japanese drink– tag –
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Kagoshima
Imo shochu (芋焼酎)
Imo Shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit, is an important part of Japan's culture. Crafted primarily from sweet potatoes, this distilled liquor embodies a centuries-old tradition of meticulous craftsmanship. Imo Shochu is celebrated for... -
Shizuoka
Shizuoka cha (静岡茶)
Shizuoka cha is a brand name for the green tea produced in the Shizuoka prefecture. Yes, the Shizuoka prefecture also has the beautiful Mt. Fuji. Therefore, some of the plantations have great views. Japanese green tea is both tasty and h... -
Kanagawa
Yokohama beer (横浜ビール)
As a haven for craft beer enthusiasts, Yokohama in Kanagawa prefecture has cultivated a thriving beer culture that is not to be missed. With a diverse array of local breweries and beer bars, Yokohama offers a delightful selection of craf... -
Kyoto
Hojicha (ほうじ茶)
Tea holds a significant place in the cultural heritage of Japan, dating back to the 9th century with a rich and lengthy history. To this day, tea remains an integral component of daily life in Japan, with a diverse range of traditional g... -
Japan
Barley Tea “Mugicha” (麦茶)
Undoubtedly, drinking tea or "ocha" (お茶) in Japan is a relevant part of their culture. As a matter of fact, there are many types of tea available in the country. As they passed the culture of drinking tea to new generations, serving it... -
Kyoto
Japanese whiskey (日本のウイスキー)
Many people know that Japanese whiskey, like other words Japanese whiskey, is admired around the world. Although Japanese whiskey production has a short history, it counted among the five major whiskeys in the world and established itsel... -
Japan
Jizake (地酒)
"Jizake" is Japanese sake made by sake breweries all over Japan. With the number of unique local sake increasing in each region, there must be many people who want to enjoy more but lack the knowledge. Therefore, we have summarized the b... -
Japan
Genmai cha (玄米茶)
Have you tried a tea that combines high-quality green tea leaves with toasted brown rice? The combination of the two ingredients produces Genmai cha which is both refreshing and filling, making it an excellent choice at any time of day. ... -
Japan
Umeshu (梅酒)
Unripe Japanese plums, or ume, are steeped with sugar in distilled liquor to create umeshu, a flavorful liqueur. In most cases, 35% abv shochu is the liquor used in umeshu. Umeshu made with sake has been described in books from the 19th ... -
Japan
Amazake (甘酒)
If you go to the supermarket in Japan, you can see products named "Amazake". It has a strong image of a winter drink, but Japanese has drunk it since the Edo period to prevent summer fatigue. It is still considered as seasonal word for s...