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...
Shochu distilleries are adjusting to the collapse of potato crops by raising prices and getting creative, including new flavors for diverse, younger fans.
"Whether you like it or not, the AI revolution will come," said the SoftBank CEO, who will likely make a fresh round of AI bets in...
The grape harvest in Japan has received the highest possible rating, with vineyards across Yamanashi Prefecture producing sweeter grapes than in previous years.
The future of Mukoujima Transport's president is on the line as a company meeting gets underway in Chapter 26 of Shin Ushijima's novel, Minority Shareholders.
Aged sake holds the potential to uplift the entire sake industry, with 50-year-old sake matured in rare wine barrels fetching over ¥1 million JPY.
For the first time, wood from 100-year-old trees can be made into wood liquor, a new beverage that could be key to revitalizing forestry and mountain...
A Japanese winery and sake brewery have collaborated to create a wine using sake yeast, resulting in a fruity Chardonnay with distinct notes of premium sake.
Finally, after three years, the Sapporo Snow Festival is again drawing in visitors from inside and outside of Japan, albeit with toned-down festivities.