Coronavirus crimped our style and derailed all our plans for March. We had initially planned to visit the Suntory Hakushu Distillery in Yamanashi Prefecture with some side trips to a small winery along the way. Distillery tours have to be made several months in advance and due to the popularity of Japanese whisky, the tours … Continue reading Suntory Master’s Dream Matured in Yamazaki Whisky Barrels
A Visit to Tokyo Ika (Squid) Center on February 28, 2020
It was a Friday, but no ordinary Friday. The Japanese government had announced the day before that public schools would be on hiatus for the entire month of March as a novel coronavirus countermeasure. Many companies also started earlier in the week to promote teleworking, so the number of people enjoying drinks after work had … Continue reading A Visit to Tokyo Ika (Squid) Center on February 28, 2020
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
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