BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Sakamichi Brewing: Crafting Japanese Beer Culture in Tachikawa
At long last, the craft beer scene is booming in Tokyo. We sat down with the craft entrepreneurs at Sakamichi Brewing to…
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
ENTERTAINMENT
After Drunken Home Invasion, Japanese Actor Loses Beer Commercial Contract
Actor Yoshizawa Ryo is out of a contract with Asahi Beer after drunkenly wandering into an apartment that wasn't his.
WOMEN
Men Vastly Outnumber Women on Okinawa’s Outlying Islands
You'll find a lot of natural beauty on Okinawa's outlying islands. There's something that's harder to find, however: women.
POLITICS
Japan City Legislator Quits After Drunkenly Attacking Nurse
A Japanese Communist Party legislator in Tsushima City is out of a job after going overboard at a "mama party."
NEWS
Japan Sake Exports Boom Thanks to New Overseas Fans
People in Japan are drinking less sake than ever, a trend that hasn't stopped since the 1990s. So why is it becoming…
SOCIETY
Shinjuku and Shibuya Introduce New Street Drinking Bans
Shibuya will ban public drinking all year around, while Shinjuku will bar it during Halloween. Not everyone thinks it's a good idea.
FOOD
Why High-Alcohol Chuhai Drinks are Disappearing in Japan
Maybe they're not so Strong: once-popular high-alcohol chuhai drinks are disappearing in Japan due to a mounting health backlash.
FOOD
This 30-Year Japanese Whisky Will Now Set You Back $2,425
A bottle of Japan's Hibiki 30 is about to double in price. And it isn't the only Suntory whisky that's getting pricier…