A Visit to Craftrock Brewpub & Live (Tokyo) on February 26, 2020

13 Beers Brewed In-House Japanese beer has traditionally been of the lager or pilsner variety, and there are a lot or great lagers and pilsners on the market by the major breweries - Kirin, Sapporo, Suntory and Asahi. With a bitter and crisp taste, they are a great accompaniment to sushi and other Japanese food. … Continue reading A Visit to Craftrock Brewpub & Live (Tokyo) on February 26, 2020 →

Who we are:

William F. O’Connor, Ed.D., MSSc, M.A., B.A. is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Business Administration at Asia University. He holds Level 3 Certification in Wines and Spirits from Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Ltd. (London), International Kikisake-shi (Sake Sommelier) Certification from SSI International (Sake Service Institute International, Tokyo), and a graduate certificate in Gastronomic … Continue reading Who we are: →

Katsunuma Wine Country, Yamanashi – September 22, 2019

We visited Katsunuma wine country in Yamanashi. We took the Limited Express train. From Shinjuku it takes an hour and a half and costs approximately JPY3,500. We met with David Ellis who runs an Airbnb and runs tours of Katsunuma wine country. He kindly showed us around and introduced us to some of his favorite … Continue reading Katsunuma Wine Country, Yamanashi – September 22, 2019 →