This is one the ultimate shochu party of the year! It's a three day festival of Kagoshima's kokuto, sweet potato, and other shochu styles. Come sample shochu from all 100+ of Kagoshima Prefectures distilleries in a lively semi-outdoor setting in Tenmonkan, the heart of Kagoshima City's nightlife district. Details have not yet been released, but it might be a good idea to … [Read more...]
Shochu and Awamori Day Events
November 1st is the semi-official start of the distilling season in Kyushu and Okinawa. Most distilleries are already cranking away well before that time, but the day has nevertheless been anointed "Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Day." And what a day it is! There are events all across Japan to commemorate Japan's indigenous spirits, all of which involve some volume of drinking … [Read more...]