The September 2016 edition of "dancyu" trains its brilliant culinary focus on shochu, and it's on newsstands now! The Japanese language magazine is an excellent introduction to the spirit for novices, but has enough nerdy tidbits about everything from the history of the drink's development to detailed explanations about koji and how its made. One of the most interesting … [Read more...]
New York City: Shochu’sday featuring Yamato Zakura and Satsuma Shima Bijin Distilleries
Yamato Zakura and Satsuma Shima Bijin shochu will be served at Shochu’sday, a shochu happy hosted by Cool Japan’s Shochu Ambassador, Stephen Lyman. The location has not be decided yet, so check back here for updates. … [Read more...]
New York City: John McCarthy cuisine plus Japanese shochu
Chef John McCarthy from The Crimson Sparrow in Hudson, NY, will make a special “pop-up” dinner at Jimmy’s No. 43 craft beer bar, owned by the famous beer expert, Jimmy Carbone. Shochu distillers Yamato Zakura and Satsuma Shima Bijin will be in attendance at the event. Check back here for more details! … [Read more...]
Yamato Zakura, Nakamura Distilleries Headline Harajuku Event
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...]