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 refillable cup) to the festivities and sample shochu to your … [Read more...]
Miyazaki “Shochu Nonjoruno” in Tokyo
A lively indoor shochu tasting featuring more than two dozen distilleries from Miyazaki, home to a very diverse selection of shochu types. Doors open at 6:30 PM on February 20th. Buy your advance priced ticket here (Japanese site)! … [Read more...]
Harajuku (Tokyo): Miyazaki Prefecture Shochu Night!
OnJapan Cafe will hold a special Miyazaki Prefecture-themed shochu event on Saturday November 19th! ￥2,000 gets you food, shochu, and entry into the raffle! Reserve your seat here! … [Read more...]
Gengetsu (Roppongi, Tokyo)
A classy shochu joint not far from Midtown that specializes in all things Miyazaki Prefecture. The shochu selection is very good, and the food options are delightful. There are lots of salads and chicken dishes to choose from, and if you plan to tie one on, then the two hour nomihoudai options are probably worth it. You can select from a number of food course options to go … [Read more...]