The Japanese art of sashimi is amazing.

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Sushi that does not turn is expensive. In Japan, this is called “market price,” which fluctuates depending on the price of fish purchased at the time. It is not a fixed price. If that’s the case, go have lunch. The price is not that high, but you can eat at a reasonable price.

Sea of Japan
Sea of Japan

Nihonkai,” which has a store only in Tokyo, offers fresh fish delivered directly from Tsukiji.

Sea of Japan
Sea of Japan

Lunch is inexpensive.

This restaurant is not well known, but it is not a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, but the ingredients are fresh and overpriced.

store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior

Unlike an izakaya, the interior of the restaurant is built with Japanese taste.

sake
sake

Sake: Urakasumi, Bon, Bakuren, Saku, Otters, Hakkaisan, Kouzenjosui, etc.

an appetizer
an appetizer

If you drink alcohol, you will be served an appetizer. The reason is currently under investigation, but chawanmushi is usually served in the same way.

Sushi set for lunch
Sushi set for lunch

Lunch but very beautiful sushi set. I have been to other lunches and they are beautiful.

Sushi set for lunch
Sushi set for lunch

The design is elaborate. You don’t see this kind of technique even in hand-rolled sushi for lunch.

I was satisfied with the sushi, which, unlike revolving sushi, was well made.

Sushi that does not turn is expensive. In Japan, this is called “market price,” which fluctuates depending on the price of fish purchased at the time. It is not a fixed price. If that’s the case, go have lunch. The price is not that high, but you can eat at a reasonable price.

Sea of Japan
Sea of Japan

Nihonkai,” which has a store only in Tokyo, offers fresh fish delivered directly from Tsukiji.

Sea of Japan
Sea of Japan

Lunch is inexpensive.

This restaurant is not well known, but it is not a conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, but the ingredients are fresh and overpriced.

store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior

Unlike an izakaya, the interior of the restaurant is built with Japanese taste.

sake
sake

Sake: Urakasumi, Bon, Bakuren, Saku, Otters, Hakkaisan, Kouzenjosui, etc.

an appetizer
an appetizer

If you drink alcohol, you will be served an appetizer. The reason is currently under investigation, but chawanmushi is usually served in the same way.

Sushi set for lunch
Sushi set for lunch

Lunch but very beautiful sushi set. I have been to other lunches and they are beautiful.

Sushi set for lunch
Sushi set for lunch

The design is elaborate. You don’t see this kind of technique even in hand-rolled sushi for lunch.

I was satisfied with the sushi, which, unlike revolving sushi, was well made.

It was another good day.

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Japan’s Izakaya is finally getting very cheap prices

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This section explains how to read the signs of Japanese izakaya (Japanese style pubs).

First of all, please pay attention to this Japanese.

半額

signboard
signboard
signboard
signboard

This word “半額” indicates 50% off.

However, caution is advised. There are often conditions attached. It may be happy hour, or only the first drink, etc. Please check the explanation carefully before you order. Ask the waiter. They will explain it to you.

And the next thing I want to draw your attention to is the “~” symbol. This means that the price starts from that amount or higher.

signboard
signboard

There is usually a small variety of these lowest-priced products. Mostly disappointing.

signboard
signboard

Note the Kanji character for “飲み放題” refers to a course that allows you to drink as many drinks as you want with a time limit. There is another trap hidden here. Cheaper courses may not include beer or popular items. The unfortunate result is that you end up having to pay additional fees.

If you see a sign that says something convenient, you should guess that there is some kind of trap.

Nevertheless, please enjoy the Japanese izakaya restaurant, a place with a very pleasant atmosphere.

izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya
izakaya

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All of these brands are delicious. Sake with distinctive afro hair.

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Today, too, I’m drinking alone. I’m worried that I’m being treated like a prowler for wandering around the liquor store too much, but no matter. Today, too, I am strolling around looking for good sake. The number of “hiyaoroshi” sake has increased considerably. The lineup of sake is going to become more complete from now on.

  1. Kudoki Jozu
  2. Kudoki Jozu taste evaluation
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Kudoki Jozu

I buy them because the jackets are stylish. The design is funky as ever and I pick it up every time. Kudoki Jozu.

Kudoki Jozu

The label on the sake says this.
Surface label

“The victims of war and divorce are always children.
Assassination of a former prime minister. Is this from a movie?
Can’t Japan heal now?
Surviving these times? We did labels like this again.
Sorry.”

