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Brian Ashcraft
brianashcraft
Originally from Texas, Ashcraft has called Osaka home since 2001. He has authored six books, including most recently, The Japanese Sake Bible.

>”How hard is it to say ‘Kenta (Nathan Drake in Eng)‘?” Read more

As mentioned, he took the head off one figure and put it on another and sold it. Read more

Clarified, hope that helps. They mention it includes offering, adding data and disturbing company services.  Read more

Oh! The vast majority of sake is aged—albeit for a short period of time. Shortage for months after pressing is aging. Industry-wide, lengthy aging is done on a much smaller scale and, while revived in the 1960s, it existed hundreds of years ago! Read more

Daiginjo refers to the polishing ratio. This is made from Hyogo-grown Yamada Nishiki rice, which is large and has a big starchy center. They’re polishing away the proteins and the fats in the outer layers, removing the heaviness of the rice. They’ve fortified it with brewer’s alcohol, which will make it even easier to Read more

Yeah, I agree. That would be the best way for players in other countries, who do not know Kimutaku, to fully understand the appeal of this game.  Read more

Whisky consumption, while up, isn’t yet where it was in the past. Plus, I’m willing to bet a good chunk of those purchases were by tourists.  Read more

Not a lawyer (obviously!), but that’s the argument that was made. It was about the intention and aim, which is why the judge acknowledged that tattooing has symbolism and artistic craft, which is at its core of expression, which is why suddenly reclassifying tattoo as a medical procedure infringes on Masuda’s Read more

I too like that movie a lot. It’s very interesting genre-wise! Read more