Fatty salmon sashimi, iron-rich tuna nigiri, cucumber maki, fish roe gunkan… these are the takeaways I crave most when temperatures hit 30°C. And what better to pair them with than a crisp and mineral bottle of Japanese wine? Here are some fun facts and six wines to try.
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The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) recently led a trade tour involving 18 US distilleries to East Asia, in a bid to champion American spirits in the region. The post US spirits producers target Tokyo and Taiwan appeared first on The Drinks Business .
Featuring: Japan/Oregon Collaboration beers and ciders, a Japanese-American Tabemono (食べ物) Food Festival, and Ichiba (市場) marketplace of craft vendors, and live music and performances from Taiko drummers, Kendo, Judo, and Sumo dojos. It has been 2 years since the last cross-cultural international beer fest ‘ Fuji to Hood ’ was last held in Portland, Oregon. The Japan and Oregon collaboration brewfest is held biennially, with off years taking place in Tokyo. Fuji to Hood has become a premiere Oregon and Japan beer events with 25 breweries and cideries in each country participating, and around 2,500 attendees expected on July 18th, 2026 at The Redd on Salmon events venue at831 SE Salmon St, Portland, OR 97214. International collaboration festival FUJI TO HOOD is bringing Japanese breweries, cideries, food, arts, music, community, and culture to Portland, Oregon on July 18th, 2026. The biennial event is held in Japan and Oregon every other year and is returning to Portland for the f
When you’ve worked in the fields of technology, restaurants, modelling and music management, where do you turn next? For Michel Lu, that meant the world of drinks. And he’s on a mission to bring the diverse, rich tapestry of Asia, and the untold myriad of flavours it boasts, to consumers through a series of drinks...
