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

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The Last Supper

At the dawn of civilization, a gesture, a request, an Alliance These lines have been written in response to the questions we are regularly asked by our customers ｜ I should say our guests ｜ who sometimes very kindly come to share a bottle with us. In response to their expressed need to know the […]

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Matsuo Taisha shrine, Kyoto ~ God of Sake

Located just south of the renowned Arashiyama district, it’s said Matsuo Taisha was founded in 701, making it one of the oldest in the area. Bordering up against a mountain, Matsuo Taisha’s distinctive main hall has been dated to 1397, and is one of the oldest extant buildings in the city proper that wasn’t lost […]

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Enjoy Moo-gata

Thai-Yakiniku, and Shabu-Shabu Flavors with a Platinum Lemon Moo-gata is a traditional Thai food and a booming exotic food that blends the tastes of Yakiniku and Shabu-Shabu in a unique combination of flavors. Combining the wonderful essence of Japanese nabe cuisine with a wide variety of Thai dishes. The style of eating is very unique […]

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Crab Shell Sake and Culinary Art

A Journey Through Japan’s Gourmet Tradition Crab shell sake, known in Japanese as kani-kora-sake, is a traditional food-culture reference in which crab shell and sake appear together within a seasonal dining context. In this article, it is treated as a cultural example rather than as a recommendation or instruction for consumption. The practice is often […]

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Sasshu Craft Gin

Exploring the Elegance of Japan in a Bottle Japanese craft gin attracts connoisseurs from all over the world with its unique charm and innovation. What we are introducing here is truly a perfect combination of Japan’s beautiful nature and classic botanicals.“Sasshu Gin” is characterized by its use of the Japanese citrus fruit “sour pomelo”. The […]

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A Blend of Japanese Tradition and Gastronomic Excellence

Experience Culinary Artistry with Hotel Okura Yamazato’s Exquisite “Osechi” We would like to introduce to you the best of Hotel Okura Yamazato’s “Osechi”, a harmony of Japanese tradition and gastronomy. “Osechi” is a traditional cuisine that is originally an important traditional food for the New Year’s holiday in Japan. It originated when mothers made a […]

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An Enchanting Evening at Mezzaluna

Pairing French Elegance and Japanese Sake in Thailand’s Premier Dining Experience The last pairing dinner of 2023 at Mezzaluna, Thailand’s highest Michelin 2-star restaurant, leading by Japanese chef Kawasaki-san, who presents French cuisine with a Japanese essence, was truly dreams come true. For this year’s event, in addition to champagne and wine pairings, I also […]

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2023 Semi-Final

As the year finally comes to a close, I had hoped for an economic expansion after the Covid crisis, but it has been a year of very stressful management due to the impact of external factors such as the recession of other countries. However, we have successfully established a cold chain that can manage all […]

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Experience Sake pairing dinner!

Born Sake Paring is the perfect set for celebrating special occasions which elevates customer’s celebration converges with excellence. Born is not only sake of drinks, it is an experience that customers can relish the refinement of the Sake and craft enduring memories with the Paring Set. Born is an extraordinary journey of taste and celebration. […]

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Vineyards at the gates of Paris? Yes!

The vineyard of the “Île-de-France” is in full renaissance. And now recognized in IGP since the harvest 2020. An unexpected rebirth and long-awaited recognition. Life, death and rebirth of old French vineyards: brief history Like the great vineyards of Burgundy, of Champagne, of Bordeaux, of the Loire or of the Rhône Valley, the Île-de-France has […]

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