No41 [Travel] Nara and Kyoto, food and drink (1/2)
Japan’s two ancient imperial cities are full of history, and have a long tradition of fine cuisine. Kyoto and Nara are two cities that are […]
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No38 [Review] Genmai Hojicha the japanese tea
* We would like to apologize for the type mistake in the printed version. The correct spelling is “hojicha” not “hoijicha” Genmai Hojicha (Roasted green […]
No37 [Drinking] Extremely natural and gentle
It’s finally december – ’tis the season to be jolly so they say! In this month’s column I would like to introduce the very special […]
No36 [Traditional] Hearty treats for the end of the year
December sees the winter solstice, New Year’s Eve and seeing in the New Year itself In December, the people of Japan are traditionally very busy […]
No36 [Drinking] Sparkling and lively
It’s november and this month I would like to introduce a fine brew called “Hakurosuishu Junmai Daiginjo” from Tsuruoka city, Yamagata prefecture. Koji mould is […]
No34 [Review] “Stella” Junmai Daiginjo
It’s finally September and this month I would like to introduce “stella Junmai Daiginjo” from a new sake brewery situated in Tsukuba city, Ibaraki prefecture. […]
No32 [Drinking] Sparkling and lively
It’s June, and the atmosphere of early summer is finally approaching, as blue skies fill our days with extended sunshine. It is a season to […]
No31 [Review] It’s a woody flavour
It’s May! Finally, a time for relaxing and soaking up some sun with family and friends. Opportunities to enjoy food, drink and company outside have […]
No29 [Drinking] Ginjo – unlike that of many others
Ginjo – unlike that of many others At long last the cold nights have finally ended and we are trasitioning into spring. With the change […]
No27 [Drinking] A delightful tipple for a great price
A delightful tipple for a great price More than 10 years have passed since I came to London. There used to be a very limited […]
No21 [Drinking] Matcha is 100% natural
Matcha is 100% natural Considering it as a sort of superhero amongst teas, Louise Cheadle gives us a lesson about this wonderful green powder. Matcha […]
No20 [Drinking] For Sake’s Sake – Part 3/3
For Sake’s Sake – Part 3/3 Kikuya Natsuki, director of the Museum of Sake, continues our journey into the fascinating world of sake. In this, […]
No19 [Drinking] For Sake’s Sake – Part 2/3
For Sake’s Sake – Part 2/3 Kikuya Natsuki, director of the Museum of Sake, continues our journey into the fascinating world of sake. In this, […]
No10 [Drinking] A beverage to rival Sake
A beverage to rival Sake Monday the 18th March saw So Restaurant, situated in London’s Soho, play host to the “Honkaku Shochu” tasting event, an […]
No7 [Drinking] Japanese Sake: Sweet, Soft and Sparkly!
Japanese Sake: Sweet, Soft and Sparkly! Sparkling sake? Why not? In a field once thought to be very traditional, this is a sparkling innovation. “Mio […]
No5 [Drinking] The drink that’s pretty in pink
The drink that’s pretty in pink Drinking alcohol is not normally associated with improving your looks, but more likely the pale, blotchy skin of the […]
No3 [Drinking] Raise your glass to Japan’s brewers
Raise your glass to Japan’s brewers Choosing a bottle of sake can be quite a daunting prospect. Bottles come in all shapes and sizes, each […]