Demystifying Japanese Tea – From Matcha to Sencha to Mugicha
From the green and black classics to tantalizing unique brews, Japan is a tea-lover's paradise!
More Than Just Beer! 10 Sake, Shochu, Whiskey (and More) to Try From Your Conbini!
Shopping for drinks at a Japanese convenience store? If you’re looking to explore outside the standard range of beers and sours but aren’t sure where to start, try our recommended list of 10 unique sake, shochu, whiskey, and more to get your intoxicating adventure underway!
How to Drink Sake: A Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Drinking Sake in Japan
Learning to appreciate sake will deepen your connection to Japan and its rich culinary culture. This beginner-friendly guide to Japanese sake—known as "nihonshu" in Japanese—will go over the basic varieties of sake and their characteristics, teach you how to decipher a label when buying sake in Japan, and give you some tips for how to best enjoy sake.
A Guide to Osechi Ryori – Japan’s Traditional New Year Food
Ring in the new year with osechi ryori – one of Japan’s deepest and most delicious New Year…