Registration as Intangible Cultural Property

Agricultural Corporation Yachiyoden Shuzou Co. Ltd

Artist: Utagawa Kunisada
Published: Kaei 7 (1854)

The series of paintings introduced here was illustrated by Ukiyo-e artist Toyohara Kunichika in 1887, as a dedication to Mt. Narita.

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

360° VR shochu and awamori making experience featuring brands from all over Japan.

Introduction to the distillation processes of honkaku shochu.

Commentary on the production processes of honkaku shochu.

How is kokushu protrayed in contemporary media works such as movies, manga, and TV programs?

［Fiction］［Izakaya］

［Manga/TV Drama］

［Fiction］

［Manga/TV Anime］

［Manga/TV Drama/Movie］

［Travel Program］

［Specialized Genre］

［Specialized Genre］

［Specialized Genre］

［Specialized Genre］

［Specialized Genre］

This digital exhibition aims to showcase how kokushu was advertised throughout history in Japan, starting from the Edo period.

In 1922, Japan enacted its first age restriction on alcohol, ‘Minor Drinking Prohibition Act’. This explanation will briefly explain the background of the introduction of the act.

Asahi Teruzo

Sanwa Shurui Co. Ltd

Sanwa Shurui Co. Ltd

Takahashi Shuzo

Takahashi Shuzo

Satsuma Shuzo

Satsuma Shuzo

Nikaido Shuzo

Nikaido Shuzo

Satsuma Shuzo

Sanwa Shurui Co. Ltd

Sanwa Shurui Co. Ltd

BEAMS JAPAN

Introduction to the history, production methods, and distilleries of shochu production from the origin of mugi shochu, Iki Island.

Introduction to the characteristics, diversity, and appeals of Kuma Shochu.

Introduction to the experience of enjoying Kuma shochu and distillery tour.

Introduction to Miyazaki Shochu by a world-class bartender.

Introduction to Kagoshima Shochu by a world-class bartender.

Introduction to the brewery and surrounding scenery of breweries located on islands in Nagasaki and Kagoshima Prefecture.

Introduction to the ingredients, characteristics, history, and how to enjoy Amami Kokuto shochu.

Introduction to the characteristics of Hakata shochu.

Introduction to the characteristics of Iki shochu.

Introduction to the characteristics of Miyazaki shochu.