2021.03.29
Kyoto Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. has started selling three types of “Kyoto Whiskey Nishijin Ori Red Belt”, “Kyoto Whiskey Nishijin Ori Black Belt” and “Kyoto Whiskey Nishijin Ori Purple Belt”.
The first whiskey distillery in Kyoto Prefecture, located in Kyotamba Town in central Kyoto Prefecture, has been established. It is located in the best area for whiskey making, where the temperature difference between day and night is large due to the high quality water that is indispensable for whiskey making and the wind blown from Mt. Chorogatake.
In the traditional culture and nature of the ancient city of Kyoto, we have introduced two pot stills of 5000 liters and one pot still of 1000 liters, for a total of three pot stills. We manufacture whiskey with an elegant taste and are looking to expand it from Kyoto to the world.
“Nishijin-ori”, a traditional craft of Kyoto, is used as the label, and the label is used as an obi to create an elegant and gorgeous design. (Application for design registration)
～ Nishijinori ～
Nishijin-ori is a general term for “yarn-dyed crest woven fabrics produced in Kyoto, which is characterized by high-mix low-volume production,” and is a woven fabric with a soft touch.
Nishijin-ori, which has developed in this area, is now famous not only in Kyoto but also in the world as a silk fabric that represents Japan. There is nothing that cannot be woven in Nishijin-ori. In addition to the high technology that makes you say so, the patterns woven by various techniques are characteristic.
An exquisite blend of carefully selected malt whiskey and grain whiskey. A sweet vanilla-like scent spreads throughout your mouth. Please enjoy the harmonious taste in various ways.
| Price: | 1800 yen (excluding tax) |
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| Capacity: | 700ml |
| Alcohol content: | 40% |
Authentic bourbon whiskey prepared and aged in new American oak barrels and carefully selected malt whiskey are blended and further aged in bourbon barrels. Enjoy the rich vanilla scent and fruity, sweet finish.
| Price: | 4000 yen (excluding tax) |
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| Capacity: | 700ml |
| Alcohol content: | 46% |
A well-balanced smoky and sweet taste with a solid malt flavor creates a luxurious feel. With the exquisite blending technology, you can feel the original taste of multiple carefully selected malt raw liquors.
Enjoy the delicate and comfortable finish of Kyotamba Town, which is blessed with the rich nature.
| Price: | 4500 yen (excluding tax) |
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| Capacity: | 700ml |
| Alcohol content: | 43% |
Traditional craftsmanship and innovation WAZA exhibition
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[Kamakura Hase Temple] A Japanese tradition that quietly colors the rainy season. Hydrangeas at Hase-ji Temple at their best.
A gift of letters that conveys your feelings. We will deliver beautiful Japanese culture to foreign countries with free shipping.
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Nagasaki long-established confectionery store starts mail order of “Kawatana Karin”
Nara
Countrywide
Kagawa
Kyoto
Countrywide
Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
Kyoto
Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
Kyoto
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
Osaka
Third FUKUCHA brand shop ‘Uji Store’ opens.
Kyoto
Winter-only ‘Torafugu Kaiseki Plan’ at Ryotei Hansuiro is now on sale.
Nagasaki
Kurokawa Onsen Yuakari, a fantastic illumination of bamboo in the countryside. This season, ‘Yuakari Yokocho’ is only open for a limited time.
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Limited edition original gin ‘NISHI-GIN’, jointly produced by a group of restaurants in Nishijin, on sale from 25 November.
2024.12.20
Nippon Kodo launches limited-edition incense and incense burner sets with a ‘Snake’ design, the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025.
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Winter special parfait at the Unjo Saryo café in the Tale of Genji Museum, Uji, Kyoto.
2024.12.16
OnigiriBurger ‘Eel Kabayaki – Double Eggs’, newly launched as part of Kansai International Airport OnigiriBurger 1st anniversary menu.
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[New Furano Prince Hotel]This year’s plan to enjoy a snow fairy ‘zebra finch’ birdwatching experience and a lunch set with a zebra finch cake plate.
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Hiroshima
Art
Simose Art Museum, located in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been awarded the prestigious Versailles Prize as the “Most Beautiful Museum in the World.”
The award ceremony took place on December 2 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, marking a historic moment for the museum and Japanese architecture.
The Versailles Prize Website:https://www.prix-versailles.com/2024
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Food
December sees the arrival of a number of Christmas breads. The Snowman with his cute smiling face is a sweet loaf with two different flavours: pudding cream and chocolate cream. It is a heartwarming treat with flavours that both children and adults can enjoy.
Also back this year is the popular Japanese Stollen, which was a big hit last year. This is a special cake that can only be tasted at Kimuraya, using Japanese-inspired ingredients such as persimmons, figs and koshi-an (sweet bean paste). Please take this opportunity to try Kimuraya’s limited edition Christmas bread.
Hiroshima
Art
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is hosting the exhibition “ZIPANGU: Contemporary Artists Who Defined the Heisei Era” (November 2, 2024 – December 22, 2024). This showcase brings together works by some of the most prominent figures in Japan’s contemporary art scene, including Yayoi Kusama, Takashi Murakami, Makoto Aida, Yoshitomo Nara, Chiharu Shiota, Izumi Kato, Akira Yamaguchi, and Miwa Komatsu. The exhibition has already garnered significant attention, exceeding 10,000 visitors.
HYAKKEI covered the dialogue between contemporary artist Takashi Murakami and Sueo Mizuma, the curator of this exhibition, held at the RIHGA Royal Hotel Hiroshima. We also conducted an exclusive interview with Mr. Mizuma.
The discussions centered on the aspirations behind the ZIPANGU exhibition and offered forward-looking insights, not only into Japan’s art world but also into the rediscovery of value within Japanese culture by its people.
Osaka
Food
Event
From 25 Oct (Fri) to 8 Dec (Sun), 2024, a pop-up shop for miffy café tokyo will be held in Umeda, Osaka.
Hiroshima
Travel
Culture
Two types of paper seals made exclusively for autumn, ‘Chrysanthemum and Tanzaku’ and ‘Autumn Leaves and Candles’, have been available since Monday 9 September at Daisho-in Temple on the World Heritage island of Miyajima. Quantities are limited and will run out as soon as they are gone.
Kyoto
Restaurant
Event
On selected days in September 2024, the wedding venue Kyoto Art Grace Wedding Hills will offer a ‘Hanari Otsukimi Afternoon Tea’, where guests can enjoy sweets and savouries inspired by the moon viewing on the fifteenth night of the month.
