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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.

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...

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...

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.

Collaboration goods of Kichijoji Iseya and Zekkei Sakeba The first goods of Kichijoji Iseya, which boasts a long history and popularity along the Chuo Line, will be sold at Zekkei Sakeba. The design of the goods has been created to be enjoyed by people of all ages while respecting the "Iseya" style...

Get off the Osaka Loop Line, walk around, and enjoy a drink! This popular web series by Suzuki Nao has been published as a book! maruzenjunkudo With extensive additions and revisions, you can enjoy a walk around the Osaka Loop Line, get off the line, walk around, and enjoy a drink. With almost no prior information, you can...

Chuo Line Beer Works JR Chuo Line Community Design Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Koganei City, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yutaka Ozawa), a member of the JR East Group, plans and manages several craft beer events, including the Chuo Line Beer Festival, and also produces beer using hops grown by station staff.

Asahi Sake Juku Sake Brewery "Asahi Sake Juku" is a course to enjoy learning about and familiarizing yourself with sake. The Asahi Sake Brewery will be the classroom for this special program, where you can taste more than 10 brands of sake, including "Kubota" and "Asahiyama," and learn about the sake production process....

Calbee will release a new product in its "Exquisite Kappa Ebisen" series, "Exquisite Kappa Ebisen Goto Nada Salt and Sweet and Sour Ginger Flavor," at convenience stores from February 3, 2025, followed by general sales from February 17, with a limited run until late May.

My Sake World Oike Bettei My Sake World, an experiential facility where you can blend and create your own sake, opened on January 23, 2025 in the traditional Kyoto house Oike Bettei. Learn about the history and culture of sake while tasting...