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[Weekend Event] Saitama liquor stores gather for "Saitama Liquor Store Sake Festival 2026" to be held on Saturday, February 7th

Saitama Sake Shop Sake Festival 2026 A must-see for fans of Saitama's local sake, the Saitama Sake Shop Sake Festival 2026 will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 12:00 to 16:00 in Omiya Mongai (Omiya Ward, Saitama City). Liquor stores from all over Saitama Prefecture will gather together to offer sake, craft beer, and...
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[Hometown Tax Donation] Uchida Cap Green Hometown Tax Donation Limited Color

Uchida, a popular motsuyaki restaurant located in Kyo-Shiraishi, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, has released a limited edition hometown tax donation cap. The green cap is inspired by the pickled vegetables (oshinko) and cucumbers featured on the menu. The front of the cap features the "U" (U) from "Uchida," and the back features the "...
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[Blog/syupo] Asakusa's "Nitenmon Yabu" specializes in sweet and spicy tempura bowls with crispy, fatty tuna! Pair them with the local sake "Kinkon" for a soba restaurant drink from lunchtime.

Asakusa is not just a tourist destination. The restaurants that have long been popular with locals are all of high quality. We would like to introduce you to Nitenmon Yabu, located right in front of Nitenmon Gate, an important cultural property. Established in 1954 (Showa 29), this long-established restaurant has been in business for three generations and is open all day, making it a great place for a late lunch or...
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[Event Information] "Yoi no Yoi" bar hopping event featuring long-established izakayas and sushi restaurants will be held until the 18th.

The Asakusa Kannonura YOI-no-YOI bar-hopping event is taking place in the popular Kannonura area of Asakusa from February 2nd (Mon) to 18th (Wed). This food-hopping and drinking festival features over 100 restaurants and bars, and participants can enjoy 10 drinks at each...
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[Closing] Popular sushi restaurant "Uogashi Sushi" in Togoshi Ginza to close at the end of April

Togoshi Ginza "Uogashi Sushi" Founded in 1985 (Showa 60), the local sushi restaurant "Uogashi Sushi" along Togoshi Ginza Street will close its doors at the end of April after 40 years of history. Thank you for your hard work over the years. X @adomo_t MAP Uogashi Sushi...
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[Blog/syupo] Nihonbashi's "Okimizuan Kiyoe": Exquisite smoked mackerel paired with local sake! A quarter-century-old Echizen grated daikon radish soba restaurant run by a Fukui native.

Nihonbashi, in the heart of Tokyo. Just a short walk away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets, along the Nihonbashi River, lies a renowned soba restaurant serving local Fukui cuisine. Oshozuan Kiyoe is a renowned restaurant serving authentic Echizen oroshi soba, a rare find even in Tokyo. The owner, who opened the restaurant in his 50s...
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[Snacks to go with drinks] Outdoors and sake brewing! Patagonia's sake is amazing

On January 28, 2026, outdoor brand Patagonia's food line, Patagonia Provisions, launched Yamamori 2025, a natural sake brewed by Niida Honke in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. This is the first of its kind in Japan...
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[Book] The fourth edition of the Japanese Distillery Yearbook, "JAPANESE WHISKY YEARBOOK 2026," will be released on Tuesday, February 17th.

The Whisky Culture Research Institute is planning to release the comprehensive guidebook "JAPANESE WHISKY YEARBOOK 2026" on February 17, 2026. The guidebook introduces 126 distilleries, from major manufacturers to craft distilleries and facilities currently in the planning stages, and...
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[Blog/Parikko] "Chikuwa Salad" from "Waiwai" in Oyama

There are alcohol cultures that are popular in localized areas. One example is "Milk Wari," a drink that can only be experienced in the Itabashi area of Tokyo. I once visited several establishments that serve milk wari for a magazine article, and among them, there was one that I fell in love with, regardless of its milk wari. The laughter of the local regulars...
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[Tama Channel] 2026 New Year's Party | Aiko Mama's Yakiniku Shunkaen

Just a 10-minute bus ride from Kichijoji Station, this yakiniku restaurant offers a selection of exquisite dishes created by a kind owner. The flavors are undeniable, but the atmosphere is incredibly comfortable. Born in the Showa era, this restaurant exudes a strong, Showa-era style! Families, couples, and solo diners alike love this yakiniku restaurant.
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[Blog/syupo] Asakusa's "Tsunezushi": Even the top-grade sushi is just 2,300 yen! A long-established sushi restaurant that has been around since its prewar food stalls, offering affordable prices for the masses

