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Shochu

Shochu (焼酎)

Shochu is a type of Japanese distilled spirit. It is made from barley, sweet potato, rice, brown sugar, buckwheat, and other ingredients. Shochu is also called ** Shochu (Example: Mugi(Barley) Shochu, Imo(Sweet potato) Shochu), depending on the ingredients used. Shochu

Sake and Rice

Sake / Nihonshu (日本酒)

Sake which is mainly called “Nihonshu” in Japan, is a traditional Japanese brew made mainly from rice, rice malt, and water. Sake can be dry, sweet, or fruity, depending on the ingredients used and the production method. The taste also

Cat in Sumimasen pose

Sumimasen (すみません)

“Sumimasen” is one of the most common words used by Japanese people in daily conversation. The original meaning of “Sumimasen” is apology. However, it can be used in three different ways depending on the situation. Specifically, it can be used

Akabane Ichibangai

Senbero (せんべろ)

Senbero is a slang term for an izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) where you can get drunk for 1,000 yen. In general, senbero is a reasonable izakaya or standing bar where you can have a couple of drinks and snacks for

Soba with Tempura

Soba (蕎麦)

Soba is a Japanese dish made from buckwheat noodles and processed with buckwheat flour. There are two typical ways to eat soba: Kakesoba (hot soba noodles served in a bowl with dipping sauce) and Zarusoba (cold soba noodles served separately

Sushi

Sushi (寿司)

Sushi is a Japanese dish that generally consists of lightly seasoned vinegar and salt seasoned rice, lightly pressed and served with a combination of mainly fish and seafood. In addition to Nigirizushi, which is often associated with sushi, there are