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Shochu Gumi n.022: Spotlight on Komasa Jyozo (March 2025)
Shochu Gumi n.022: Spotlight on Komasa Jyozo (March 2025)
March 1, 2025
I’m back from two days in Kagoshima and supremely pumped for shochu –particularly of the...
Japanify: Winter Root Nimono
Japanify: Winter Root Nimono
December 6, 2012
For some, winter may mean honey-baked hams and Santa Claus. But at my house, it...
Shochu Stop: Oyuwari
Shochu Stop: Oyuwari
January 13, 2012
Happy new year! How did you spend your new year's day? The start of my...
Shochu Stop: Satsuma Shiranami (Sweet Potato)
Shochu Stop: Satsuma Shiranami (Sweet Potato)
June 29, 2011
Today, I'll introduce you to Satsuma Shiranami which used to be my go-to shochu in...