Rishiri Island, off the coast of Hokkaido, is famous for its kelp and sea urchin. With an aging population, it is finding new ways to keep...
To revitalize the region, Funasaka Sake Brewery is producing whisky using two local sites in Gifu Prefecture: Takane No 2 Dam and an old school building.
Japan's newest distillery, Komoro Whisky in Karuizawa, opened in June to global buzz in the whisky world and hometown anticipation. Here's why.
Japanese whisky is being auctioned at record-breaking prices. Companies scramble to keep up with soaring demand as Japan celebrates 100 years of whisky making.
With Japan's support, the UK has unveiled an agreement to become the first European member of the CPTPP Asia-Pacific trade bloc and wonders who will join...
Among 2023's predictions, shochu has a couple of things going for it that fit into our troubled times: it's easy to store, easy to mix and...
With more than 500 years of history as part of Okinawa’s unique culture, the liquor Awamori has evolved and found a loyal fan base in and...
Listen in as the JAPAN Forward editorial team and German journalist Agnes Tandler chat about her career as a seasoned foreign correspondent covering key conflict stories in...
Japan's diverse and sometimes surprising use of regional and limited edition flavors in Kit Kats has made them a popular souvenir for travelers from abroad and within...
Few trains stop in Yoichi. The small station stands frozen in time. Not many people make it up here, let alone in the middle of...
