Japan’s retro canned cocktails pack the punch and awesome look of a nostalgic era
Whether it be Zima (yes, that Zima) or the somewhat infamously potent Strong Zero, ready-to-drink canned cocktails in Japan are a go-to for many looking…
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Japan Opens Up Its First Ever Convenience Store Bar
Convenience stores in Japan are known for truly living up to their name, providing a multitude of services such as being a place to pay…
Drunk Japanese Salaryman Attempts to Ride Home by Clinging to Doors of Last Train
During its heaviest drinking season, Tokyo once generously offered a late night rescue bus aimed at boozehounds who missed their last train, but it appears…
Tokyo Offers “Rescue Bus” For Drunken Passengers Who Miss Their Last Train Stop
If you’ve ever been on a last train in Tokyo, you know that they can be a bit of a mausoleum on wheels for unfortunate…
Pocky Continues Its Adult Flavor Series With Classy Wine-Pairing Flavor
The original classic Pocky may have just been a simple chocolate pretzel stick, but the worldwide love the flagship Japanese snack enjoys has seen Pocky…
The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail: Videos Show Off The Craftsmanship Of Master Bartenders
When it comes to drinking establishments in Japan, izakaya (居酒屋), or traditional Japanese pubs (often compared to tapas and gastropubs) reign supreme, but for some…
Godzilla Is Celebrating His New Movie With His Own Commemorative Whisky
In case you hadn’t heard, the King of the Monsters has a new film coming out in Japan this month. Titled Shin-Gojira, or Godzilla: Resurgence,…