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
Rituals, Music, and Marketing
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
Have a Little Fun with Funpy
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
Kisaki (后): The Queen and Other Members of the Royal Family
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
SAYS Farm Cidre 2018: Capture the Sparkle Now!
This week we turn our attention to Himi, Toyama Prefecture. Now, some of you may be asking yourselves, “Where is that?” Well, we trust that after you read this entry and try the beverage under review you will forever remember the name “Himi” and this outstanding cider produced by SAYS FARM. First, we will answer … Continue reading SAYS Farm Cidre 2018: Capture the Sparkle Now!
“No!” Is Yes This Year
No park—no ring—no afternoon gentility— No company—no nobility—No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease, No comfortable feel in any member—No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds, November!1 The excerpt above is from “No!,” a poem by the regrettably oft-overlooked English poet Thomas Hood (1799-1845). In this short work the poet … Continue reading “No!” Is Yes This Year
Senkin: Craft Sake Opus from Australia
Senkin is a sake brewery located in Sakura-shi, Tochigi Prefecture. The prefecture is perhaps best known for being the location of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nikko. However, to some people, like one of us here at drinkingjapan.org, the area in and around Nikko appears to be the annual epicenter for the release of … Continue reading Senkin: Craft Sake Opus from Australia
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