Back label
“Corona Douchebag
It has been two years since I started living with the new coronavirus.
The way I work, my awareness, my senses, the people I meet, change.

Living in fear of something I want to yell “asshole” out loud

On the other hand, abundant time for myself Review
The opportunity to realize the value of everyday life to be renewed.
In a way, it was a time of gratitude, wasn’t it?

In the world, war breaks out and a former prime minister falls to a deadly bullet. Is Japan now a gun society?　Rising prices, wealth and poverty.　Difficulty in living. Let us all gradually change the course of our lives.”

The label says, “Sorry,” but it’s a strong label. It’s done. What kind of sake brewery is this? I searched the web, but surprisingly, there was no official website. I wonder if such a thing that claims historical things will become a rare label as the years go by. I like that the claim of sake is not too strong.

Kudoki Jozu
Kudoki Jozu

Afro and Turtle are the hallmarks of Kamenoi Sake Brewery.

Kudoki Jozu
Kudoki Jozu

Old Cap.

I went ahead and took a picture of the bottle after it was opened.

Kudoki Jozu
Kudoki Jozu

Kido type trendy sweet fruity ginjo aroma.

Kudoki Jozu
Kudoki Jozu

Gulp

Japan Ranking 22nd
Yamagata Prefecture Ranking 2nd

Comment:A
Cute label. Not only the label, but I really liked the taste.
And the avocado cheese crackers were so good, they were empty in no time.
This one became my very favorite.

Comment: B
Very sweet. Almost no fruitiness.Almost no aroma that passes through the nose.
After swallowing, a very slight bitter taste remains on the tongue. When it comes back to room temperature, the freshness seems to increase. It was easy to drink and delicious.

Kudoki Jozu taste evaluation

Kudoki Jozu taste evaluation
Kudoki Jozu taste evaluation

Easy to drink. Suitable for beginners. Dry and refreshing. It is simple and tasteless. It has a melon-like sweetness. It has a melon-like sweetness. It is a sake that can be drunk by itself. It is an aperitif. It is similar to white wine. Refreshing. It should definitely be drunk chilled. It seems to go well with light and light dishes, but I recommend drinking this sake alone slowly.

Today’s snack

Kudoki Jozu

Today’s snack is contradictory to the comment, but it is potato salad with bacon.

potato salad with bacon
potato salad with bacon

To be honest, the sake lost out to this sauce when paired. It was a failure this time. The potato salad was delicious, though.

It was another good day.

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Mimuro Sugi, the second most famous sake in Nara Prefecture, ranks first in the nation.

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Today, too, a dusty sake for one person.　Hiyoroshi. Everywhere I looked, there were hiyaoroshi. I wonder if this is the busy season for sake distribution. I feel like the refrigerators in the stores are well stocked.
I bought a bottle of “Mimuro Sugi,” a sake I’ve been noticing lately, because I thought I had to try it.

  1. Mimuro Sugi
  2. Mimuro Sugi evaluation of taste
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Mimuro Sugi

mimurosugi
Mimuro Sugi
Mimuro Sugi
Mimuro Sugi
Mimuro Sugi
Mimuro Sugi
Mimuro Sugi
Mimuro Sugi

Miwa is said to be the birthplace of sake making.

Why is Miwa said to be a sacred place for sake? It is because of a description in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan)

From Imanishi Sake Brewery Co

The oldest book on the subject. Sake from Nara and Mie prefectures is my personal favorite, so I have high expectations for it. I feel that Nara has “Kaze no Mori” and Mie has “Zaku”, and I think they are on top of the trend.

Mimuro Sugi
Mimuro Sugi

Old cap.

Opening the bottle

Sweet aroma of alcohol.

Mimuro Sugi
Mimuro Sugi

Gulp it down!

Japanese Ranking 27th
Nara Prefecture Ranking 2nd

Comment A:
I have had Mimuro Cedar, but had not yet had Dioavita, so I bought it! This one is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good!
It’s light at 13 degrees, has a nice, chilly gasiness, and a good umami!
No wonder it’s so popular.

Comment B:
First Mimuro cedar. A refreshing taste in the mouth. You immediately feel the acidity and taste the umami at the back of the mouth. It has a citrusy, fruity taste. It is delicious. It tastes a little different from any other sake I have ever had.

