Helios Distillery Angel Red Ale Beer: A Taste of Japan in Japan
There’s a version of Japan you discover only after you move here. It isn’t the postcard version. Instead, it’s the Japan where a can from…
There’s a version of Japan you discover only after you move here. It isn’t the postcard version. Instead, it’s the Japan where a can from…
Northern Okinawa has some of the darkest skies in Japan. Away from the neon lights of Naha and the resorts of the southern coast, the…
Goya, or bitter melon, is one of the most distinctive ingredients in Okinawan cuisine. The dark green vegetable has deep ridges and an unmistakably bitter…
Hokkaido has a natural advantage when it comes to pilsner production. The island has a cooler climate and clean water sources. It also sits away…
Far East Tokyo IPA comes from Far Yeast Brewing in Yamanashi, upstream from Tokyo. The mountain setting provides the clean water and cooler air that…
Belgian-influenced brewing has found a natural home in Japan’s independent beer scene. Soft yeast character works well with Japanese food. So does a balanced malt…
Japan calls Shibusawa Eiichi the “father of capitalism.” The title reflects the scale of his work rather than an ideological claim. Between 1840 and 1931,…
A dry stout asks the brewer to achieve something specific. It needs roasted malt intensity without excessive heaviness. It also needs dark chocolate and coffee…
There is something satisfying about a classic pilsner. It does not need a complicated flavour profile. Instead, it relies on balance, freshness, and clean bitterness.…
Koshihikari rice is one of Niigata’s most celebrated products. The prefecture is Japan’s leading producer of this famous rice variety. Its starch structure, subtle sweetness,…