A new brew for Ebisu, the town that beer made
Picture a scorching summer night in Tokyo. You step off the Yamanote Line at JR Ebisu Station and have a sudden, almost subconscious craving for a cold beer. As the …
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Signs You’re Developing An Alcohol Allergy Or Intolerance
When you have a few too many drinks, you might expect to wake up with a hangover and have nausea, a headache and extreme thirst. But you might not expect …
6 ways alcohol affects body
While every other report and doctors claim it is bad for health, alcohol is a widely consumed beverage that affects the body in ways that go beyond the feeling of …
New Japanese whisky rules aim to deter imposters
Japanese whisky is world-famous, often eye-wateringly expensive, and from Monday will be more strictly defined in an industry push to deter foreign-made imposters. Overseas demand has soared in recent years …
What’s driving Japan’s love affair with wine certifications?
Spend enough time drinking wine in Tokyo, whether it be in a hip natural wine bar, at a regional wine event or simply at a home party with fellow wine …
How Alcohol Affects Your Poop
After downing cocktail after cocktail during a night out, you may wake up needing a tall glass of water, ibuprofen, and a long visit with the porcelain throne. While bar …
6 Alcohol Guidelines To Follow, According To Experts
Alcohol is known to be a health risk. Research shows that it’s linked to certain cancers, can damage your liver, is tied to dementia risk and can just make you …
How Alcohol Affects Your Health As You Age
“Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled holiday season, it isn’t easy to stick to. When we can stick …
5 Things You Should Know About How Alcohol Affects Your Body
Alcohol can affect your body quickly. Within 20 minutes, your liver starts to process the alcohol consumed. However, varying factors like body composition, sex and rate of consumption can determine …
Shibuya wants to cancel Halloween. That’s a mistake.
Tokyo’s Shibuya was once the center of raucous Halloween celebrations. But revelers are about as welcome this year as a box of healthy raisins in an elementary schooler’s trick-or-treat candy …