I went to a popular conveyor-belt sushi restaurant located in a newly opened, much-talked-about shopping mall.

I went to Oimachi Tracks, which recently opened. There, I checked out the conveyor-belt sushi restaurant that always has a line. The line splits into one for dining at tables and another for standing sushi. I joined the line for the standing sushi. The wait was about 20 minutes. Kaisensushi Shiogama Port Kaisensushi Shiogama Port … Read more

I prefer orikarami. What is orikarami? Why is Sensuke delicious?

Another cozy solo drinking session tonight. Bought some sake for the first time in ages. “Sensuke Junmai Ginjo Origarami”—I really like origarami. Origarami refers to sake that’s bottled with a slight cloudiness, intentionally leaving behind the “ori”—the fine particles of rice and yeast solids—after the pressing process, rather than removing them through “ori-hiki” (sediment removal). … Read more

It pairs perfectly with homemade original potato salad.Unpasteurized Sake Limited Edition “Kurukuru”

Today I went drinking at a sake bar I’ve been getting along with lately. KuruKuru Unpasteurized Sake Limited Edition Enjoy the refreshing acidity and freshness reminiscent of fresh fruit—a seasonal flavor you can only savor at this time of year. The name comes from the process of using an electric drill during the shubo stage … Read more

A refreshing tang reminiscent of yogurt and a sweet aroma—that’s Tsuchida Shuzo.

Today’s article about Japanese sake was written by a friend.I enjoyed the sake I received as a souvenir today. ・Taste Tuchida Light F Tuchida Light F gulp Slightly yellowish.A refreshing tartness reminiscent of yogurt and a sweet aroma. Relatively mild. Taste Tuchida Light F Enjoy it well-chilled to savor its yogurt-like sweet-and-sour flavor, or warm … Read more

Yamahai-style Nigori Nama-zake Kijōshu (sake brewed using sake instead of water)

Another cozy solo drinking session today.This time I paired snacks with the sake I used for work.Yano Yamahai Kijōshu Yano Yamahai Kijōshu I received a one-liter bottle. Way too much. This sake is nigori. Plus, it naturally produces gas, so it gets fizzy. This sake was brewed specifically for the brewery opening. The name KJS … Read more

Sake with too strong a flavor “Soumi”

Today, I’m enjoying a cozy drink alone again.I went to a niche liquor store that I don’t usually visit.I bought this sake because the label looked delicious. Soumi I am attracted to the sound of “Polished 39” and look forward to tasting it. The lid has nothing written on it. opening Colorless and transparent gulp … Read more