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Exploring the Uniquely Aromatic Shochu of “Yasuda”

A Sweet Potato Shochu Masterpiece by Kokubu Shuzo Kokubu Shuzo distillery presents “Yasuda” sweet potato shochu. Kokubu Shuzo’s famous products include a diverse lineup such as “Flamingo Orange” with a rich lychee aroma from reduced pressure distillation, “Cool Mint Green” using the Awamori production method, and “Sunny Cream” popular for its sweet banana aroma.In this […]

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Organic? Biodynamic? Nature? Sustainable? Vegan?

We’re often asked about the differences between organic, biodynamic and natural wines. Brief overview. Let us begin by recalling two things: – in Greek, “Bio”, means “life”. You all know what the opposite of life is. And “Dynamic”, “strength, power”. – before the Second World War, all wines were organic. For the simple reason that […]

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Champagne! 4. The Historical Heritage of Madame Clicquot

Madame Clicquot is a prominent historical figure in the region. While many know the name, the history behind Barbe Nicole Ponsardin—who became Madame Clicquot and later “La Veuve Clicquot”—is a significant part of the industry’s heritage. Founded in 1772 in Reims, the house of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin has a long history. Madame Clicquot took over […]

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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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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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The Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, the children’s market.

Once again, as is often the case in Europe, everything begins in the Middle Ages. From the Middle Ages, a market was organized in Strasbourg in anticipation of the feast of Saint Nicholas on December 6. It was to this saint, bishop of Myra in Turkey in the fourth century, that the role of giver […]