Hiding on the western side of JR Shinjuku Station is a great shochu izakaya with a diverse bottle selection (150+!) and decent food. Bonus! There is an English menu for folks who are not comfortable with the Japanese language. Tokuri's cozy interior and knowledgeable staff make for a great shochu and awamori drinking spot on any day of the week. Tokuri always has at least … [Read more...]
Legacy Liquor Store (Vancouver)
As of 2014, Legacy is the best place in Western Canada to find shochu. That includes all bars, restaurants, and liquor shops. They have a growing selection of shochu right in the heart of the Olympic Village. Tasting events are scheduled throughout the week. Stop by to see what they're serving and ask them to stock more shochu! Hyakunen no Kodoku (barley shochu) is the … [Read more...]