nihonshu Archives - tsunagu Local

bySteve
February 19, 2021

So, you’ve stumbled across that sake bottle you forgot about. Or perhaps your local liquor store has some suspiciously cheap discount sake on sale. Is it good to drink or down the sink? This article will answer all your questions!

Life in Japan

bySteve
December 25, 2020

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!

Life in Japan

bySteve
November 19, 2020

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.

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Can Sake Go Bad? A Guide to Keeping Your Sake Fresh

More Than Just Beer! 10 Sake, Shochu, Whiskey (and More) to Try From Your Conbini!

How to Drink Sake: A Guide to Choosing, Buying, and Drinking Sake in Japan

Make Your Japan Trip and Expat Life Easier With the Oyraa Interpreter App (Available in Over 153 Languages!)

9 Reasons You Should Visit Western Niigata Prefecture In Winter!

Deep Snow an Hour From Tokyo: Relishing the Midwinter Bounties of Niigata

My Japan Quarantine Story – Navigating Strict Travel Restrictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Casual Drive Through Nyuzen and Asahi: Relishing a Springtime Carnival of Flowers in Toyama