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Good day again today ❗
It's hot every day⁉🌞💦.
I'm going out for a drink early today after a long time 😍.
I'm going to update this page while drinking because I'm afraid I'll be late 🤣.
First up was Fukuoka's sake, Yamazan no Kotobuki!
I'll have a beer with it until the snacks arrive 🤭.
It's 14% low alcohol but you can still feel the alcohol 🤔.
It's a quick drink to get your palate used to it 🐴.
Good evening, Jay & Nobby 😆.
I had an accumulation of un-posted items and I knew if I accumulated more I wouldn't be able to turn them around so I digested them live 🤣.
My memory hasn't faded 👌.
The ones I haven't posted are completely lost in my memory... 😅
I'm thinking of making it a forgetting series 🤭.
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I brought another bottle of Jyushidai Chogoku!
I was able to get it on this day, so I opened the bottle right away😍.
One word: "Mmmm~🎶"!
The balance between the usual moderate sweetness and deep umami is brilliant 👏.
I can drink this without any accompaniment 😋.
It's a matured super-premium, but it's light and easy to drink, and of course I drank too much 🥴 lol.
Good morning, N.E.!
Thank you for your hard work🍀.
Onsen is a good healing time for your tired body. ♨️
And delicious Fukushima sake & Jyushidai is the best travel companion 🤤.
The scenery is peaceful and relaxing 😊.
Good morning, ma-ki 😆.
I've been so busy that I've neglected this one ✅🙇.
I think I'll be able to work hard again now that I've had a change of pace 💪.
Good morning, Hiro 😆.
It was really a set of 3 healing items this time 🥰.
I have to balance work and after hours activities.
Now that I've been energized, I'll do my best again this week 👊👊.
Good evening, Pon 😆.
I'm glad to receive your comment too 💓
I was able to get some Jyushiyo that day, so I took you up on it immediately!
I guess I should have saved it for something 🤔.
Ah, but "I can't stock it..." 🤣
It's been a while 🙇.
I've been busy with work and other things 💦💦.
I haven't been able to take it easy and look at your posts 😵💦🙏🙏.
So I went to Ashinomaki Onsen in Aizu this weekend to rest my bones 😌.
The sake I brought with me was, of course, Aizu Chusho Natsu Gin🍉 from Aizu.
The refreshing sweetness and lightness of the sake is exactly what summer is all about 😋🎐.
But since I had it with an empty glass after dinner, I wanted to drink it with snacks 🙄.
The view from the room. I used to love this open-air bath and used to crow about it, but now I'm completely immersed in it 🤭.
And the last one is the "Aizu Yamashio Chashu-men" I had for lunch at the Uende main restaurant.
It's delicious. 👍️
Hi N.E., I like Aizu Chusho at the hot springs in Aizu. I stopped by Uen on my last trip to Aizu and got soy sauce. The salt looks delicious too. I must go there again.
Good morning, Mr. Nochi 😆.
You must drink local sake when you travel⁉
(Although I was in the neighborhood this time 🤣)
I see you went to Uende ❗👍️
I hope you will try Aizu Yamashio next time ❗
Good morning, Masaaki Sapporo 😆.
I was healed by onsen, nourished by sake, and nourished by ramen (only around my stomach 😅 lol).
I'm going to work hard this week 👌.
Good morning, N.E. 😃.
It's been a while 👋It's hard to do sakéwa activities if you don't settle down 🥲You had a nice drink 🍶 with your energy in Aizu ♨️ 🤗.
Good evening, Jay & Nobby 😆.
We are alive and well 👋🤣.
And it hasn't been that long⁉😅😅
I didn't think I could afford to lose so much time that I couldn't balance work and 🤔.
That's a rare sign of serious work ☝🤭.
Mr. Muro, good morning ❗
I ate yakitori (pork, I think), of course: 👍️
I was the driver so I had a non-alcoholic drink 😭
My family all drank the real thing 😠💢.
