Have a glass of classic anime scotch with official Gatchaman whisky
In 1972, sci fi anime “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” first aired on TV in Japan. The series’s blend of science fiction and superhero storylines is…
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The world’s first spirits made from fermented wood to be developed and sold in Japan
With their motto to “implement circular-economy in distillation platform”, The Ethical Spirits & Co. has been on a mission to create craft gins made from…
Coca-Cola releases hard lemonade canned cocktails in Japan
Following the success of their popular Lemon-Do chuhai, Coca-Cola has announced the release of their second alcoholic beverage brand called “Nomel’s Hard Lemonade”, in Japan…
Orion tackles Japan’s food waste problem with new WATTA Keitts Mango Chūhai
Currently, Japanese food waste averages at around 25.5 million tons per year, with edible waste – that can and should be eaten in a sustainable…
These mystery Japanese gift sets will make your dad very happy on Father’s Day 2021
Father’s Day is just a few weeks away, and if you’re like most of us you probably still haven’t found a gift yet. Now, you…
Don’t get confused, this Ramune drink is actually a Lemon Chu-hi for adults
If you are a kid at heart (but over the age of 20), this Lemon Chu-hi with a ramune twist is the perfect concoction for…
Stylish sake mugs change the color of dancing autumn leaves based on temperature
In autumn, many in Japan take time to admire koyo, or the changing leaves of the fall. The great scenery sure is lovely background to…
“Almost twenty!” 290,000 people laughed at what happened at this convenience store
Turning twenty is a big deal in Japan. The age marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and is celebrated with a coming-of-age ceremony hosted…
Suntory releases special limited Blossom Harmony whiskey to celebrate Spring 2021
To celebrate the upcoming spring cherry blossom season of 2021, Suntory Yamazaki Whiskey is set to release a special limited edition sakura themed Hibiki Blossom…
Japan’s official Berserk whisky will bring out the Black Swordsman in you
By now, Japan has established itself as a prominent player in the whisky world, sometimes with record-shattering priced bottles. Recently, the labels of many bottles…
Artfully designed sparkling sudachi cocktail Awasu produced by model Rinko Murata
Rinko Murata Popular Japanese model Rinko Murata 村田倫子 is no stranger to brand direction. In addition to her career as a runway model, a fashion…
New Flavors to Savor: The Blossoming of Tree-based Alcoholic Drinks
Shohei Nagatsuji, for JAPAN Forward A new era has dawned in the history of an activity that stretches back to mythological times in both the…
Fight off the coronavirus with Amabie monster sake!
When COVID-19 first latched onto the world, nobody could have guessed how Japan would soon become overrun with the anti-plague yokai, Amabie. The fishlike, disease…
“Kusunohana Flavored Spirits 75” made with rice and lemons can also be used as a sanitizer
In response to a shortage of hand sanitizer due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, Japan’s health ministry decided to exceptionally allow beverages with an alcohol…
Zima (yes, that Zima) releases summer festival ramune flavor in Japan
Outside of the unique flavors of Kit-Kats and sometimes Final Fantasy-themed hot food corner, one of the most surprising experiences for first-time visiting foreigners to…