Shochu Renaissance

Nakano Sun Plaza , Japan

The annual Tokyo Shochu Renaissance event is a great chance to sample a wide variety of products while rubbing elbows with the talented folks that make them. 37 distilleries will attend (36 shochu; 1 awamori) Tickets here (link in Japanese). 

¥3000

Shochu Nonjoruno (Miyazaki)

The annual Miyazaki Shochu Nonjoruno festival will again take place outside in the shopping arcade about a 10 minute walk from Miyazaki train station. Ichibangai Arcade is the name of the area that you need to look for. Here's a link to the official site (Japanese). Arrive early to get a ¥1,000 ticket (ie. a […]

¥1000