I would have pressed "ping pong🎶" too if I knew where it was 🤣.
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I jumped to the restaurant thinking that it was the Jun-Dai (Jun-Gin) version because it said "PREMIUM" on the menu 😅.
For a moment, I was about to say "You got it wrong! I was about to say "You've got the wrong one!
I didn't know it was Tasake from the appearance 🤣. 🤣
It has a modern taste with a clear taste without any impurities 😋.
It's delicious 😅.
But I still want to try Jun Dai Premi next time 🤗.
Good morning, N.E. 😃Tasake premium, looks delicious ‼️ but why does this label have such a night store feel, or neon, or something?
Interesting 🤣clear, modern, yamahai, all I can say is it looks delicious ❣️
Hi Wakata! 😆.
Yes, it also has a bit of a toxic feel to it 🤣, what I wanted to tell you is a mystery 🤔.
But definitely a genuine Tasake inside 👌.
If you're Wakata-san, here's one you'll kill in an instant too 👍️ lol
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The first sip 🙄 with sourness and light astringency, unlike the usual sweetness that stands out from the beginning of the drink.
It's different from usual 🤔.
I forgot about it from the second sip and gulped it down without any conscious thought 🤣.
Hi N.E. 🐦.
Yes, it was really a flower oup when I opened it 😳 and after that it was the same 😆. It tasted like a flower oup 😳 and after that it's the same 😆.
Good evening, Pon!
I thought Hanamup = sweetness, so I was a bit puzzled by my first impression 🙄.
However, that's HANA-UP, and the gentle sweetness afterwards made me feel relaxed and healed 🤗.
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You can't go wrong with any of the packaged sake ☝.
Again, light and fresh drinking 👍️
Oh, that's what it said on the label😅.
That's easy to understand and kind 🤣.
Good evening, N.E. 😃.
I agree, the taste is definitely good 😋! The taste is unmistakable 😋 and the information on 🏷️ is perfect 👌 if it's easy to use ‼️
Good evening, Jay & Nobby 😆.
I like the "Fresh and Light" series even more 🤗.
When I see this strike word, I'll reach for it on my own⁉🤤.
Short and simple instructions are the best ☝.
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Last but not least, the cool looking "Jinya" 😎.
I think I have a lot more Fukushima sake now 😅✌.
It's also very refreshing and comfortable to drink, so I'm sure you won't get tired of drinking it 😋.
It also has a little bit of dryness, so it would go well with rich dishes⁉
The last dish we had was Aizu Sauce Katsu-don!
It was a little bit too naughty to finish 🤣.
There is a very popular Sauce Katsudon restaurant in my town, though it is not in Aizu area ☝.
I haven't eaten there recently because it's always crowded 🤔.
There really is a lot of good Fukushima sake 👍️
As evidenced by the number one gold award the other day ☝.
I still need to attack some Fukushima sake that I don't know about 👊✨.
N.E., I'm with you 😃.
I love Fukushima sake ❤️
Lots of goodness, love Fukushima 🥰 and I'm ok with clipping 😊.
Food and sake are really good 😋 I want to visit and enjoy!
J&N, here's another 🙇.
Tochigi & Fukushima are both nice places 🥰.
I'd love to make the exchange meeting in the neighboring prefectures happen 🎶.
We are looking forward to seeing you and Muro✋.
Hey, Muro-san?
I haven't met Muro-san yet either 😅 lol
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This time, from the representative of Nakadori, Daishichi "Minowamon".
(As a side note, Fukushima Prefecture is divided into three regions from the left: Aizu, Nakadori, and Hamadori ☝)
Daishichi is a popular sake brewer that makes sake using the traditional "ikasho" method of sake making.
And yet I hadn't tried Minowamon 😅.
The taste is as good as the rumors say, very clean and sinks in so smoothly that you would think the osmotic pressure must be high😍.
