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Tag Archives: sake
Mihara Tofu-ten
If you are a fan of tofu (which I certainly am), then Mihara Tofu-ten (三原豆腐店) should be your first stop in Fukuoka. From standard tofu dishes to innovative tofu delicacies and desserts, this shop has it all. A carefully assembled … Continue reading
Seasonal Events and Traditions in Fukuoka
This section provides an overview of some of the most popular events and seasonal traditions in and around Fukuoka City. Because these events offer a cultural experience that cannot be had through sightseeing alone, I recommend that all visitors consider … Continue reading
Posted in Seasonal/Events
Tagged beach, beer garden, blossom, cherry, Christmas, Dontaku, event, festival, firework, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, Gion, Hakata, hojoya, honbasho, illumination, Japan, jazz, Jojima, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, light, live, new year, nihonshu, ocean, plum, sake, seasonal, setsubun, shogatsu, sumo, sunrise, tradition
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Jojima Sake Festival 2013
If you like Japanese sake (nihonshu), then you know that one of the most exciting times of the year has nearly arrived–kurabiraki season! Kurabiraki is when sake breweries open their doors to visitors and offer free or low-priced tastings of most … Continue reading
Posted in Nihonshu (Japanese sake), Seasonal/Events
Tagged Araki, Asahigiku, brewery, drink, event, festival, free, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, Hananotsuyu, Japan, Japan blog, Japanese, Jojima, kura, Kurume, Kyushu, Mizuma, Morinokura, nihonshu, sake, tasting
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Progress Report on the Finding Fukuoka Guidebook
I’m making steady progress on the first draft of the Finding Fukuoka guidebook, and the final product should be finished and released sometime in 2013 (the specific date depends heavily on my work schedule, but I’m aiming for the first … Continue reading
Posted in Published Works
Tagged book, dining, English, food, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, gourmet, guide, guidebook, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, nihonshu, Osaka Insider, sake, sightseeing, tourism
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“Finding Fukuoka” Guidebook in the Works
As many of you predicted following the January release of my Osaka guidebook, I have begun planning and research for my Fukuoka guidebook. It will cover Fukuoka City and nearby destinations (Dazaifu, Yanagawa, Imari, etc.), and since Fukuoka is a … Continue reading
Posted in Published Works, Sightseeing
Tagged book, dining, English, food, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, gourmet, guide, guidebook, Kyushu, Kyushu blog, nihonshu, Osaka Insider, sake, sightseeing, tourism
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Introduction to Japanese Sake (Nihonshu) and Sake Shops in Fukuoka
When it comes to alcoholic beverages, most people associate Kyushu with shochu, a type of liquor widely produced in the region (especially in southern Kyushu). However, in Fukuoka Prefecture (and neighboring Saga Prefecture), nihonshu has considerable popularity. Nihonshu (lit. “sake of … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Drink, History/Culture, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)
Tagged alcohol, amabuki, benefits, brewery, brewing, culture, daiginjo, Fukuoka, ginjo, health, how to make, Japan, Japanese, junmai, koji, Kyushu, liquor, moromi, moto, muroka, namazake, nigori, nihonshu, Saga, sake, shigemasu, shops, stores, zake
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Sake Dining Sagakura
In June 2010, a remarkable bar called Sake Dining Sagakura opened in the Tenijn/Nakasu area. Although shochu, local beer, and other drinks are available, Sagakura’s main focus is on nihonshu (Japanese rice liquor, often known simply as”sake” in other countries). … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Drink, Nihonshu (Japanese sake)
Tagged affordable, alcohol, beer, booze, brew, brewery, budget, cheap, drink, Fukuoka, Fukuoka blog, Japan, Japan blog, Japanese, Kyushu blog, liqour, local, night life, nightlife, nihonshu, promote, reasonable, rice, rice liqour, rice wine, Saga, Saga kura, Saga Prefecture, Saga Prefecture Brewery Cooperative Association, Sagagura, Sagakura, sake, Tenjin
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