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[YouTube] Drinking at the festival! From Omiya's Hikawa Shrine to the pub in front of the station

We strolled through the Tokaichi market at Omiya Hikawa Shrine, visited a corner bar, a famous 24-hour coffee shop, and a classic pub crawl! Izakaya Master by Shiomi Nayu
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[Closed] Akimotoya Sakuradai store will close at the end of January

Opened in 2011, Akimotoya's Sakuradai store will close at the end of January 2026. Akimoto-san's blog states that he is rethinking the future of the store, including the name, from scratch, and that he is considering creating a small, relaxed store with a small staff, where Akimoto-san himself will be on-site.
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[Product Information] Taiwan Kavalan Highball released exclusively at Lawson

Taiwanese premium whiskey brand Kavalan has released a limited-edition canned highball, the Kavalan Bar Cocktail Dry Peated Whisky Highball, exclusively for Japan, at Lawson stores nationwide from December 16, 2025 (528 yen including tax).
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[Blog/Parikko] Spring chrysanthemum tempura at Okachimachi Village Hall

It's nothing special, but it's spacious, has counter seating, booth seating, and tatami seating, serves unpretentious snacks, and is reasonably priced to cater to any clientele. I wouldn't venture far to visit this place, but somehow I ended up here again tonight. That day, I ended up taking the JR Okachimachi line...
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[Made to order] Tama Channel releases two types of trainers

This fluffy, soft, fleece-lined crew neck is perfect for everyday wear or relaxing. Available in five colors. There are two designs: the classic "Simille" and the new "Kate!" Orders are being accepted until January 5th! Click here to purchase...
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[Product Information] Hostel UNPLAN and Ichinoya, a long-established sake brewery in Omachi, have teamed up to release "SAKE SHOT," a 50ml shot of sake.

Yamaai Crew, a hotel and restaurant chain in the Hakuba area of Nagano Prefecture, is collaborating with the UNPLAN Village Hakuba hostel and Ichinoya Sake Brewery, a long-established sake brewery in Omachi, to launch a new sake experience called "SAKE SHOT" in December 2025.
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[Blog/syupo] Yotsuya's "Tonkatsu Sankin" is an authentic restaurant with a history of about 80 years. A revival of the famous restaurant, protected by its employees, featuring pork loin cutlet and Yebisu.

In Yotsuya, there is a long-established tonkatsu restaurant that sadly closed down, but was revived by the efforts of its employees. It was founded an amazing 80 years ago. It's called "Tonkatsu Sankin." I enjoyed a traditional tonkatsu at this famous restaurant with a beer in hand for lunch. It's not the flashy, modern-day kind of restaurant, but a long-standing tradition...
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[Closed] Matsuyama's popular local Chinese restaurant "Ryozanpaku" closes

Matsuyama's "Ryozanpaku" The popular local Chinese restaurant "Ryozanpaku" located along Heiwa-dori Street in Matsuyama City closed this month. Thank you very much for your hard work over 40 years. X @scscym0514 MAP Ryozanpaku 〒790-0807 Ehime Prefecture...
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[TV] Former Prime Minister Ishiba's program filmed at Akabane's "Ikoi Main Store" will be broadcast today

The other day, there was a post about former Prime Minister Ishiba visiting the Ikoi Main Branch in Akabane, and it appears he was there to film the special program "Honne Kissa Nagatacho," which will be broadcast on Fuji TV from 7pm to 9:54pm tonight.
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[Blog/syupo] Mito's "Kinkai Cuisine Nao" serves stir-fried clams and Tokiwa seafood. A traditional restaurant on Nakadori Street in Izumicho

About a 20-minute walk from Mito Station along the main street, Izumicho, near Keisei Department Store and the Mito Art Museum, is a long-established nightlife district. Located in a back alley in this area, on Izumicho Nakadori, is Nao, a renowned izakaya restaurant known for its seafood caught in the Tokiwa Sea and homemade dishes, as its name suggests. Tonight, we'll be...
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[Fire] Fire breaks out at liquor store in Nakanobu shopping district, Shinagawa, destroying five buildings, cause unknown

