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  • Sake Bar Asoko: Next Stop For Fans of Decibel NYC

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    Sake Bar Asoko: Next Stop For Fans of Decibel NYC

    Where: 127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002Hours: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Tue, Wed), 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. (T...

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  • Things To Do and See in Fukushima: A Tippsy Itinerary

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    Things To Do and See in Fukushima: A Tippsy Itinerary

    When I found out about it, I was sitting in the waiting room of a veterinary hospital with my dog...

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  • What Is Yuzu? The Japanese Citrus Fruit and Yuzu Sake

    Food & Drink

    What Is Yuzu? The Japanese Citrus Fruit and Yuzu Sake

    Bright, tart and incredibly aromatic, yuzu is a unique Japanese citrus fruit that has captivated ...

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  • A Guide to Visiting Sake Breweries in Tokyo

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    A Guide to Visiting Sake Breweries in Tokyo

    Tokyo is one of the most unique cities in the world. Somehow, it seamlessly blends the old with t...

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  • My Journey Through Osaka World Expo 2025

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    My Journey Through Osaka World Expo 2025

    When people think of Japan, Tokyo is often the first city that comes to mind. But Japan’s second-...

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  • Aiko Chan Tuna and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

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    Aiko Chan Tuna and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

    Sake pairs well with all types of cuisine — you just need to find the right pairing! You can crea...

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  • The Ultimate Ramen & Sake Pairing Guide

    Food & Drink

    The Ultimate Ramen & Sake Pairing Guide

    There’s no sensation quite like feeling the steam rise from a large bowl of ramen. Its entrancing...

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  • How ‘The Birth of Saké’ Introduced Sake to the World: The 10th Anniversary Interview

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    How ‘The Birth of Saké’ Introduced Sake to the World: The 10th Anniversary Interview

    How did you fall in love with sake? Most people say that it was love at first sip, but for me, it...

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  • Kimchi and Pork Yaki Udon Recipe

    Recipe

    Kimchi and Pork Yaki Udon Recipe

    Kimchi udon is a popular item on izakaya menus, usually served as a shareable tapas-style dish. T...

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  • Tsuki Sake Brews Up Counterculture in Salt Lake City

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    Tsuki Sake Brews Up Counterculture in Salt Lake City

    Utah, home of the Mormons, is the last place one would expect to find a norm-shattering sake brew...

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  • A Guide to Visiting Sake Breweries in Kyoto

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    A Guide to Visiting Sake Breweries in Kyoto

    Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is not just a cultural heritage site — it’s a sake brewery h...

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  • What Is Kaiseki? Your Guide to Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine

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    What Is Kaiseki? Your Guide to Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine

    Described by CNN as “the world’s finest meal,” kaiseki is equal parts art form and cuisine. It is...

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  • 5 Amazing Umeshu (Plum Wine) Cocktail Recipes for the Holidays

    Recipe

    5 Amazing Umeshu (Plum Wine) Cocktail Recipes for the Holidays

    Making cocktails with wine is nothing new. The French 75 is topped off with sparkling wine, and t...

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  • The Best Calbee Chips Flavors

    Food & Drink

    The Best Calbee Chips Flavors

    When exploring Japanese snacks, Calbee is one of the first brand names you’ll come across. Since ...

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  • What Is Obon and How Is It Celebrated?

    Culture

    What Is Obon and How Is It Celebrated?

    Summer in Japan is a season filled with festivals celebrated throughout the country. One such imp...

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  • 10 Best Japanese Chips To Try

    Food & Drink

    10 Best Japanese Chips To Try

    In the United States, tried-and-true flavors like sour cream and onion, barbecue, and even just t...

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  • 3 Taru Sake Cocktail Recipes You Have To Try

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    3 Taru Sake Cocktail Recipes You Have To Try

    Barrel aging spirits to evoke a distinct flavor profile has been a tried-and-true practice for hu...

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  • WAKAZE: A Sake Revolutionary

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    WAKAZE: A Sake Revolutionary

    WAKAZE France is a brewery known for its experimental approach to sake making. They take inspirat...

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  • Dassai Blue Sake Brewery Arrives in New York

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    Dassai Blue Sake Brewery Arrives in New York

    Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Dassai), based in Yamaguchi prefecture, is famous for their Dassai sake br...

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  • What Are Otsumami? Traditional Japanese Bar Snacks

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    What Are Otsumami? Traditional Japanese Bar Snacks

    From beer nuts to Scotch eggs to tapas, the world of drinking snacks is as diverse as the culture...

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  • Chasing Unicorns at EUREKA! Sake Bar in Tokyo

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    Chasing Unicorns at EUREKA! Sake Bar in Tokyo

    Where: Second floor, 4 Chome−11−28, Nishiazabu, Minato, Tokyo, Japan Hours: 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. ...

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  • Sake Rice Farmers Growing the American Craft Sake Scene

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    Sake Rice Farmers Growing the American Craft Sake Scene

    The American craft sake scene has grown steadily in the last 10 years, with the number of breweri...

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  • What Is Dango? Mitarashi Dango and Other Dango Recipes

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    What Is Dango? Mitarashi Dango and Other Dango Recipes

    The world of “wagashi,” or traditional Japanese sweets, is simple, fun, ancient and colorful. Onc...

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  • Otokoyama: Preserving Traditions With Hokkaido’s Frontier Spirit

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    Otokoyama: Preserving Traditions With Hokkaido’s Frontier Spirit

    With a rich history spanning over 350 years, Otokoyama treasures its traditions and historical si...

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