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Starbucks and Kirishima Sake Brewery collaboration facility by Kengo Kuma to open in spring 2026.

Starbucks Coffee Japan and Kirishima Sake Brewery have opened a collaborative facility scheduled to open in the spring of 2026. Designed by Kengo Kuma, the facility will feature a serene space that emphasizes coexistence with the local community and environment and makes use of bamboo. The glass-walled botanical garden will include coffee trees, sweet potatoes...

2024.10.28

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[Information] Japanese sake brand "ICHI-GO-CAN®" experience stores open in Musashi-Sakai and Kunitachi for a limited time

"ICHI-GO-CAN®" Experience Stores "ICHI-GO-CAN®," a Japanese sake brand where you can enjoy sake from all over Japan, will open experience stores at JR Kunitachi Station and JR Musashi-Sakai Station on weekends only from Friday, November 1, 2024 to Sunday, December 22, 2024...

2024.10.27

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[Information] Lottery sales of "SUIKYO 15 Years Old," a sweet potato shochu aged for 15 years in oak barrels, have begun.

KURAND Co., Ltd. will begin selling "SUIKYO 15 Year Old" through a lottery at our online liquor store, "Kurand," starting at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024. ( ) SUIKYO 15 Year Old "SUIKYO...

2024.10.26

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[Product Information] Ise Kado Beer's popular craft beer "NEKO NIHIKI" is now available in cans!

NEKO NIHIKI ISEKADO (Nikenjaya Mochi Kadoya Honten Co., Ltd., Ise City, Mie Prefecture) is pleased to announce the release of its popular craft beer "NEKO NIHIKI" in cans. Previously available in bottles, this product is now available in cans, thanks to its cute design and unique beer style...

2024.10.26

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[Snacks] Heineken launches "The Boring Mode," an app that "enriches your real life," for the first time in Japan

The World's Most Boring Smartphone: "The Boring Mode" Heineken Japan released the free app "The Boring Mode" in Japan on October 23rd, which aims to distance people from smartphone addiction and promote real-life interactions. This app is...

2024.10.25

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[Insider News] Denki Groove x West Coast Brewing / The third collaboration beer is set to be released!

The highly acclaimed collaboration, which saw its first in 2022 and second in 2023, is back in 2024! In addition to three types of craft beer, this year we will also be releasing two special beer glasses that are sure to sell out immediately. Don't miss out! Located in the hometown of two members of Denki Groove...

2024.10.25

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The first place was decided by a wide margin to be "Edamame" (green soybeans)!

A ranking site planned and edited by CM Site, Inc. that examines "Just curious", "Ranking-o! is a ranking site that examines "50 popular snacks! What do you recommend to go with alcohol and beer? The results of the "What do you recommend that goes well with alcohol and beer? The article includes comments from the voters.

2024.10.23

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[Mook Book] "Famous Bars of Japan," a collection of bars where locals gather from all over the country, is now on sale!

Pia MOOK "Famous Japanese Bars" On October 21st, Pia Corporation released "Famous Japanese Bars," a book compiling famous bars from all over Japan known only to locals. Once you step through the noren curtain, you'll find yourself drawn to a relaxing spot where local drinkers gather. The owner's warm and welcoming...

2024.10.22

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[Information] Realistic reproduction of canned alcohol! Capsule toy "Buy a Box! Canned Chuhai" to be released on October 24th

"Buy the Box! Canned Chuhai" Tarin International will release the capsule toy "Buy the Box! Canned Chuhai" starting October 24th. Each toy costs 300 yen. These capsule toys are replicas of canned drinks like chuhai and beer in 1/12 scale. The capsule toys...

2024.10.22

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[Information] X Followers Exceed 10,000: "Fukushin" T-shirt Giveaway Campaign

Fukushin, a ramen chain with a presence mainly in Tokyo and well-known for its blue sign, is holding a campaign to celebrate reaching 10,000 followers on its official X account. Fifty people who like and repost X's posts will be entered into a lottery to win a Fukushin T-shirt! Starting October 25th...

