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Japanese Sake made by a Unique Japanese Process
Sake is sometimes called ‘rice wine’ in the West, but this is actually an inaccurate term, as the brewing process of sake is a lot closer to beer than it is to wine.
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The Wonderful Flavor of Wine in Japan
There are old-world wines from France and Italy, new-world wines from California, South-Africa, and Chile, and then there is wine from Japan. How did wine end up being made in Japan? Which grape varieties are used? And where are Japan’s wineries?
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Many Kinds of Beers Unique to Japan
Beer has a shorter history in Japan than it has in most of the rest of the world, the reason being having been isolated from the rest of the world and its techniques for centuries. It is not that Japan didn’t have its share of alcoholic beverages before beer made its entrance, as sake and…
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Sapporo Beer Museum | The Perfect Place for Beer Lovers
In Japan, beer originated from Hokkaido and Sapporo is Japan’s oldest beer brand, founded and brewed in 1876. Located in a beautiful old red brick brewery from the early Meiji period, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Sapporo Biergarten are two must-see places in Sapporo.
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6 Recommended Places in Osaka
To help you decide where to go in Osaka if you are short on time, we compiled a list of the 5 best places to visit in this bustling city.
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Shinjuku, Tokyo | the most Enjoyable Nightlife District in Japan
Shinjuku is known for its impressive streets full of neon signs. Throughout the territory, there is a wide variety of international cuisine and hundreds of department stores ranging from clothing stores to high-tech devices.
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Monzennakacho, Tokyo | A town full of downtown atmosphere and humanity
Monzennakacho is a great area for a quick, local bite and tipple. There are many tiny restaurants that serve great food, and there’s a local temple with an interesting ceremony.
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Ginza, Tokyo | One of the Best Shopping Spots in Japan
Ginza is a district in central Tokyo, and its name means ‘silver place’ when translated to English. That still holds true today, as it is one of the most high-end shopping districts in Japan.
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Ikebukuro | The best commercial and cultural city in Japan
Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s grittier neighborhoods. If you’re looking for subcultures and interesting bars, this is the place to go. But there’s also family-friendly entertainment. See what Ikebukuro is about!
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Hamamatsucho Station Area | Transportation hub with access to everywhere
There are many hotels in the Hamamatsucho Station area, but what is there to do here? And is the area well-connected to the rest of Tokyo?
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Dotonbori, Osaka | Lots of cheap and tasty restaurants!
The lively entertainment area of Dotonbori is the most famous tourist destination in Osaka and famous for its striking neon lights, its extravagant signage, and huge variety of restaurants and bars.
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Izakaya | Good food and drinks, fun space
Whether you go to a tiny village’s little center or to Tokyo’s most famous areas, everywhere you will be able to find izakaya. An izakaya is the Japanese equivalent of a gastropub.