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[Information] "Shirokaku Highball Can" New Release for a Limited Time

Suntory will launch the new "Shirokaku Highball Can" nationwide for a limited time starting December 2, 2025. This product inherits the characteristics of the previously sold "Shirokaku" whiskey, a light and refreshing tasting can. It has an alcohol content of 6%...
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[Closing] Honke Owariya, a Kyoto-based restaurant with a 550-year history, will close its soba restaurant and cease confectionery production in January next year.

本家尾張屋 本店 京都で約550年の歴史を誇る老舗そば店「本家尾張屋」が、2026年1月11日をもってそば飲食店を長期休業し、菓子製造・販売を終了することを発表しました。 公式サイトによると、新型コロナ禍による経営負担や建築資...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] The ultimate drinkable fish shop! Koiwa's "Uo Kei"

Koiwa "Uo Kei" Located in a residential area of Koiwa, Uo Kei is a local fish shop where locals come to get takeout sashimi. The freshness and reasonable prices are reflected in the drinks served inside the shop, making it a representative Tokyo "fish shop where you can drink." The second-generation head chef is in charge of butchering the fish, while the third-generation chef...
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[New Product] Canned version added to Gekkeikan "Argo" series. New sparkling version also available.

Gekkeikan Argo Gekkeikan has expanded its 5% alcohol sake brand "Argo" with two new additions: the canned "Gekkeikan Argo Sake 5.0" (180 mL can / 255 yen excluding tax) and the sparkling "Gekkeikan Argo Sparkling Sake 5.0" (250 mL bottle / 3 yen excluding tax).
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[Fire] Hashimotoya Honten, a long-established soba restaurant in Morioka that was founded 400 years ago, was completely burned down.

At around 11:20 PM on Tuesday, October 7th, a fire broke out at Hashimotoya Honten, a long-established soba restaurant on Honmachi-dori in Morioka City that was founded in 1618. The two-story wooden building, which also served as a residence and store, was completely burned down. The fire spread to an adjacent building and was extinguished about five hours later at 4:30 AM on the 8th. At the time of the fire, there was no one inside the restaurant...
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[Blog/syupo] Shinkoiwa's "Gojuban" is the ideal local Chinese restaurant with 60 years of history! The famous restaurant's omelet rice is a taste that will tempt you with Kirin.

Tucked away in an alleyway where Shin-Koiwa's shopping district turns into a residential area is a long-time local Chinese restaurant, "Gojuban," established in 1965. The restaurant's vermilion tables evoke a nostalgic atmosphere, and the exquisite omelet rice with plump eggs is a true local Chinese masterpiece. The ramen is also a great value at 400 yen...
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[Information] Snow Peak x Nagahama Distillery collaboration whiskey to be released in limited quantities

TAKIBI World Blended Whisky Outdoor brand Snow Peak has collaborated with Nagahama Distillery, a craft distillery in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, to produce TAKIBI World Blended Whisky...
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[Drinking Train] Enjoy "One Drop, One Station - Shinkansen Sake Tour" in the Sanyo Shinkansen Green Car

A special train event called "One Drop, One Station: A Shinkansen Sake Tour" will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 31 (Fri) to November 30 (Sun), 2025, where passengers can rent out an entire Green Car on the Sanyo Shinkansen to enjoy fine sake and snacks from various regions along the line.
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[Blog/syupo] Mikawashima's "Yakiniku Yamadaya" was founded in 1964 and is a downtown yakiniku mecca where hormone lovers gather!

Mikawashima, Arakawa Ward, is said to be Tokyo's oldest Korean town. Privately run yakiniku restaurants dot the area around the station, and the mouth-watering aroma wafts through the air. Among the many famous restaurants, one that has continued to attract foodies since its founding in 1964 (Showa 39) is Yakiniku Yamadaya. It's worth making the effort to visit...
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[Closed] Koshienguchi's long-established yakitori restaurant "Takumi" will close on October 17th

Yakitori Takumi, a long-established yakitori restaurant near JR Koshienguchi Station in Nishinomiya City, will be closing on Friday, October 17th. Thank you for your continued support. Nishinomiya Walking MAP Yakitori Takumi 〒663-8113 ...
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[Event Information] 28 breweries will be exhibiting at the "Autumn Sake Festival Gifu - Get Drunk on Gifu's Local Sake 2025" held on October 25th and 26th

The "Autumn Sake Festival Gifu - Get Drunk on Gifu's Local Sake 2025" will be held at Kin Park in Gifu City on Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th. Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Nagoya Station, the festival will feature booths from 28 breweries and a lineup of 83 local sakes. Aged "Hiyaoro" sake...
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[Blog/syupo] Otsuka's "Sushidokoro Uokan" has been in business for 33 years! This family-run, traditional sushi restaurant offers elegant side dishes and reasonably priced premium nigiri sushi.

