haccoba launched its new sake brewery, haccoba -Craft Sake Brewery-, in February. It released its first product last Monday: a limited restock of Hanauta Drops, a sake that uses unrefined sake brewing methods which first originated in the Tohoku region.
Hanauta Drops
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Humulus lupulus hop
The sake crafted by haccoba uses the same techniques found in traditional Japanese sake brewing, including the rice and yeast used, but throws in a variety of fruits and herbs during the fermentation process. This upholds the traditional culture of Japanese brewery which was formerly carried out in homes while adding some fun flair. The brand plans to make its main product a fusion of hops used in beer making and classic Japanese crafting methods.
The secret ingredient that was so enjoyed in Japanese homes in the past when making sake is the humulus lupulus, a type of hop that makes this brewing process to making beer. Hanauta Drops uses the very same technique. It also enjoys a blend of yellow koji mold which has a sweetness similar to refined Japanese sugar found in rice, and white koji mold for a lemony tang. The result is a refreshing experience with every sip thanks to the bubbles that occur naturally during fermentation.
Information
Hanauta Drops
Released: May 24, 2021 (Limited Stock)
Price: ¥2,200 (Tax Included)
Buy: haccoba Online / Sake breweries in Japan
Product Details: https://haccoba.com/products/hanauta-drops
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Hey, Kitaro Daruma
Varieties: Kitaro, Neko Musume, Nezumi Otoko, Sunakake Babaa, Konaki Jijii
Release Date: August 26, 2022
Price: ¥1,760 (Tax Included)
Where to Buy:Daruma Land (30 Yokomachi, Shirakawa, Fukushima)
Daruma Land Koriyama, S-PAL 2F (195 Hiuchida, Koriyama, Fukushima)
Online Store: https://shirakawa-daruma.com/Official Site: https://www.heykitaro.com/
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Kourakuen (Fukushima) x LOCAL POWER JAPAN Project
Ramen Monster Spoon
Price: ¥1,000 (Tax Included)
Available: May 16 – May 29, 2022
Where to Buy:
LOCAL POWER JAPAN Project Online Shop
Available until May 29 at 23:59
https://store-localpowerjapan.com/May 20, 15:30~
Iwaki Aryan Arts & Culture Exchange Center LobbyCollaboration T-shirt
Price: ¥3,300 (Tax Included)
Where to Buy:
LOCAL POWER JAPAN Project Online ShopAvailable until May 29 at 23:59
https://store-localpowerjapan.com/
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Fukushima Mono Mappu Vol. 33 – Miharu Papiere-mache
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Release Date: March 15, 2022
Available at:
BEAMS JAPAN Shinjuku 1F
Address: 3-32-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
BEAMS Official Online Shop: https://www.beams.co.jp/tag/220315_BJ_01Official Site: http://www.beams.co.jp/
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16th Annual Nishiaizu Art Village Exhibition 2021
Running: Until October 10, 2021
Address: 5747 Kaminoharamichiue Shingo Oaza Sasagawa, Nishiaizu, Yama-gun, Fukushima
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WAX&WANE is the name of a new project that has launched in an effort to support ARCADE TOKYO, an 'online shopping arcade' stocking countless must-grab products from Tokyo, due to the impact COVID-19 has had on participating businesses having to close down, resulting in a drastic decrease in shipping and consumption. 12 breweries pour 12 unique sake beverages
Pair your drinks with foods outside Japanese cuisine to change things up Bottle clothes with designs showcasing each sakes' personality The project was launched on June 10 via the crowdfunding website CAMPFIRE as a way to pay back thanks to 12 sake breweries in Japan who produce sake you can't get anywhere else. It aims to spread the word of Japan's sake culture the world to preserve its future and create even more brands, thereby adding new value to sake. As part of the project, tie dye creator YUKIDYE, who has worked with many different street brands, has produced a collection of tie dye cloths which take inspiration from each of the 12 sake flavours and the characteristics of each brand. Information
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Launched: June 10, 2021
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