Located on Tanuki Street in Asakusa, Tsune Sushi is a long-established restaurant with roots in a food stall that operated near Kaminarimon Gate around 1936. Beneath a luxurious, ship-shaped ceiling made from a single plank of cedar, the third-generation owner prepares authentic Edomae sushi, with prices starting at just 1,500 yen per person. It's not intimidating at all.
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[Snacks to go with drinks] We have launched a new product called "Catnip" - a catnip liquor that supports cat rescue efforts.

KURAND Co., Ltd., operator of the online craft liquor store "KURAND," began selling a catnip liqueur, "Catnip for Cats," on January 20, 2026, through crowdfunding to support rescued cats. Cats love...
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[Closed] Koenji's elevated bar "Ichigo Ichie" closes due to redevelopment

Koenji's "Ichigo Ichie" Due to the redevelopment of the area under the train tracks, which has long supported Koenji culture, the 65-year-old bar "Ichigo Ichie" closed its doors on Tuesday, January 27th. Thank you very much for your hard work over the years. MAP Ichigo Ichie...
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[Blog/Nikomi Mist] Fukushima Night | After a Rejection, Refresh with Local Sushi and Gyoza at "Tsayako"

On this Friday, Yonekyu was fully booked and Bonobono was fully booked. A banquet was scheduled and Yonekyu was fully booked. Bonobono had the counter fully booked. After being rejected by the two places I had my eye on, I decided to drop into Sukeroku Sushi, a local sushi restaurant, for a bite to eat.
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[Campaign] Drink Orion and go to Junglia Okinawa! The second "Junglia Okinawa Invitation Campaign" is underway.

Orion Beer Co., Ltd. is collaborating with Junglia Okinawa, a theme park in northern Okinawa, to host the "Drink Orion and Visit Junglia Okinawa! Second Invitation Campaign." This campaign includes The Draft, 75BEER, and WATT...
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[Closed] Famous Tachiaigawa restaurant "Torikatsu" closes

Torikatsu in Tachiaigawa, established 44 years ago. Known to all Tokyo bar lovers, Torikatsu, a renowned bar in Tachiaigawa, has closed. It has been temporarily closed since last fall, and finally closed its doors at the start of the new year. The closure comes as a surprise to many, as the restaurant's secret recipe for fresh vegetables...
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[Blog/syupo] Nagoya's Koganeya, founded in 1953! Enjoy the delicacies of Mikawa and miso-flavored skewers at the U-shaped counter.

Just two stops on the Kintetsu line from Nagoya Station, near the station with the auspicious name "Kogane" (gold) lies a long-established bar that has been in business for over 70 years. Located in a charming spot next to the train tracks, Koganeya is a must-visit for bar lovers, welcoming you with its huge U-shaped counter and brown Nagoya specialties...
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[Information] Kikusui Brewery "Funaguchi" x Hikawa Kiyoshi "Hodoyoizake" collaboration sake released

Kikusui Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. in Niigata Prefecture will be releasing a collaboration product between enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa's new song "Hodoyoizake" and their popular sake "Kikusui Funaguchi." The product, "Kikusui Funaguchi Hikawa Kiyoshi 'Hodoyoizake' ver. 200ml x 2 bottles," will be available at their online shop and directly managed stores from January 27, 2026.
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[Closed] Nakano's long-established soba restaurant "Manrui" along Waseda Street closes

Nakano "Mirui" Founded in 1966 (Showa 41), the soba restaurant "Mirui" located along Waseda Street near the north exit of Nakano Station closed its doors on Thursday, January 15th, after 60 years of business. Thank you for your hard work over the years. X @nakanodeyarou ...
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[Blog/syupo] Ogikubo's "Momiji": Eat and drink soft-shelled turtle and puffer fish for under 3,000 yen! A super deep bar

Momiji is a long-established bar known for its deluxe ingredients, such as pufferfish and soft-shelled turtle, at incredibly low prices. It's been nearly 50 years since its founding. Behind the torn red lantern, you'll find the owner's warm personality and vibrant, delicious cuisine. It's a sepia-toned bar with a strong character, but...
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