Japan’s new convenience store bar serves whisky made to pair with karaage fried chicken
While Japanese convenience stores sometimes offer an “eat-in” area, it can be generally frowned upon to drink alcohol when sitting one, even if you picked…
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Suntory serves up Pink Grapefruit Jim Beam Highballs for spring in Japan
Canned cocktails, and particularly chu-hai, are quite popular in Japan. Strong Zero, a fan favorite of chu-hai lovers, even has a version made to be…
Doronjo and the Doronbow gang featured on “Yatterman” premium scotch whisky bottles
Shogakukan Shueisha Co. Ltd. has announced it will sell limited-edition premium scotch whisky bottles with labels inspired by the classic 1970s anime series Yatterman, the…
Galaxy Express 999 special collaboration whisky released in Japan
Shogakukan, the production company behind classic anime Galaxy Express 999 , is teaming up with online retailer Whisky Mew (which previously released Berserk and Gatchaman…
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…
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 new Kit Kats are aged in whisky barrels in Scotland for 180 days
Japan’s diverse and sometimes surprising use of regional and limited edition flavors in Kit Kats has made them a popular souvenir for travelers from abroad…
Matsui single malt whisky wins Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible top prize
On September 16th, the Matsui Distillery received notification that the 18th edition of Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible had named its single malt whisky Matsui Mizunara…
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…
Suntory To Sell Limited Edition 55-Year-Old Yamazaki Whisky For 3.3 Million Yen A Bottle
The niche but classy hobby of raising a glass of Japan’s globally recognized Suntory whisky and saying “For relaxing times, make it Suntory time” just…
Chivalry Regal: Japanese Papercraft Artist Turns Whisky Packaging Into Awesome Knight Figure
When Japanese university student and papercraft artist @02ESyRaez4VhR2l (Haruki) sees a box of sweets or snacks, he sees just the beginnings of his next artistic…
Devilman Whiskey Redux: New Labels Celebrating Go Nagai’s 50 Years As A Creator
Both scotch whiskey aficionados and fans of Go Nagai’s Devilman alike took notice in January 2018 when Shogakukan’s Otona no Ippin online shop offered a…
Jack Daniel’s Whisky Releases A Japan-Exclusive Black Sakura Edition
Spring is not only famous for sakura in Japan, it’s also the season for hanami, picnicking under the beautiful blooming cherry trees with coworkers, family…
Drink Like Revy With Black Lagoon x Williamson Special Collaboration Whisky
There are few well-known female anime characters who like to drink. Misato Katsuragi in Evangelion is famous but there’s also Kozue Takanashi in Working!! and…
Pocky Gets An Adult Makeover With Amber Whisky Flavor
The crunchy sweet appeal of Pocky exploded outside of Japan many years ago, thanks to its simple taste and hard to put down shape. The…