N5-N4 45min Simple Japanese listening – Japanese Sake
Japanese alcohol Various types of alcohol are enjoyed in Japan. Beer, sake, and shochu are popular. Beer is one of the most popular types of alcohol in Japan. It’s perfect for a hot day. Today, let’s talk about Japanese alcohol. If you haven’t subscribed yet, please do so and use it to study Japanese listening. Japanese beer has a clean taste and goes well with food. Beer is easily available at restaurants, izakayas, supermarkets, etc. Famous Japanese beer makers include Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo. Canned beer can be bought at supermarkets for around 200 to 300 yen per can. If you drink beer at an izakaya, it usually costs around 500 to 700 yen per glass. There is also a special type of beer called craft beer, which has a unique taste and is very popular. Craft beer is made in small factories in rural areas, so you can enjoy the local flavor. Sapporo beer is famous in Hokkaido, and there are many popular tourist spots. Next, let’s talk about sake. Sake is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice. Sake, also known as “sake,” has a long history. Sake can be enjoyed either hot or cold, and can be enjoyed according to the season. Sake comes in a variety of flavors, from sweet to spicy. Niigata, Akita, Hiroshima, and other areas are known as famous sake-producing areas. The place where sake is made is called a “brewery.” Some small breweries allow tours and tastings. The price of sake starts from about 1,000 yen per bottle. Some high-quality sake can cost over 5,000 yen per bottle. Some people drink high-quality sake on special occasions, such as celebratory occasions. Next, let’s talk about Japanese shochu. Shochu is a type of alcoholic beverage that is commonly consumed in the southern regions of Japan, especially Kyushu. Shochu is made from a variety of ingredients, including rice, barley, and sweet potatoes. Shochu made from sweet potatoes is called “imo shochu.” Shochu made from barley is called “mugi shochu” and has an easy-to-drink taste. Shochu is usually diluted with water or hot water. Shochu is strong, but you can enjoy it slowly by diluting it. Kagoshima and Miyazaki are famous for shochu, and there are many kinds. Shochu can be bought for about 1000 yen a bottle, and is available at supermarkets and convenience stores. Shochu is popular as a drink that goes well with Japanese food. Sours are fruit-flavored, easy-to-drink drinks. Lemon sours are very popular and available at any izakaya. Sours are made by mixing shochu or vodka with soda. Sours are sweet and easy to drink, so they are recommended for people who don’t like alcohol. There are a wide variety of sours, including strawberry sours and grapefruit sours. Sours are usually available for around 400 to 600 yen per glass. As a popular drink among women, sours are often ordered. Canned sours are also easily available at Japanese convenience stores. Cocktails are beautifully colored and flavored drinks that are enjoyed in bars and restaurants. Famous cocktails include the Moscow Mule, Gin and Tonic, and Cassis Orange. Cocktails are made by mixing fruit juice, syrup, and liqueur. Cocktails are not too strong in alcohol, so they are recommended for first timers. At the bar, the bartender will make a drink to your order. A cocktail usually costs around 700 to 1000 yen. You can also enjoy slightly more expensive cocktails at hotel bars. Some bars offer original cocktails, so you can enjoy a special taste. Next, let’s talk about Japanese wine. Wine is becoming increasingly popular in Japan. Red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, etc. are enjoyed. In addition to foreign wines, more and more wines are made in Japan. Delicious Japanese wines are made in Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures. Wine goes very well with cheese and Western food. At restaurants, you can choose a wine that suits your taste from a wine list. At supermarkets and specialty stores, wine can be purchased for around 1,000 yen. High-end wines can cost tens of thousands of yen per bottle. Next, let’s talk about Japanese plum wine. Plum wine is a sweet, easy-to-drink drink made from plums. Umeshu is very popular with women, and can be enjoyed like a dessert. Umeshu can be enjoyed as is, or mixed with ice, water, or soda. Umeshu is characterized by its pleasant aroma and gentle sweetness. Wakayama Prefecture is famous for its plums, and there are many delicious plum wines available. Plum wine can often be bought for around 1,000 yen per bottle, and is a popular gift. It is an alcoholic drink that can be easily purchased at convenience stores and supermarkets. Some plum wines have a lower alcohol content, making them easier to drink. Some plum wines have special flavors that include honey or brown sugar. Umeshu is delicious on the rocks with ice or mixed with hot water. If you like sweet drinks, umeshu is highly recommended. Umeshu is often on the menu at izakayas and bars. The taste and aroma of Japanese alcohol varies slightly depending on the region. When you travel, it’s also a good idea to try the local alcohol. At Japanese airports, you can buy souvenir alcohol such as sake and shochu. At tourist spots, there are sake breweries and sake museums where you can sample alcohol. You can drink alcohol from the age of 20. Age restrictions are strictly observed in Japan. Also, after drinking even a little, driving a car is prohibited.It is against the rules. In the alcohol section of supermarkets, there are many different types of alcohol. Even convenience stores sell a lot of easy-to-drink alcohol, such as beer and chuhai. Canned chuhai can be bought for around 200 yen, and there are many kinds. Chuhai is short for “chuhai ball,” and is a type of alcohol made by mixing shochu with soda. Chu-hi comes in flavors such as lemon, lime, and peach, and is easy to drink. Popular brands include Hyoketsu and Kodawari Sakaba Lemon Sour. The number of chu-hi with zero sugar or low calories has increased recently. Izakayas offer a course called “all you can drink” where you can drink as many drinks as you like. All-you-can-drink plans are available for 90 or 120 minutes, and cost around 2,000 yen. You need to be careful not to drink too much, but you can have a good time with friends. The appeal of izakayas is that you can enjoy a variety of alcoholic drinks with your food. Japanese food goes well with sake and shochu, while Western food goes well with wine and cocktails. Many people enjoy drinking alcohol outdoors during cherry blossom viewings and festivals. At cherry blossom viewings in