these liquor shops in Tokyo offer extensive collections of rare bottles, from gift-ready one-cup sake to limited-edition Japanese whisky and more. Best of all, some of these speciality shops even ...

Facing a steady decline in revenue from alcohol sales, Japan’s tax office in July launched a contest seeking ideas on how to stimulate demand among younger people. Japan’s major drinks makers ...

Young people in Japan seem to be shunning alcohol in favor of sobriety—but ... Entry is free, and proposals must be submitted by September 9. The best ideas will be developed with expert help ...

To distinguish this type of turbid Japanese alcohol from that of the ubiquitous and transparent sake, there are two distinct if slightly misleading categories: seishu (清酒), or clear sake ...