Fukushima Prefecture is home to some of the most renowned sake brewers in Japan, and sometimes called the “Sake Kingdom.” Fukushima sake has also …
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Japan's Quirky Vending Machines for Adults
Japan's a country filled with many surprises, not the least of which are the coolest vending machines for adults! Discover the country's quirky sake servers - plus more about the kinds of drinks available in the country's great northeast!
Nihonshu, better known as simply sake to most of us, is a term in Japan that encompasses a wide range of Japanese rice wine. As you would expect, the …
Tradition is deeply ingrained in the historical area of Aizu, in western Fukushima Prefecture, reflected today in its picture-perfect rural villages, …
Ponshukan is popular among Japanese sake lovers from near and far. This famous sake shop in Niigata, one of Japan’s largest sake brewing regions, is …
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