spring, people enjoy bento lunches with beer or sake. At fireworks festivals in summer, chilled chuhai and beer are popular. Sake is especially delicious in autumn, and a special type of sake called “hiyaoroshi” is also available. In winter, hot sake called atsukan warms the body. Atsukan is the perfect drink for cold nights, and goes well with hotpot dishes. The appeal of Japan is that there are alcoholic beverages that can be enjoyed in each season. Recently, there is also a cloudy white sake called nigori sake that is popular among foreigners. Nigori sake is slightly sweet, easy to drink, and the taste of rice comes through clearly. There is also a type of sake called “happo nihonshu” that has a fizzy taste, which is popular among women. Sparkling sake is often used for toasting. Some Japanese cocktails use sake and plum wine. Japanese-style cocktails using matcha liqueur are also popular among foreigners. You can enjoy beautiful-looking cocktails in hotel lounges. Some bars will make drinks to your taste. Many Japanese bars have a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, making it a great place to spend some quality time with adults. Kyoto also has many stylish bars that have been renovated from traditional townhouses. There are many lively izakayas and standing bars in the downtown areas of Osaka and Tokyo. Standing bars are cheap and casual, and are popular with locals. You can enjoy alcohol at standing bars for around 300 yen per glass. You can buy canned alcohol at convenience stores and drink it at hotels or parks, but you need to be careful about where you drink. It is good manners not to drink alcohol at stations or on trains. In quiet places, do not drink loudly. Drink in moderation and enjoy without disturbing those around you. In Japanese izakayas, there is a saying: “First, a beer.” This means “Let’s start with beer,” and many people order beer first. Some people then switch to sake, shochu, or sours to match the food. Many establishments have alcohol menus with pictures and English, making them easy for foreigners to understand. There are also many bars and izakayas in Japan that are easy for women to enter alone. Non-alcoholic beer and alcohol-free cocktails are also popular these days. Non-alcoholic beer is beer that does not contain alcohol. So even people who can’t drink alcohol can enjoy the feeling of drinking. Next, let’s talk about the history and culture of alcohol in Japan. Japanese alcohol has a long history that goes back hundreds of years. It has been made for a very long time. It is said that sake was already being drunk in the Nara period (about 1,300 years ago). Old sake was thicker and not as clear as it is now. During the Heian period, sake was used at court events and celebrations. Sake has also been used as an important offering to the gods. At shrines, people offer sacred sake to the gods. On New Year’s Day, families drink sacred sake together and pray for happiness in the new year. At festivals, it is customary to drink sake to feel a connection with the gods. Sake is made from the power of nature: rice, water, and koji. In the past, each village and shrine would make their own sake and share it with the locals. In the Edo period, the methods of making sake spread, and many sake breweries were established. It was around this time that people started drinking clear, clean sake like we do today. Even today, sake breweries can be found all over the country, and they continue to make sake while preserving tradition. There are various types of sake, including “honjozo,” “ginjo,” and “daiginjo.” “Ginjo” and “daiginjo” are high-quality sakes that are made with a lot of time and effort. Japanese alcohol has a deep connection with “washoku.” Sake and shochu go very well with Japanese food, which is rich in umami. It is said that refreshing sake goes well with sushi and sashimi. It is also recommended to pair fragrant shochu with grilled fish and simmered dishes. Sweet sake and plum wine are popular with New Year’s dishes and cherry blossom viewing bento. Alcohol also appears in Japanese culture, such as the tea ceremony and calligraphy. Through alcohol, you can feel the Japanese spirit of hospitality. In Japan, there is a custom called “Kagami-biraki” at special events. Kagami-biraki is when a large sake barrel is broken open and everyone shares the sake inside. Kagami-biraki is held at celebratory occasions such as weddings and the start of a new company. Shrine events such as the “Sake Festival” and the “New Sake Festival” are also held. Sake is not just for drinking, it is also an important culture that connects people’s hearts. In the past, people read poetry and enjoyed music while drinking. Even today, drinking with friends and family is an important time for heartfelt connection. Drinking after work is known as a part of Japanese social culture. There is also the term nomi-nication, which means communication through drinking. Drinking with coworkers or friends can help deepen your relationship. However, forcing people to drink is not good. It’s important to go at your own pace. In Japan, it is considered good manners for adults to not get too drunk. Japan’s drinking culture emphasizes courtesy and consideration when drinking alcohol. In Kyoto, there is a museum that displays old sake vessels and sake wares. Japanese sake is also served in special vessels, such as sake cups and sake cups. Changing sake vessels according to the season is one way to enjoy Japanese sake. You can feel the season just by looking at it, such as a vessel with a cherry blossom pattern in spring and a maple leaf pattern in autumn. The traditional style of drinking sake is to enjoy the taste and aroma slowly. You can appreciate the quality of the sake by savoring it little by little, rather than drinking it all at once. Recently, anime and movies themed around Japanese alcohol have also become popular. People from abroad can also participate in classes to learn about sake and shochu. Some Japanese universities offer courses on sake brewing. Alcohol is deeply connected to Japanese culture and life. Through Japanese alcohol, you can feel the connection with the Japanese heart and nature. Now, from here on, I’ll talk a little faster without using furigana.
45 min Simple Japanese listening – Japanese Sake
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 Listening topic Beer
01:59 Listening topic Japanese sake
03:26 Listening topic Shochu
06:59 Listening topic Wine
08:10 Listening topic Plum wine
09:58 Listening topic etc.
24:56 Faster and non furigana
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