What To Drink When You’re in Japan

June 20, 2013 by Hashi 24 Comments

Let's say you're visiting Japan, and you're over the age of 20, the country's drinking age. You sit down at a bar, izakaya, or restaurant with some friends and the moment of truth comes—what do you order? Everybody has … [Read more...]

My Not so Secret Love Affair with Chuhai

February 8, 2013 by John 41 Comments

I love chuhai. If I had to choose a favorite Japanese beverage genre, it would most definitely be chuhai. It's cheaper and tastier than beer, comes in a multitude of flavors, and is readily available almost everywhere. … [Read more...]