The Tweedles Don’t worry, readers, we are not going to bore you with a Coke vs. Pepsi kind of thing, but we are going to engage in some juxtaposition. This week we are going to compare the output of two relatively small Nikko kura—Katayama Shuzo and Watanabe Sahei Shoten. We will begin with the sake … Continue reading Juxtaposition
This entry was originally supposed to be posted sometime in March. We have decided to front-load it for reasons that will soon become obvious. Prescient is a word that we are rather fond of here at drinkingjapan.org. We pride ourselves on our prescience. In 1988, one of us published an essay on Ed Wood, arguably … Continue reading Funky Chateau: Funky Rouge
Located within Tokyo-to, there is a mountain named Takao. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. The significant climb to the summit offers its rewards in the form of a spectacular view, a very popular restaurant, and a small shrine. Shrine at Summit of Mt. Takao The ascent has its own rewards, … Continue reading Takao Beer Co.’s Fruited Session IPA
At the time of this writing COP26 is underway in Glasgow, Scotland. The big powwow has attracted a considerable number of grandees this year, many of whom chose to fly in for the conference, begging the question: don’t jet planes burn fossil fuel? In a nod of recognition to this international shindig, we have decided … Continue reading Cricket-cracker Pairings
We would like to end this year by wishing our growing number of readers a Happy New Year. May your cups never be empty in the coming year! In a sharp departure from previous entries, we will not review a particular beverage this week. Instead, we will offer what we believe to be some recommendations … Continue reading Rituals, Music, and Marketing
There’s an anniversary coming up soon, and we want to be one of the first sites to publicize it. The year 2023 will mark the one-hundredth anniversary of the creation of Vegemite, that salty spread beloved by those Down Under. We are not being facetious mind you. One of us here at drinkingjapan.org loves the … Continue reading Have a Little Fun with Funpy
Tasting at Iwai Omotesando Tasting Some Kisaki Offerings; Queen on the Right Interesting and Appropriate Pairings As mentioned in an earlier entry, we were invited to the Kisaki Reception in Aoyoma, which was held on November 26, 2021. Iwai Omotesando, the venue, is comfortable and attractive, making it the ideal place for sampling the exceptional … Continue reading Kisaki (后): The Queen and Other Members of the Royal Family
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