2024.10.21

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[Taste succession] Regulars take over the flavor of "Mutsumibashi Kadoya," which closed in June

Okinawa Soba "Mutsumibashi Kadoya" The Okinawa soba restaurant "Mutsumibashi Kadoya," which was in business in Naha City for 72 years and closed in June of this year, is now being continued by "Kissa Tsubame" in Urasoe City. The owner of Kissa Tsubame was a regular customer at Kadoya, and wanted to preserve the traditional flavor, so he...

2024.10.21

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Simile" joins the keychain line of official Tama-chan Channel merchandise.

Simile Keychain "Simile" is now available as a keychain, bottle tag, Senja-fuda, and other useful keychain series. The "oval key holder" is made of colored acrylic with a sense of transparency...

2024.10.20

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Rare whiskey with "Godzilla-1.0" label to go on sale.

A special whiskey in collaboration with the movie "Godzilla-1.0" will be sold by lottery on WHISKY MEW, a website specializing in whiskey. The label was designed by director Takashi Yamazaki, and whisky critic Hideo Yamaoka carefully selected a 1986 "Glenrothes" single-mo...

2024.10.20

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Monster Hunter x Hakutsuru" limited collaboration sake goes on sale on November 8 (Fri.)!

Monster Hunter x Hakutsuru To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the "Monster Hunter" series, a "Monster Hunter x Hakutsuru" limited edition collaborative sake will be released on Friday, November 8. The new product will be "Hakutsuru Monster Hunter x Hakutsuru" featuring the 20th anniversary visual on the package.

2024.10.19

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Hoppy's third president, Meena, will appear on BS Fuji's program for two weeks.

BS Fuji "Prime Online Saturday" Ms. Mina Ishiwatari, the third president of Hoppy Beverage, will appear on "Prime Online Saturday" broadcast live every Saturday at 6:00 p.m. for two weeks on October 19 and 25. The topic of the first week will be the third generation of the company since its establishment...

2024.10.18

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Special "Diamond Party" Event Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Tokaido Shinkansen and Ozeki's "One Cup 🄬" Starts Accepting Entries

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2024.10.17

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Tweet from the manager] Mitaka Hachocho is spontaneously turning into a side street.

Hatchocho in Mitaka, which used to be a red-light district in the olden days, is officially called "Musashi-Hatcho Tokubutsu Dori" (Musashi Hatcho Special Drinking Street), which is a rare drinking street where young people who used to work in Kichijoji and other places opened one store after another and spontaneously turned into a side street...

2024.10.16

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] What!? Drinking too much alcohol can make your hair gray!?

When you drink too much alcohol, your liver can't keep up with the breakdown of alcohol, which increases the amount of active oxygen, adversely affecting cells and melanin production, leading to more gray hair. Furthermore, the breakdown of alcohol consumes the protein that makes up hair, making it harder for nutrients to reach the hair. This, combined with aging, can accelerate graying. Here are some countermeasures...

2024.10.15

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[Snacks to go with alcohol] Canned chuhai market shifts away from strong drinks and towards low-alcohol products due to health-conscious trends

In recent years, demand for low-alcohol products has been increasing in the canned chuhai market. While the high-alcohol "strong" drinks that were once popular have become a trend, consumers are increasingly expressing their desire to avoid getting drunk, prompting alcoholic beverage manufacturers to strengthen their lineups of low-alcohol products.

2024.10.12

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[Information] Expensive? No, it's the best value for money! "Premium Highball Yamazaki (Gorgeous and Rich Flavor)" Newly released in limited quantities

Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki (Gorgeous and Rich Flavor) 350ml Can Starting Tuesday, December 24th, Suntory will be releasing a limited number of "Suntory Premium Highball Yamazaki (Gorgeous and Rich Flavor) 350ml Can" nationwide. Suntory is a company founded by its founder...

2024.10.12

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