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The Kinzangura Distillery
Shōchū (焼酎) is a Japanese beverage that has a long tradition together with its better-known (and less potent) cousin sake. Unlike sake, which is brewed, shochu is made through the […]
Coastal Shrines of Miyazaki
The eastern coast of Miyazaki prefecture (宮崎県, Miyazaki-ken) on the southern island of Kyushu is famed for its beaches, oceanside drives, and mild climate. This remote and less traveled part of […]
Out and About: Kanazawa
Kanazawa (金沢市, Kanazawa-shi) is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture in the Hokuriku region of Japan. Bordered by the Sea of Japan, the city has become a commercial center and transportation […]