Mimuro Sugi evaluation of taste

Mimuro Sugi evaluation of taste
Mimuro Sugi evaluation of taste

Easy to drink. It is suitable for beginners. No unpleasant taste. It is good both as an aperitif and as an in-between-dinner drink. It has a sweet taste, but it is not too strong, and seems to go well with fatty dishes. On the other hand, light sashimi and other dishes seem to go against each other. It seems to reduce the goodness of sake. It is very good as a mouthwash for fatty foods with good flavor. It would not be surprising if it becomes popular.

Today’s snack

Accidentally today’s snack is sauteed chicken

sauteed chicken
sauteed chicken

The recipe called for potato starch, but we ran out of potato starch, so we substituted flour. Still, it was a good match. I am satisfied.

It was a good day with a full stomach.

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Hiyaoroshi” is a seasonal term for sake, which is drunk in autumn and winter.

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Today, too, a dusty sake for one person. Hiya Oroshi. There are more and more. I am weak against limited editions, so I am always troubled by them. Hiyaoroshi is a slightly mellow sake brewed in the summer and waiting for its autumn release.

  1. Zakku Hiya Oroshi
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Zakku Hiya Oroshi

Zakku Hiya Oroshi
Zakku Hiya Oroshi
Zakku Hiya Oroshi
Zakku Hiya Oroshi

Zakk on the high street after a long time. One of the most popular. I can’t wait to see how it differs from what I drank before!

Zakku Hiya Oroshi
Zakku Hiya Oroshi

Zaku Logo

Zakku Hiya Oroshi
Zakku Hiya Oroshi

Screw Cap

I don’t need to explain “Saku”. This sake was chosen as the toast at the summit.

Zakku Hiya Oroshi
Zakku Hiya Oroshi

I recently thought that I have learned from previous years that this type of stopper with a gassy feel blows out with vibration.

Opening the stopper

Zakku Hiya Oroshi
Zakku Hiya Oroshi

Fruity and slightly sweet aroma. Now that I think about it, the aroma has its own character.

Gulp.

Japan Ranking 3rd
Mie Prefecture Ranking #1

Comment :A
It has a rounded flavor, slightly sweet, and is very easy to drink when chilled.
If you bring it closer to room temperature, the sourness comes out and it tastes even better.
It is very 👍good.
Goes well with grilled meat and kimchi.

Comment :B
Gentle~!
Soft mouthfeel and gentle sweetness like powdered sugar
Gentle tingling sourness that comes afterwards
The impression remains the same even in the tin, and it is delicious~!

Zakku Hiya Oroshi Taste Evaluation

Zakku Hiya Oroshi Taste Evaluation
Zakku Hiya Oroshi Taste Evaluation

After all this time, this sake is easy to drink. It is more like juice than sake. Or perhaps wine? There is no Showa-ness at all, but a pleasant alcoholic feeling from the throat. It’s a sake with a pleasant aroma. It is a good sake that is easy to drink and can be recommended to women. It seems to go well with refreshing chicken.

Today’s snack

duck roast
duck roast

Duck loin from the supermarket. This time it was a hit. It went very well with it. A combination that will not stop drinking. I have a thought that wasabi and Japanese poppy seeds would go well with any sake.

It was another good day.

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Japanese standing bar where women drink alone.

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Sake is becoming more and more popular among young Japanese these days.
Originally, Japanese izakaya restaurants were usually seated at tables. However, standing bar style restaurants where people can drink easily are gradually increasing in number.

Few restaurants claim to specialize in sake, but we will tell you about their atmosphere.

Asano Sake Bar
Asano Sake Bar

This restaurant is the stylish one.

The interior of the restaurant looks like this

store interior
store interior
store interior
store interior

Stand up and drink. There are no tables to sit at.

They can drink all the sake in the restaurant. Sake is also available for sale, so you can sample and drink as well.

store interior
store interior

There is quite a wide variety.

store interior
store interior

Young women also enjoy it alone.

There is a set of sake tasting, so this time I ordered a reasonably priced set that allowed me to enjoy several different types in small quantities.

sake set
sake set
sake set
sake set

Sake is the main drink, but beer is also available.

beer
beer

This time, one of the breweries was in the sake tasting set, so I enjoyed that type of sake.

menu
menu

Gradually, more and more such bars are opening, so if you want to enjoy a variety of sake flavors, search for them.

menu

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