A fire broke out in the early hours of December 23rd in the Nakanobu Shopping Arcade in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, destroying five establishments, including Shu Sake Corporation, a liquor store specializing in Japanese sake. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and other sources, reports of fire, a burning smell, and visible smoke were reported just after midnight on the 23rd.
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] A long-established restaurant with a low barrier to entry! Have a drink at "Krasno," the leader of Taisho

Founded in 1949 (Showa 24) just after the war, when many famous bars were born, Taisho "Krasno" got its name from the fact that the first owner was a prisoner of war and went to Krasno, Russia. Now run by the second and third generation owners, they are truly like the "general commander of the Taisho era."
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[Tama Channel] 2025 Year-End Party with Rare Sake at a Famous Bar in Tanashi

Last year's year-end party video was forcibly deleted, but this year's year-end party was also held at Tanashi's "Yakitori Ikkoku," which is always delicious, and we invited "Nikomi Mist" Kyohei-chan and had drinks together. Tama Channel
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[Factory Tour] Matsui Brewery's New Beer Factory Free Tasting & Tour

This weekend, Matsui Sake Brewery Partnership (Kurayoshi City, Tottori Prefecture) will host a free tasting and tour event for local residents at its newly completed beer factory in Kedakacho, Tottori City. The event will be held over two days, December 20th (Sat) and 21st (Sun), 2025, with five sessions each day (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, approximately 10:00 PM each).
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[Blog/syupo] Kanda's "Shokuba" is a tarnished bar in a back alley. A hideaway for adults who love fish and sake.

Kanda is a huge, labyrinth-like city for us bar lovers. While new buildings are springing up due to redevelopment, famous restaurants that retain the atmosphere of the Showa era still thrive in the back alleys. One of these is the Taisho Kappo Shukuba restaurant we visited this time. It has been providing relaxation for Kanda's corporate warriors since the Showa era...
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[Event Information] Popular event "Niigata Sake no Jin 2026" will be held in March

The Niigata Prefecture Sake Brewers Association has announced that the sake event "Niigata Sake no Jin 2026" will be held at the Toki Messe Exhibition Hall (Wave Market) on Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th, 2026. Both days will have two sessions, morning and afternoon, with a rotating schedule (each lasting three hours), including tasting time.
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[Snacks to go with alcohol] Effective measures to prevent excessive drinking and hangovers during the New Year holidays

There are many theories about how to prevent hangovers, including milk, turmeric, clam extract, and hydration, but few methods have been medically proven to be effective. While blood alcohol levels are less likely to rise after a meal, increasing the amount of alcohol consumed does not necessarily prevent a hangover. Milk, supplements, and herbal medicines are also effective...
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[New Year's holiday information] Uchida, Marumasuya, Akimotoya, Uozo, Iseya, and others

2025-2026 New Year's Holidays: The New Year's holiday is all about drinking. You might as well drink at a bar, right? *Information will be updated as it becomes available. Tateishi "Uchida": Open until December 27th (Sat.) Closed from December 28th (Sun.) to January 5th (Mon.)...
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[Closed] Funabashi's long-established sushi restaurant "Daizen" will close on December 20th

Funabashi "Nigiriya Daizen" Founded in 1972 (Showa 47), the sushi restaurant "Nigiriya Daizen" near Funabashi Station will close its doors on Saturday, December 20th, after 54 years of business. Thank you for your hard work over the years. MAP Nigiriya Daizen 27...
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[Blog/syupo] Asakusa Kannon-ura "Gyoza-ho Ryuo" - A red noren curtain that appears only at night. Toast with hand-made gyoza and bottled beer

North of Sensoji Temple, in the Kannonura area, away from the hustle and bustle of tourists, stands a quiet red sign that lights up at night. Gyoza-ho Ryuo is a popular Chinese restaurant that specializes in hand-made dumplings. I savor the garlicky gyoza and wash it down with a cold beer. Looking for a nostalgic and relaxing evening drink, I'm back again tonight...
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