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Sake Pairing Basic
When enjoying alcohol, one thing you can't avoid is the topic of pairing. Of course, you can enjoy alcohol on its own, but by pairing it with food, the food and alcohol can take on a whole new flavor, making it even more enjoyable. However, while most of us enjoy drinking alcohol with food, we probably don't give much thought to pairing it with food. I think the reason for this is that many people have a preconceived notion that pairing is difficult, mainly due to the influen
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05 Sushi Sugahisa: Masahiro Suga
Introducing the guests and themes theme We spoke to Mr. Kan, who runs Sushi Sugahisa in Mizonokuchi, about the appeal of Edomae sushi and how to enjoy it with alcohol. Disliked Foods None. (I eat everything except poisonous things lol) Guest Biography Masahiro Suga, originally from Osaka, graduated from Rakuno Gakuen University in Hokkaido and lived in the Republic of Panama for two years as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers. After completing his term, he
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04 Japanese Sake Bar Japo: Haruka Fujimoto
Introducing the guests and themes theme We spoke to Fujimoto, who runs a bar in Kobe that specializes in Japanese national alcoholic beverages such as shochu, awamori, and sake, about how to enjoy shochu and sake. Disliked Foods Raw shellfish. Not because of the taste, but because it makes me sick. Guest Biography Originally from Kobe, Fujimoto graduated from high school and worked in restaurants and a delicacy company while continuing his musical career. He then discovered t
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02 Food and Community: Cookers Jun Kondo
Introducing the guests and themes theme As a food planner, Kondo shared with us the joy of food through community that she pursues, as well as tips and methods for pairing food at home. Disliked Foods None. I think that not having anything I dislike is a good thing. I like to try things I've never eaten before, and recently I had some delicious insects. Guest Biography Born in Niigata and raised in Tokyo. After graduating from university, he worked in the kitchen at a restaur
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