Smoked Torii
1 oz peated Scotch whisky
1 oz sake
1/2 oz Bénédictine
1/2 oz bianco vermouth
1/2 oz Aperol
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Tokyo Walk: Sangenjaya Side Streets & Taishido Stroll
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Take a relaxed walk through Sangenjaya, one of Tokyo’s most character filled neighborhoods.
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White Sake Negroni (variant)
1 1/2 oz sake
1 1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz Coiron Jaune
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Join me on an urban exploration walk through Setagaya in Tokyo. I begin up by the elevated expressway at Mishuku and make my way towards Setagaya park. From there, I wander the backstreets of Shimouma passing through everyday neighborhoods as I make my way back up to Sangenjaya.
Hime no Kaze
2 oz junmai ginjo sake
2 oz sweet sparkling sake
1/2 oz lychee liqueur
2 strawberries - sliced
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Trainspotting at Tokyo Station: Watching Trains Come and Go
youtu.be/hrY9yAZy0nQ
Step into the rhythm of Tokyo Station. First, I wait and watch from the end of the Yamanote Line platform. Later I move up to the Shinkansen platforms to watch bullet trains coming and going.
Traditional Street Dancing in Toyosaka – Kuzutsuka Festival 2025
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On the eve of Kuzutsuka Festival begins, Toyosaka’s streets come alive with rhythm and color. Neighborhood teams gather in bright happi coats to perform traditional dances with live festival music.
Snow Borough
2 oz rye whiskey
1 oz junmai sake
1/3 oz maraschino liqueur
1 tsp Cynar
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From Rice to Glass: DHC Shuzo Brewery Tour
Step inside DHC Shuzo in Toyosaka, Niigata City and experience the full journey of sake craftsmanship. This video introduces the steps of the sake brewing process with clips from the tour. Then, enjoy a sake-pairing lunch featuring local Niigata flavors.
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Shirone Sling
1 oz gin
1 oz sake
1/2 oz Cherry Heering
1 oz nashi (Asian pear) puree
1 barspoon ginger syrup
1/6 oz litchi liqueur
1 barspoon Benedictine -drizzled
Garnish: nashi slice
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Step into the timeless charm of Kagurazaka, often called Tokyo’s “Little Paris,” on a very rainy morning. I wander up the tree-lined slope to Zenkoku-ji temple. Then, I explore a maze of cobblestone back alleys. Kagurazaka’s backstreets blend old-world charm with modern touches.
That sounds lovely. Nice fresh lemon juice and homemade nigori. Great combination!
Thanks! It was very easy-drinking. 😁
Limoncello Sake Martini
1 1/2 oz Limoncello
1 oz sake
1/2 oz lemon juice
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Beneath the lantern glow of Isurugi Shrine in Toyosaka, Niigata, neighborhood teams approach the shrine with their drums and flutes. Some membérs offer prayers and drink special ceremonial sake. It’s the final ritual to mark the closing of this year’s Kuzutsuka Festival.
youtu.be/Xx3vFdm3-w0
Sabi Boulevardier Twist
1 oz Southern Comfort
2/3 oz sake (preferably aged koshu)
5/6 oz sweet vermouth
5/6 oz Campari
Garnish: canned apricot
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Torii Tunnel in the Countryside: A Quiet Walk Through Otomo Shrine
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SabiSabi
1 1/2 oz whiskey
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
1/2 oz junmai sake
1/4 oz Aperol (or Campari if you want deeper "rust")
1 drop shoyu (seriously. one drop)
1 dried lemon slice
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Tokyo Walk - Yuyake Dandan and Yanaka Ginza
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In this walk, I begin at Nippori Station, climb the famous Yuyake Dandan staircase, and wander through Yanaka Ginza shopping street. I also wander down Suzuran-dori – a smaller, alley-like shopping street just around the corner.
Snow Lantern
3 oz junmai sake
1 oz yuzu liqueur
1 barspoon ginger syrup
1 splash soda water
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Kids Battle - Kuzutsuka Festival 2025
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Watch youth teams battle at the Kuzutsuka Festival, a vibrant community celebration in Japan. The groups gather in a local park, guiding their floats into spirited battles with cheers and chants.
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Sake Manhattan
Cocktail no. 95 in my book.
1 3/4 oz sake
3/4 oz bourbon whiskey
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
1 barspoon maraschino liqueur
1 barspoon Cherry Heering
2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
1 dash Angostura bitters
Kids Parade in Hokkedoya Day 2 - Kuzutsuka Festival 2025 葛塚まつり
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Step into the Kuzutsuka Festival in Hokkedoya, a neighborhood alive with tradition and celebration as kids and parents proudly parade their floats through the streets.
Kinkaku Negroni
A riff on the Golden Negroni.
1 oz gin
2/3 oz Galliano
2/3 oz extra dry vermouth
2/3 oz junmai ginjo sake
1 dash orange bitters
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