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Stories of makers, ingredients, places and the decisions behind Japan's most compelling drinks.

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Shichiken is embraced by Mt. Fuji and the spine of the Southern Alps

Shichiken, a Yamanashi Meijo brewery, was founded in 1750 and has a history of nearly 280 years. Shichiken is a brewery with a well-established history, as the guest room in the main house was designated as “Anzai-sho” when the Emperor Meiji made his tour of Yamanashi, Mie, and Kyoto prefectures. Sake is known for taking […]

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Enlarge your Paris!　 IGP Île-de-France 2.

Seven other wineries were presenting their wines at this second edition of the Concours des vins d’Île-de-France. Overview. Let’s take a walk on these almost Parisian hillsides. I – Domain BOIS BRILLANT – The story of a winemaker passionate about Seine-et-Marne. In the hollow of a green valley, on the banks of the Grand Morin, […]

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Enlarge your Paris! IGP Île-de-France 1.

Listen to the good news ! The rebirth of an appellation once famous among the Kings of France, near Paris, twice as big as Burgundy ! The story behind The Domaine, created in 2018 and planted in 2019, is located in Chelles, Seine-et-Marne, 25 km from Paris. It has 6 ha of vines, 2 ha of […]

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Little tips about Sparkling sake

Not only Japanese foods that can pairing with Japanese alcohols . I try “Sparking sake” Bubbles from natural fermentation . It’s an amazing alternative to have with any foods. It’s new style if anyone have known sake is traditional alcohol in Japan. Nowadays can be savoured in many different ways. Here are the some ideas […]

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SHICHIKEN Mori no Kanade matured in the Hakushu cask Sparkling-sake

七賢　杜ノ奏 Super luxurious sparkling sake, which goes through a secondary fermentation in the bottle just like champagne, is aged in Suntory Hakushu Whiskey barrels. The Brewery that makes this sake sparkling is located in the Hakushu district of Yamanashi Prefecture, just like Suntory’s Hakushu whisky. The water used is also the same, so there is […]

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SHICHIDA 75 Non-filter Nama Aiyama

七田純米七割五分磨き愛山無濾過生 Sake is a good expression of regional characteristics. Saga Prefecture in the Kyushu region is characterized by sweet and rich tastes in its dishes, and the sake produced there is also suited to the regional food. “Aiyama”, a rare sake rice, can bring out the umami of the rice as […]

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RISING SUN PALE ALE

RISING SUN PALE ALE from Baird Beer, A crisp and refreshing pale ale rich in hop flavor. It is different from ordinary Japanese-style beers in that it has a strong backbone that is complex and deep beyond words, and it firmly captures the ultimate value of Japanese beauty: balance. It is an ideal beer that […]

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La Digoine

DOMAINE A. & P. DE VILLAINE Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine 2015 France, Bourgogne

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GIKYO Tahe

義侠　妙 Gikyo is produced by Yamachu Honke Brewery in Aichi Prefecture, established during the Edo period (1789-1801). The brand name “Gikyo,” meaning justice and helping the weak, was gifted by liquor retailers in the Meiji era, recognizing the brewery’s ethical business practices even during price surges. Rice Selection: Gikyo uses most highest-quality Yamada Nishiki rice […]

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Vineyards at the gates of Paris ? Yes ! Part 2.

The Ile-de-France vineyards to discover during your travel in France ;)) 1. Vineyard of the presbytery garden of the church Saint-François-Xavier (75007 PARIS) 2. Vineyard of the Parc de Bercy (75012 PARIS)Year of planting: 1996Surface: 660m²Number of feet: 350Grape varieties: Sauvignon, ChardonnayProduction: 250 litresTable grapes: Chasselas de Fontainebleau, Muscat de Hamburg, Muscat de Saumur, Sopieta […]