Is this a sports drink? 🤣
This is a drink that will never disturb you even when paired with light dishes👌.
The entrée is "Sankaku-age", a local dish of Miharu-cho, famous for its waterfall cherry blossoms!
It looks like this, but it's not thick fried tofu 👀‼.
Both were delicious 😋!
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Next, I wanted to try "Seishin Seishun" (Youth for Life).
That's a nice sounding name for the ministry!
I hope it will always be so 🤗 lol
Very tasty with a nice aroma and a clear sweet and sour taste 😋🎶.
It really tasted good with a glass of wine.
Of course, I paired it with Aizu Horse Sashimi!
Aizu × Aizu = No mistake rule: 👍️
Sorry for too much 🐴🐴🐴😅
Hi N.E. 😊
Thank you for all your ♡♡🙇.
A lifetime of youth, I hope it will always be so: ☺️
I've received this one from you before.
I'm sure this one is also very good. I think I've found a good sake from Fukushima.
Good evening, Swissisun 😆.
I'm glad to hear that you agree that there is no doubt... 🥰.
I'm enjoying these encounters so much that I'm getting more and more addicted to the bottomless swamp⁉🤗🤗 lol
Let's continue to enjoy each other's company.
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Last weekend, I went home to mourn my dog again this weekend.
I went home to mourn my dog again this weekend, but this time, I went back to mourn my wife, who was suffering the most from the pain.
On my way home, I decided to eat at this restaurant that I had always been curious about at Koriyama station.
I wanted my wife, who has a hard time eating, to have something to eat...
This restaurant serves Fukushima's local sake and local gourmet food.
There were about 60 different kinds of Fukushima sake 👀👀‼.
I want to drink from one end to the other and conquer this place someday 🤣.
I'll start with the one I haven't had yet, the Hiragana "Sasasamune".
It has a light sweetness and moderate umami, but not too strong and smooth 😋.
Delicious!
From left to right, "Abukuma Momiji-zuke", "Sansho pickles of kipper", and "Ika-no-Carrot"!
This must be wild for those who don't like carrots 🤭😵!
PS. We were able to offer our dog to the Lord.
Good evening, N.E. 🙏.
I pray for your dog's soul 🙏.
Fukushima love ❤️ indeed 👍
I knew it would be "squid carrots" 😁.
I was wondering about Morishu in front of the station ❣️
I'll try it next time 😋.
Good evening, Muro 😆.
Thank you for your condolences 🙇.
Morishu, I was surprised to see 60 different Fukushima sake selections 👀‼.
I'll have to stop by before my 🚄 ride!
If you don't have squid carrots, you're a moguri 🤣.
Good morning, N.E. 😃.
We can see that your dog was loved by you 😌We pray for his soul 🙏.
I went to Morishu 2 years ago on a family trip to Aizu! Good food and Fukushima sake 😋I hope to visit again 🤗.
Good morning, Jay & Nobby 😆.
Thank you for the doggie 🙇.
Morishu, you were there on a family vacation 😁.
I didn't know they had such a good selection of products and it was a good store that was easily accessible 👌.
Hi N.E. 🐦.
Thinking of your wife when you return home, I'm sure your dog is happy to see you 😌 and I hope you are healed by the delicious drinks and food 😊.
Rest in peace 🙏🙏.
Good morning, Pon 😆.
Thank you for your concern 🙇.
I was dreading this day to come as she was irreplaceable to my wife.
She is getting better day by day, so I am relieved now 👌.
A day of sorrow and pleasure ■□□
First of all, I'd like to talk about "easy 😆".
It was my birthday.
And my son invited me again, even though we had dinner last time 🤔.
I thought I wasn't the main person at GW's dinner party😅 (I thought he was kind of indifferent).
The restaurant we arrived at was the same one where I had my first drink with my son, who was a college student at the time, on a business trip to Tokyo before I was transferred to Tokyo by myself.
