November 2nd is the designated day once again for Shochu Nonjoruno, the premier showcase for Miyazaki shochu. This outdoor tasting will feature most (if not all) of Miyazaki Prefecture's distilleries, and ticketed guests will be able to taste liberally from the brands that they have on display. Larger distilleries such as Kirishima and Unkai will definitely be there, and … [Read more...]
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 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...]