Among all the things I have tried, the Suntory Kaku High in a can is the best recommendation. In most cases, it is even better than the one you order at a bar or restaurant. We commonly refer to it as “Kaku High” in a can, and it is sold almost everywhere in Japan. If … Read more
In my previous blog post, I briefly discussed the adventures of finding bars in residential areas or seemingly in the middle of nowhere in Tokyo. These types of bars are quite common in Tokyo, and the safe environment of night time allows both locals and visitors from overseas to explore and discover local bars in … Read more
It’s not just in the center of Tokyo where you can see the latest trends. When you’re tired of walking through the bustling streets of Shibuya or Shinjuku and want to delve deeper into exploring Tokyo, Meguro is an interesting place to experience the residential area of the upscale Tokyo district. From Meguro Station on … Read more
The cozy bar I discovered this time in Kyoto is called Nuestra Casa, or maybe it should be “Casa Nuestra.” I’m unsure as I’ve only taken a Spanish course, and the word order differs from English and other Latin languages. Nonetheless, it’s a rare find in Kyoto – a small, cozy mezcal bar resembling Shinjuku … Read more
It has been a long while since I last went out with clients from work. First, there have been tight restrictions on going out for drinks and party-related activities. Second, it became outdated to organize a kind of business communication with drinks anymore, as many younger folks have found that it goes well without the … Read more
The Akkeshi single malt whisky is one of the best young “scotch” single malt whiskies I have ever tried. It is not from Scotland but originates from a newly born Japanese craft whisky distiller called “Akkeshi,” located on the northern island of Hokkaido. As you may know, we have a known distillery in Hokkaido, the … Read more
Ken’s Bar is widely known to have a broad range of bourbon whiskies and attracts not only local fans here in Japan but also from abroad, including the U.S. From a recent visit to the Bar, I learned among them were tourists from the bourbon-producing States such as Kentucky. Those fans are coming here to … Read more
AI SUMMARY ～～ Japan’s drinking culture has evolved, shifting from quantity-focused drinking to a more quality-oriented approach. The “bubble economy” of the 1980s and 1990s saw lavish spending on alcohol, but the crash in the early 90s led to a decline in sales. However, there has been a recent surge in the popularity of Scotch … Read more
Nozawa Hotspring is located in the central part of Japan; take a Shinkansen for an hour to reach Nagano, and then a car ride for another one hour into deep mountains to Niigata direction, and you will find the steamy village entire of the scents of vapors coming down from the earth. This town was … Read more
I came to Toyama this time. The region is located on the opposite side of the coast of the Pacific Ocean and faces the Japan Sea, sometimes referred to as the backside of Japan. The front side is, of course, the array of cities along the Tokaido line, and they advanced much faster than the … Read more
The port town Uno（宇野） sounds not familiar even to the locals now; of course, I meant not the car game we play at parties, but it was the principal port that connected to the main island, or Honshu, to Shikoku island before finally, the bridge connects the two island in the late 1980s, and as … Read more