One night when you suddenly feel like eating sushi, you'd rather enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks at a warm, family-run establishment rather than a bustling entertainment district like Ikebukuro. Of course, a popular establishment! Sushidokoro Uokan is the place to visit for those times. You'll find classic local sushi here...
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[General Election] 98 breweries in Kagoshima Prefecture enter "Kagoshima 2025 Shochu General Election"

Kagoshima 2025 Shochu General Election Minami Kyushu Shuhan in Kagoshima City will be holding the "Kagoshima 2025 Shochu General Election" for the first time on October 3rd at the Center Terrace Tenmonkan in an effort to raise interest in shochu among a wide range of generations. 81 sweet potato brands and 17 brown sugar brands from 98 breweries in the prefecture will be entered into the "standing..."
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[Stamp Rally] "Hometown Shop 6 Prefecture Stamp Rally" held at the Burari Ginza Autumn Sake Festival

Hometown shops from six prefectures around Ginza are collaborating to hold the "Burari Ginza Autumn Sake Festival" for three days from Friday, October 17th to Sunday, October 19th. This is the 20th annual sake tasting rally, where visitors can sample the finest sake from each prefecture at shops in Hiroshima, Yamagata, Ibaraki, Fukui, Kochi, and Okinawa.
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[Blog/Parikko] Garlic Bread from Yagichan in Shakujii Park

Located on a quiet street just a few minutes' walk from the station, this bar is frankly not that conspicuous. It might seem intimidating at first glance, but when I popped in a few years ago, I was surprised by how well-known it was. Its defining characteristics can be summed up as cheap, delicious, and serving the most flavorful Hoppy beer in the area. It's a quiet, reserved bar...
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[Tama Channel] Let's go to the famous Masamuneya! A parade of specialties and rare items that will keep you drinking

Tama-chan wanted to visit the Aiaibashi branch of Masamuneya on her Osaka trip. We ate, drank, laughed, and got totally drunk on adult castella, ghost cakes, oden shumai, and more. Needless to say, we were totally stunned the next day. Masamuneya Aiaibashi Branch...
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[Event Information] Taste and compare over 230 types of Japanese sake from 46 breweries across the country! "Japanese Sake Festival in Nakameguro" held on November 8th and 9th

The 29th Japanese Sake Festival in Nakameguro will be held on Saturday, November 8th and Sunday, November 9th in Nakameguro, Tokyo. Over 230 varieties of Japanese sake, including sake, plum wine, and shochu, from 46 breweries across the country will be gathered in one place, and you can enjoy a tasting pass to compare the different varieties...
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[Closed] Odawara Fishing Port restaurant "Ohara," famous for its fried food, closes

Odawara Fishing Port Restaurant Ohara Odawara Fishing Port Restaurant Ohara will be closing at the end of October. Their specialty, the fried horse mackerel set meal, is popular nationwide, attracting customers from both locals and far and wide, with wait times of up to an hour being the norm.
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Cheap, delicious, and captivating: Shimokitazawa's "Yocchan"

Shimokitazawa's "Yocchan": There's a bar with a suction power stronger than a Dyson, a Shark, or even a Makita dust collector. I thought about exploring new places in Shimokitazawa, but I always ended up being drawn to "Yocchan." It was closed for a while, so I...
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[Sake Snacks] Applications now open for "2026 Miss SAKE," an ambassador who will promote the appeal of sake

Applications have begun for the 2026 Miss SAKE, an ambassador who will promote the appeal of sake and Japanese culture both domestically and internationally. Representatives from regions that have yet to hold regional competitions will be selected through auditions held at the headquarters, and the 2026 Miss...
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