明かり (Akari) “warm light”

1/2 oz Campari
1/2 oz Cynar
1 1/2 oz tequila
1 1/2 oz sake
a splash of orange juice
Garnish: orange wedge

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Snowy Canal Walk - Exploring Naoetsu in Winter

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Take a quiet winter walk through central Naoetsu in Niigata, Japan. I stroll down a narrow back alley canal path lined with old houses and bars, and continue slowly toward one of the area’s historic local shrines.

Shinryoku
新緑 “new green”

1 oz junmai daiginjo sake
1 oz gin
1/2 oz Midori
1/2 oz lemon juice
1/2 barspoon ginger syrup
Garnish: black pepper

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Walking the Railside Road: Stroll to Uozu Station

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Join me for a calm, real time walk through #Uozu, #Toyama. I’m taking a slow walk following the road that runs beside the railway tracks from Shinkanaya to #UozuStation.

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Dirt Road Stroll | #BayofFundy & #Waterfall Views

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Come along on a peaceful walk down Old Baxter Mill Road – a dirt road winding through woodland and coastal terrain in the community of #BaxtersHarbour, #NovaScotia.

#walking #canada

Rocky Beach Walk at Baxters Harbour

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Step onto the rocky shoreline where Old Baxter Mill Road meets Long Beach Road in the community of Baxters Harbour, Nova Scotia. This quiet beach offers a raw landscape shaped by the Bay of Fundy’s powerful tides.

It's not room temperature. It was chilled with ice in the mixing glass.

Moss Lantern

1 1/3 oz Japanese whiskey
5/6 oz sake
1/3 oz Cynar
1/3 oz green banana liqueur
1 dash orange bitters

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Walk Through Fish Hatchery Park & Shore Drive - Bedford, Nova Scotia

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Take a peaceful spring walk through one of the most charming corners in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Smoked Torii

1 oz peated Scotch whisky
1 oz sake
1/2 oz Bénédictine
1/2 oz bianco vermouth
1/2 oz Aperol

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Tokyo Walk: Sangenjaya Side Streets & Taishido Stroll

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Take a relaxed walk through Sangenjaya, one of Tokyo’s most character filled neighborhoods.

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White Sake Negroni (variant)

1 1/2 oz sake
1 1/2 oz gin
1/2 oz Coiron Jaune

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Walking Tokyo: Stroll through Setagaya YouTube video by Neal Graham

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Join me on an urban exploration walk through Setagaya in Tokyo. I begin up by the elevated expressway at Mishuku and make my way towards Setagaya park. From there, I wander the backstreets of Shimouma passing through everyday neighborhoods as I make my way back up to Sangenjaya.

Hime no Kaze

2 oz junmai ginjo sake
2 oz sweet sparkling sake
1/2 oz lychee liqueur 
2 strawberries - sliced

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Trainspotting at Tokyo Station: Watching Trains Come and Go

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Step into the rhythm of Tokyo Station. First, I wait and watch from the end of the Yamanote Line platform. Later I move up to the Shinkansen platforms to watch bullet trains coming and going.

Traditional Street Dancing in Toyosaka – Kuzutsuka Festival 2025

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On the eve of Kuzutsuka Festival begins, Toyosaka’s streets come alive with rhythm and color. Neighborhood teams gather in bright happi coats to perform traditional dances with live festival music.

Snow Borough

2 oz rye whiskey
1 oz junmai sake
1/3 oz maraschino liqueur
1 tsp Cynar

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From Rice to Glass: DHC Shuzo Brewery Tour YouTube video by Neal Graham

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From Rice to Glass: DHC Shuzo Brewery Tour

Step inside DHC Shuzo in Toyosaka, Niigata City and experience the full journey of sake craftsmanship. This video introduces the steps of the sake brewing process with clips from the tour. Then, enjoy a sake-pairing lunch featuring local Niigata flavors.

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Shirone Sling

1 oz gin
1 oz sake
1/2 oz Cherry Heering
1 oz nashi (Asian pear) puree
1 barspoon ginger syrup
1/6 oz litchi liqueur 
1 barspoon Benedictine -drizzled
Garnish: nashi slice

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Tokyo Walk - Rainy Day Stroll Through Kagurazaka’s Hidden Alleys YouTube video by Neal Graham

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Step into the timeless charm of Kagurazaka, often called Tokyo’s “Little Paris,” on a very rainy morning. I wander up the tree-lined slope to Zenkoku-ji temple. Then, I explore a maze of cobblestone back alleys. Kagurazaka’s backstreets blend old-world charm with modern touches.

That sounds lovely. Nice fresh lemon juice and homemade nigori. Great combination!

Thanks! It was very easy-drinking. 😁

Limoncello Sake Martini

1 1/2 oz Limoncello 
1 oz sake
1/2 oz lemon juice

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Beneath the lantern glow of Isurugi Shrine in Toyosaka, Niigata, neighborhood teams approach the shrine with their drums and flutes. Some membérs offer prayers and drink special ceremonial sake. It’s the final ritual to mark the closing of this year’s Kuzutsuka Festival.

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Sabi Boulevardier Twist

1 oz Southern Comfort
2/3 oz sake (preferably aged koshu)
5/6 oz sweet vermouth
5/6 oz Campari
Garnish: canned apricot

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Torii Tunnel in the Countryside: A Quiet Walk Through Otomo Shrine

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Step into the quiet beauty of #OtomoShrine #大友稲荷神社, tucked away in a rural corner of #Shibata City, #Niigata.

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