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Sneak Peek: The Pot Still at Hitachino Brewery
January 26, 2016
The makers of beloved Japanese Hitachino craft beer (Kiuchi Brewery) will distill whisky next!
Nest is Best: Visiting the Hitachino Beer Brewery in Japan
January 22, 2016
It was our true pleasure to visit the Hitachino Brewery in Japan last week where Hitachino Nest is brewed.
January 15, 2016
This video flips through Jiro Gastronomy, a full-color book of 60 pieces of sushi served at famed Tokyo restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro. Get ready to drool...
Upcoming Event: The Third Annual JAPAN BEER FEST
January 7, 2016
Join us at the Trappist in Oakland for Japan Beer Fest on Jan 24, 2016 for 20+ Japanese craft beers and Ramen Shop fried rice!
Taste the Magic: Try Haku Shoyu This Saturday
December 3, 2015
We are hosting a free Haku Shoyu tasting on Saturday, December 5, from noon-3 p.m. Taste the magic and get inspired to make something delicious with them.
Upcoming Event: Single Origin Tasting with Horiguchi Coffee
August 27, 2015
Our second free tasting with Tokyo-based Horiguchi Coffee featuring Flower and Juicy #2, and single-origin Ethiopia and Kenya blends.
Yakitori Bunraku in Tokyo
June 18, 2015
A good friend of mine is in Tokyo right now and he wanted a shortlist...
Umami Map: 24 Hours in Osaka
May 28, 2015
Growing up, I would visit Japan about once every two years or so. It would...
Bar Owl in Niigata City
May 25, 2015
When we mentioned to Mr. Akio Watanabe, owner of Bar EST! in Tokyo that we...
Todai Utensil Factory
May 14, 2015
I'd like to start with a little background on the small town of Tsubame-Sanjo. This...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Entering the Womb at Bar Caesarean
May 7, 2015
The name Caesarean derives from all things related to Caesar, the Roman general whose actions...
A Visit to Kinshihai Brewery
April 27, 2015
Sake is one of those things that really makes you appreciate locality. It's like the...