It was before I got into the sake swamp, and I thought it had been lost in the Yaesu station development, but it was still there secretly (^^;)
It was quite chic that you made a reservation there...
I asked for [the manager's recommended sake] on the menu and got my favorite Koshi 😍.
This apple is a refreshing drink with a sweet and sour taste due to its malic acidity, so it refreshes the palate after a long day of barbecued meat 😙.
Next, the "Sadness 😭" event!
Just as I was getting ready to go to work, I got a call that my dog who was in the hospital had a sudden change of heart 😵.
I immediately left the store and hopped on a 🚄 flight to Fukushima, but he passed away before I could see him 😢.
Coincidentally, we are going to have a toast and a sake offering on the same day next year, which is surely a reminder to "never forget" ⁉🥺.
Good morning, N.E. 😃.
I'm sure your son's invitation is an unforgettable memory for him 🥰I thought he was a great son💕🐶Sad story about your son...so painful. Don't forget it 🥺.
Hi N.E.!
I'm so relieved to hear about your birthday son's wonderful and chic invitation ✨.
You have a wonderful relationship🍀.
And your dog was really painful 🥺.
I hope you never forget 🥺.
Good evening, N.E. 😃
You have a very tasteful 👍 son 🤗Happy Birthday 🎂🎉.
On your way back to Fukushima in the middle of all this 🥲It will be a day to remember in many ways 😌.
Good evening, N.E. 😃.
I guess your son's message is "I remember you" and your dog's is "Remember me".
It was a day that meant a lot to N.E., too. And Kouko then, for an unforgettable day 🍶.
Thank you very much, HinaHanaMama 😆.
It was a great memory for my son.
I had no idea at the time that I would later be transferred to Tokyo alone😅.
I will never forget your handsome dog, even if the days don't coincide with each other.
Thank you, ma-ki 😆.
My son has grown up watching my back only in terms of drinking, so w🤣.
We are good drinking buddies 🤗.
I definitely think the 🐶 is an appeal to 'you won't forget this' ☝.
Thank you, Pon 😆.
It was a day of ups and downs😅
My son and I talk a lot, so I guess it's easy for both of us to drink 🐶.
My 🐶chan was also a gourmand, so I prepared a lot of delicious snacks and every year we have a memorial drink ☝.
Thank you, Jay & Nobby 😆.
We have similar tastes and are a father and son, so it's easy to do anything with them - 👍️
I'm very sad to miss you 🐶 as you were part of the family, but I'm grateful for the many good memories I have of you 🥰.
Thank you, Hiro 😆.
I was deeply impressed that my son remembered it well too 😂.
Yes, it's a good thing that I was drinking Koshi on this day, it became a brand of deep emotion and memories ☝.
Omoide sake🤗Old 🤭
Happy birthday to N.E. 🎂🎉!
You are a wonderful son ✨I can't believe you chose a restaurant that holds so many memories for both of you ☺️💕.
And doggie 🐶I'm so sorry you're in pain 😭I'm sure he would have loved to celebrate your birthday with you 😢.
Thanks a lot, Tsubu 😆.
Dora and I were two days apart 😉.
I was really happy to revisit this place as I thought it was gone 🎶.
My child 🐶 suddenly had a big hole in it, but I'll make sure it's taken care of 🥹.
Since it was Children's Day, we drank as adults.
The manager was tasting Hoyo 🤭 to finish off the day.
It seemed to be the manager's recommendation, and come to think of it, the previous Houyo was also recommended 🤔.
It seems to be made by a young master brewer who trained at my favorite brewery, Dewazakura Sake Brewery ☝.
It has a strong sweet taste, but it's light on the palate and easy to drink.
It is light and refreshing on the palate.
It has a lingering aftertaste, but not too heavy, so it finishes well 👌👌.
Good morning, N.E. 😃Houyou here, I couldn't find it when I went back home to Miyagi, it's a rare sake in our family pinpoint. ‼️ Looks so delicious, I'm so jealous 😆.
