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It rained heavily in the morning, and I thought it would cool down, but it's muggy. I thought it would cool down at night after Obon, but I still can't sleep without the air conditioner on. It's definitely hotter than it was 10 years ago. I wonder what it'll be like in 10 years. Oh well, that's okay... Fine sake...

A collaboration between Nada-Mikage sake brewer Kenbishi and Uniqlo's T-shirt brand UT went on sale on August 14th. To commemorate the launch, Kenbishi stickers will be distributed at the Uniqlo Harajuku store from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 26th. [Nada's famous sake] Kenbishi...

Stores closing by August 31st (Thursday) Due to the redevelopment of the north exit of Tateishi Station, many stores are closing in August. Be prepared to wait in line, but head to one of these famous stores to experience the flavors and atmosphere of these stores one last time. Tateishi "Toribo" The famous store "Toribo," located right outside the north exit of Tateishi Station, will be open until the end of August. That's...

Mitsukan "Ponzu Sour", recently seen at "Dairoji" in Shinbashi and "New Kayaba" in Kayaba-cho, will hold a collaboration event with Shin Umeda Shokudo Gai from 8/25 to 8/27. Mitsukan Ponzu Sour (360ml*2cosets) [Mitsu...

Isuzu Bakery has released "Nada Gogo," a sliced bread made with Hakutsuru Sake Brewery's Daiginjo sake lees. This sliced bread won the Grand Prix in the sliced bread category at the 5th Bakery Japan Cup, which determines the best bakery in Japan by Japanese artisans. Located in Kobe,...

The third book in the "Modest Sake" series by bar writer Paricco, "Sake and Snack Weather," will be released today, August 23rd (Wednesday). I'd love to read it while relaxing at a diner and sipping a bottle of beer. X @paricco

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...

Takara Shochu Highball, a must-have for home-drinking, "Strong Apple Cider Wari" will be released in limited quantities nationwide this year on September 5 (Tue.). The "Strong Series" offers the strongest carbonation in the series, with a refreshing apple cider flavor that is clean and not sweet. Shochu Highball 35...

Nihon Zakari", well-known for its signboards at "Ebisu" in Oshima, Koto-ku and "Suganoyu" in Kami-Itabashi, will have a booth at the "New Acoustic Camp" to be held in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture for three days from September 16 (Friday). The company will be selling bottled cans of "Nama-no-Hara Sake" and anyone can join in...

Drinking canned beer outside during the hot summer is irresistible. Even at a barbecue, the ice pack often melts quickly or doesn't cool down quickly enough. I discovered a convenient item for those times! It might even look stylish when you bring it to a corner bar! THE IC...

Hibiya Chante × "SHINE SHOW!" × HOPPY will hold a tie-up campaign "NOMIMA SHOW! Hoppy's original cocktails will be served, and participants in the stamp rally will ...

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...

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...

Suntory's world-class single malt whisky Yamazaki will be released in a limited quantity on October 3, 2012 (11,000 yen including tax) as LIMITED EDITION 2023. It will be sold by lottery, and the deadline to apply for the first lottery is today, October 15, at 23:59. The second drawing will be...

I guess we won't be able to see the view from the north exit of Tateishi Station once September arrives. The entire area will be off-limits and will be destroyed one after another... How sad. Edokko, the restaurant that got me hooked on balls, also seems to be clearing out its interior.

Akihabara-based home appliance manufacturer Sanko released a sake-specific refrigerator on August 7th that can chill five 1.8L bottles of sake upright. It's priced at ¥36,800! Use your summer bonus to get one! This compact refrigerator keeps sake bottles cold, makes a great gift, and is practical for storing bottles.

Lanzhou in Tateishi, which had been closed due to the owner's back pain, recently announced its closure due to the redevelopment of the north exit. The word "temporarily" on the sign read, "We are temporarily closing as we have not yet decided on a new store. Thank you for your patronage. Lanzhou." The word "temporarily" raised many hopes...