 70 years since December 1953, was removed at the end of last year. The steel tower signboard acrylic stand...

Seiji Rokkaku's Drinking Train Main Line Japan Trip While there are many types of train travel, such as train riding and train photography, my train journey is "drinking trains"... This NHK-BS program, in which train enthusiast Seiji Rokkaku travels along local train lines around Japan, enjoying sake breweries and local delicacies, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in April 2025.

A new era of eki soba has arrived! While some restaurants have closed due to labor shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic, and rising costs, there are still many unique eki soba restaurants out there, despite facing numerous headwinds! A leading expert on eki soba introduces carefully selected eki soba that you really want to try right now! Even if you have to get off the train, you can still eat...

Otokoyama: The 47th Open House of Sake Breweries Otokoyama Co., Ltd. in Asahikawa City will be holding its brewery opening this Sunday. On the day, the first 500 customers will be able to purchase lucky bags (2,500 yen), and enjoy free tastings of freshly pressed sake such as "Konasano Sake" and "Taru Sake," as well as amazake (sweet sake). Paid tastings include "Rice Latte"...

Collaborative Product "Daiouhou Daiginjo 720ml Bottle" Nishinomiya-based sake brewer Ozeki Co., Ltd. will be releasing a limited-edition "Daiouhou Daiginjo 720ml Bottle" at Hanshin Racecourse to commemorate the JRA Hanshin Racecourse's reopening on March 1, 2025.

Limited Edition Sake to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Port Opening Central Japan International Airport Centrair (located in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture) will celebrate its 20th anniversary on February 17, 2025 (Monday). To commemorate the anniversary, a "Limited Edition Sake to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary" will be on sale from February 17 (Mon.), the anniversary of the opening of the airport. This limited...

Oguchi Shuzo "Home Drinking Sacred Shochu Campaign" Oguchi Shuzo, located in Isa City, the birthplace of sweet potato shochu, is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. A must-buy campaign is underway. Prizes such as automatic cooking pots, soda makers, and hot plates are available to liven up your home-drinking...

Kichijoji Iseya x Zekkeishakaba Main Store In-Store Sales On Saturday, February 15th, the Iseya Main Store will open (from 12:00 PM) and will be selling a limited number of in-store-exclusive "Marbled Gray" long-sleeve T-shirts and tenugui hand towels. (Available in limited quantities of approximately 40 of each, while supplies last.)

As part of the "Thank you to everyone in Japan for your hard work, Draft Beer Project," which has been running since 2023, Asahi Breweries, Ltd. will be hosting the "Maruef Yokocho Traveling Event" in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions from February 21st, where visitors can experience the world of Asahi Draft Beer.

ISAINA Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd. will release "ISAINA" Imojochu Soda 5% 350ml at convenience stores nationwide on Tuesday, February 25. The product will also go on sale nationwide on Tuesday, March 25, through expanded sales channels. This product...