Trip Report Part 2: Akigawa Keikoku Valley and Nozaki Shuzo (Brewery) in Akiruno, Tokyo

In perhaps one of her less memorable hits, Madonna chanted “Time goes by so slowly...Time goes by so slowly....” That sentiment accurately describes the Akigawa Keikoku Valley, an area that is technically part of Tokyo but a place entirely different from the typical image of a concrete jungle. Time, indeed, goes by so slowly. The … Continue reading Trip Report Part 2: Akigawa Keikoku Valley and Nozaki Shuzo (Brewery) in Akiruno, Tokyo →

Trip Report Part 1: Nozaki Shuzo (Brewery) in Akiruno, Tokyo

The entrance is quite impressive The brand of sake from Nozaki Shuzo is Kisho, and it is sold and served throughout the Akigawa Keikoku Valley. No tastings or plant tours but there is a quaint shop on site to buy their offerings. I purchased two bottles - a Junmai Ginjo made from Yamadanishiki rice and … Continue reading Trip Report Part 1: Nozaki Shuzo (Brewery) in Akiruno, Tokyo →