KANPAI CULTURE

Distillery's Ohoro Gin takes inspiration from its northern surroundings, the name even coming from the Ainu language.

Naohiko Noguchi collaborations aim to present Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture, as a destination for gastronomic adventures.

From November, the acclaimed pizzeria is offering special set menus pairing seasonal pizzas with locally produced wines and beer.

Forget about unsatisfying mocktail pairings: With Tokyo’s state of emergency over, it’s time to bust out the bubbles. For the best Champagne cart around, head to Sezanne.

The state of emergency may be ongoing, but you can still support Japanese sake and cocktail producers from home by ordering craft alcohol online.

What started as an experiment has turned into a way for Otokoyama Honten brewery to recover from the 2011 Tohoku triple disaster.

The Yottemikke Sake Tourism Association entices travelers to explore Utsunomiya’s gastronomic delights.

Bar Virtu’s spring-inspired cocktail lineup is the excuse you need to glam up and escape the humdrum of daily life.

SG Group’s newest cocktail bar has a pared-down atmosphere, but the food and drinks have a high-class global twist.