Hi Wakata 😆
I was lucky to have a rare sake for you 🎶😍.
Hoyo was recommended to me and it was a good match: 👍️
I hope you will have a chance to visit the ministry soon too 🙏.
Children's Day is Children's Day, so we drank adult beverages (6)
This time I became a casual fan of Nanamizu 🤣.
Last time I met him, I had 3 kinds at once and they were my favorites in😍.
Now...
It smells so fruity and delicious ✨.
I never thought I would get this stimulation again 💓 after having been to 💓.
Now, let's take a bite...
Oh, no? Are you still drinking Takachiyo? 🤔
It's so fruity, sweet, and fresh that you'd think you're still drinking Takachiyo 🤔.
The acidity that reminds me of fruit also has a good synergistic effect and it's delicious 😋.
This is a winner in my opinion 🎯.
Hey Jay & Nobby, thanks again 😆.
I tried to imitate J&N since it's Tochigi sake 🤣.
But seriously, it's so good it makes you say 🎶whoohoo🎶 👍️
Keep an eye on Nanamizu for more 🥰.
It's Children's Day, so we drank it as adults.
I thought the packaging looked like Takachiyo, but it was a different brand from Takachiyo Brewery 🤭.
I didn't study enough😅.
I thought this one would be light because it's 14% alu, but it seems a little deeper than Takachiyo's 16% alu 🙄.
It has a similar fruity taste, but it's more of a "light and delicious" 🤔.
It's also refreshing and seems to be more widely accepted than Takachiyo which has a stronger flavor ☝.
Since it was Children's Day, we drank as adults.
Next is Miyamanishiki from Kyokutaka!
This one also has a nice fruity aroma ✨.
Not to mention juicy on the palate ☝.
It has a lighter impression than the previous Summer Blue, plus it's refreshing⁉🤔.
Well, it's hard to say which one is better 😅.
All I can say is "drink them all if you see them ❗🤣.
It's Children's Day, so we'll be drinking with adults.
It's time to start drinking 😁.
Chose SummerBlue first ❗
The fruity aroma is so good that my expectations are soaring💓 ...and then I sip it!
This one certainly has a 🍍feel to it 😋.
It's not too sweet, but the sourness and bitterness are very fruity.
This is one you can't miss every year. 👍️
Since it was Children's Day, we drank as adults.
Next, a bottle of sake that the manager left to me!
I had only had two Ehime sake so it was a good selection: 👍️
The first sip was a fruity one that I liked 😋.
Not too sweet, but rather a little spicy 🤔.
No sharp characteristics, but it was easy to drink and easy to pair with other wines.
It was Children's Day, so we drank adult beverages.
On this day, I visited Asano-san for the Mimuro Cedar Fair that I was looking forward to following the Kaze no Mori Fair last week😍.
And what a surprise,
I was told that the Mimuro Cedar Fair was only available at the Umeda and Kyoto stores in the Kansai area 😭.
I had no choice but to get myself together and rummage around in the cellar 👀.
Okay, it's been a while since we've had Fukushima sake, so our first stop was Nagurayama!
The only island in Lake Inawashiro seen from Mt. Nagura looks like a whale, hence the name "LAKE x WHALE?
It's light, sweet, and pleasant to drink without any peculiarities 😋.
Hi N.E. 😃
Children's Day 🎏 and adult drinking 🍶Saikoo ‼️
I wish I could be an adult with the heart of a boy forever 😌 or better yet, a mature adult with the liver of a young man 😆.
Good evening, Mr. Muro!
That's right - if there's Fukushima sake, I'll drink it too 🤣.
I complained to the manager that there's not enough Fukushima sake 😠👍️🤭
Good evening Jay & Nobby 😆.
I thought I was going to drink like an adult, not buy like an adult, but I ended up with 7 kinds 😅.
I guess my deep drinking the day before was incomplete 🤣.
I still need more training ❗👊✨