Want to enjoy some honkaku shochu in the Harajuku/Omotesando area of Tokyo but can't stand cigarette smoke? OnJapan Cafe has you covered. The shochu selection isn't exhaustive, but the quality is high, and the atmosphere is perfect for couples and small groups alike. And the venue has been known to host shochu tastings, the most recent of which invited two of Kagoshima … [Read more...]
Tokyo: Sweet Potato Shochu with Yamato Zakura and Nakamura Distilleries!
Tekkan Wakamatsu (Yamato Zakura) and Shinya Nakamura (Nakamura) are bringing their best sweet potato shochu to Tokyo for two hours of tasting, talking, and learning! This small-scale event is the perfect chance for anyone new to shochu to talk to the men who make it and learn how best to enjoy it. Space is extremely limited, so use this link to reserve your spot. The … [Read more...]