Famous Sake Brand To Have “Open Brewery Day” For Children
In the Japanese culinary tradition, fermentation plays a very important, if not indispensable role. For example, soy sauce and miso, made from soy beans, are…
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Umami Synergy: Kandou Olive Oil, Kimoto Sake & Organic Japanese Cuisine at Hitoshizuku
When you think of olive oil, Japanese cuisine doesn’t normally come to mind, let alone pairing with sake. However, as we discovered upon our visit…
All You Can Drink Sake with No Time Limit for $27 at Tokyo Izakaya
Himono-ya is a Tokyo izakaya chain with a charming drawing of an old man as their logo. It may seem unassuming enough but down those…
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The Geishas of Kyoto’s Gion District Gather For A Flamboyant New Year Ceremony [Video]
Geishas and maikos (apprentice geishas) in the hanamachi entertainment quarters of Gion and Pontocho gathered on January 7 to participate in a yearly ceremony to…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
“ZVP: Zatoichi vs Predator” is an Epic Mashup of Samurai and SF Film Genres
In a rare confluence of genres, the recently released fan-made short film called “ZVP: Zatoichi vs Predator” combines jidaigeki (historical film usually featuring samurai sword-fighting…
Oedo Waen Soba and Sake Festival Shows Off The Amazing Variety Of Delicious Soba In Japan
If you’re a fan of Japanese food, you may be familiar with soba (thin buckwheat noodles traditionally served either chilled with a dipping sauce or…
Ukiyo-e Print Bubble Wrap Gives You Art You Can Feel Free To Touch And Pop
Ukiyo-e, which translates from Japanese to “image(s) of the floating world,” is a genre of Japanese art that thrived from the 17th to 19th centuries….
Japanese Convenience Stores To Carry First-Ever Canned Hot Sake
Whether it’s from dangerously convenient self-serve vending machines, sweet and savory cream puffs, or even Kit Kats, there are a plethora of ways to enjoy…
New Japanese Kit Kat Teams Up With Famous Brewery For Premium Sake Flavor
Nestlé Japan is known for grabbing headlines with their exciting Kit Kat flavors such as chocolate-caked filling and even a sushi variation, but one of…
Sake Lovers’ Paradise Serves Over 100 Sakes From Mini-Vending Machines at 100 Yen a Cup
Japan is famous for its astounding variety of vending machines selling almost everything under the sun, including dashi cooking stock, specialty goods from rural areas…
Sushi Cola And Sweet Sake Flavored Cream Puffs And Shaved Ice Make Summer Splash In Japan
You may remember that popular conveyor belt sushi chain (kaitenzushi) Kura Sushi took love for sushi a step further by introducing curry bread and cola…
Isetan’s Sui no Za Is A Must Stop By Emporium Of Sake And Beer From All Over Japan
When it comes to alcohol, many are content to simply associate Japan with the sake and major beer labels they enjoy when they go out…
Change Up Your Skincare Routine By Using Face Masks Made With Japanese Sake And Tea Seed Oil
When a bottle of Japanese sake is placed in front of us, the typical response would be to pour it into a cup and drink….
Toast Like A King With Gorgeous Handcrafted Sake Cups Used At The G7 Ise-Shima Summit
As with most drinks, when it comes to indulging in a cup of delicious sake, the vessel is as important as the content itself. If…