Tonoya Yo: Japan's fermentation fundamentals, made modern
Chef, brewmaster and hotelier Yotaro Sasaki takes locally grown Tono rice and traditional fermented fare to new culinary heights.
Alcohol sales controversy compounds Suga's political woes
Amid questions over the legality of the move, the government has retracted a request for suppliers to halt sales to outlets violating an alcohol sales ban during Tokyo's state of emergency.
Japan drops plan to push liquor suppliers to shun defiant restaurants
The government made the decision Tuesday after facing a barrage of criticism from the ruling parties and industry groups.
Japan's top COVID-19 official faces calls to quit over pressure on private sector
Yasutoshi Nishimura had said the government would pressure banks and liquor retailers to rein in restaurants that are flouting alcohol guidelines amid a COVID-19 state of emergency.
With a fresh state of emergency having been declared for the capital, a loss of earnings is on the minds of some owners.
Olympics may bring more risks than economic benefits for Japan
Some economists are concerned that the economy could receive a heavy blow from the postponed Olympics depending on whether Japan can keep the spread of the virus in check.
Tokyo Games organizers backtrack, banning alcohol at Olympic venues
Organizers had earlier been considering a plan to allow alcoholic drinks at games venues starting in about a month, with some restrictions, including time limits, for selling them.
Tokyo Olympics organizers backtrack on plan to sell alcohol at venues
The about-face came after withering criticism from the public, medical experts and both ruling and opposition lawmakers.
Japan's bars and restaurants toast eased COVID-19 alcohol measures
Workers at eating and drinking establishments in Tokyo and other parts in Japan expressed happiness at being able to serve alcoholic drinks for the first time in months.
Alcohol allowed but no condom distribution in Tokyo Olympic village
Organizers said residents will not be allowed to drink in public and common areas of the village due to COVID-19 concerns but can have alcoholic beverages privately in their rooms.
The secret to this sake’s flavor? Aging it underwater
What started as an experiment has turned into a way for Otokoyama Honten brewery to recover from the 2011 Tohoku triple disaster.
Japan’s growing cider industry presses on through adversity
Bars, breweries and even a bilingual magazine are helping the apple-based beverage find a new, appreciative audience across the country.
