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...]
Shochu Tasting in Roppongi
Sakeba Club brings you another shochu tasting with commentary by Tokyo-based expert, Christopher Pellegrini. Come taste through a variety of shochu during this semi-regular networking event at a co-working space not far from Roppongi Hills. The featured distillery is Ochiai Shuzojo from Miyazaki Prefecture! … [Read more...]