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Omakase Boom in Thailand

From Sushi to Cocktails : The Evolution of Omakase in Thailand In recent years, “OMAKASE” (おまかせ) has been rapidly getting popular in Thailand, and was featured along with our bar (Salon du japonisant) in a Japanese economic newspaper. This article explains the booming “omakase” culture in Thailand. The term “Omakase” as it is in Japanese […]

AWARD : SHOCHU

Close up to TWSC 2024

What Makes It Japan’s Most Prestigious Spirits Competition? The Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC 2024) is the only spirits competition in Japan and will be held for the sixth time this year. The competition is one of the largest of scale in Asia and is divided into the Western Spirits and Shochu categories, with […]

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Tenzan Brewery

Tenzan Brewery: Production Context and Evaluation Record Tenzan Brewery presents a style-oriented production approach rooted in careful fermentation handling and quality-focused process control. This page records the brewery profile, product profile, and external recognition from a comparison and documentation perspective. Sensory notes often cited for Tenzan products include depth, aromatic finesse, and balanced body. These […]

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Refreshing Shochu’s Image

CHILL GREEN Brings Spice and Citrus to a New Generation Hamada Shuzo’s new barley shochu, “CHILL GREEN spicy & citrus flavor,” launched in February 2023, is an ambitious product designed to refresh the image of shochu. By incorporating the spice Maqaw, this shochu achieves a citrusy aroma and a spicy taste reminiscent of sansho pepper. […]

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“TAKO-HAI” Rising

The Simple, Refreshing Japanese Shochu Highball Also known as “TAKO-HAI”, or plain sour, or shochu highball, this beverage is loved by many for its simple taste. By mixing shochu with soda, a plain flavor is achieved with a reduced fruit aroma. What are the reasons for the wide popularity of this beverage? It is based […]

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Breaking New Ground Sake Market

Kato Kichibee Shoten’s ‘Born Chogin Vintage’ Redefines Sake Luxury Kato Kichibee Shoten (Born) plans to sell an extraordinarily special sake 2024 autumn. The name of the sake is “Born Chogin Vintage. This is a vintage sake that has been aged for more than 10 years and will be sold at the highest price point, rivaling […]

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Crafting the Future of Spirits

Alain Ducasse and Shichiken’s Sustainable Collaboration Alain Ducasse, a master of French cuisine, and Shichiken, a traditional Yamanashi brewery established in 1750, have completed a special spirit, Alain Ducasse Sustainable Spirits, as part of an innovative and environmentally friendly initiative. This project is an even more challenging collaboration, following on the heels in 2021 of […]

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Safe Handling of Nama-sake

A Guide for Sake Enthusiasts Nama-sake is especially popular among sake connoisseurs for its fresh flavor and delicate gassiness. However, some caution must be taken when opening the bottle to enjoy this delicious sake. Since bottles of raw sake contain carbon dioxide gas produced during the fermentation process and incorrect handling can lead to accidents, […]

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What “water” brings to sake #SAKE HUNDRED

Sake is made from simple ingredients such as rice, rice malt, and water, which interact in a complex manner during the brewing process. Among these, “water” is what SAKE HUNDRED values the most. Why do we care about water? This is because there is a “terroir” that expresses the taste that can only be produced […]

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BORN to Win

Kato Kichibee Brewery’s Triumph at TEXSOM Awards 2024 EXSOM Awards 2024, America’s leading wine competition, was held again this year in Irving, Texas! At this event, experts evaluate high quality wines, sake, and other spirits from around the world. Among the winners, the Bon series from Kato Kichibee Brewery, a long-established sake brewery in Fukui, […]

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Cheers to Excellence

Heiwa Craft IPA’s Journey from Wakayama to International Acclaim Heiwa Craft IPA, a craft beer from Wakayama Prefecture, won a gold medal at the international beer competition KIBA. Held for the first time in Korea, the competition pitted more than 500 beers from around the world competed against each other for top honors. This award […]

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Crafting Excellence

Fumigiku Brewery’s Century-Long Tradition Meets Innovation Fumigiku Sake Brewery is a small but passionate brewery with a unique philosophy that has been rooted in Toyama City since 1916 and has been brewing sake for over 100 years. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016, this brewery continues to produce high quality sake by combining traditional techniques […]