Japan's First "Convenience Store Bar" Opens
Several years ago, Japanese convenience stores began selling better coffee, offering fresh donuts and rolling out…
The Japanese Whisky Shortage Won't Stop [Update]
Earlier this year, Suntory announced that it was pulling Hakushu 12 and Hibiki 17 off the market. Now the Kirin…
Behold, Glorious Final Fantasy Sake
Sake maker Kokuryu produces excellent sake. The Fukui-based brewery is teaming up with Square Enix to make some more.
Beware Of Fake Hibiki Japanese Whisky
Earlier this week, two men were arrested in Japan for selling bottles of fake Hibiki. The bottles were real, but the…
The Best Affordable Japanese Whisky You Can Buy
Japanese whisky sure can be expensive. While older bottlings can easily fetch thousands of dollars or, at the…
In Japan, 7-Eleven Was Going To Serve Beer
Not just sell it, but have a Kirin beer dispensing machine in store for perfect foamy pours. Think a Slurpee machine,…
Rules For Eating And Drinking In Japan
Visting Japan? Or perhaps you already live in the country. Here are some handy rules to follow for eating and drinking…
Taste Test For Coca-Cola Clear And More
Recently, Coca-Cola Japan released a clear Coke. But it’s not the only drink maker in the country that is going…
At This Capsule Hotel, There's Free Beer
In the past few years, there has been a capsule hotel revival in Japan. Th lodgings are more plush and comfortable than…
Clear Coca-Cola Will Be Released In Japan
This month in Japan, Coca-Cola is releasing a clear version of their soda with the clever name of, wait for it,…
Japan Is Running Out Of Whisky
Today, Suntory announced officially that sales of the Hakushu 12-year-old single malt and the Hibiki 17-year-old blend…
Before Space Invaders, Taito Made Vodka
Nintendo got its start making playing cards. Sega began making amusement machines for the U.S. military. And Taito? It…