The guys talk about the intricate and fascinating topic of Japanese drinking culture - probably not what you would expect! Points covered range from drinking manners, typical hangout venues and events, all the different kinds of alcoholic beverages, the concept of 'NOMMUNICATION', and much more!   🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY/ITUNES: https://anchor.fm/jtandfriends    📱FOLLOW Japan Travel:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japantravelcom/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Japantravelcom   Main Website: https://en.japantravel.com/    📱FOLLOW the hosts:   Anna: https://www.instagram.com/pinkos_pitch/?hl=en   Luca: https://www.instagram.com/luca_traveljapan/   Davide: https://www.instagram.com/dddddavide/    🎥: https://www.instagram.com/zai8izzuddin/   🎤 Intro and Outro music: https://www.instagram.com/lina.m.u.s.i.c/?hl=en   🎨 Logo artist: https://ludovicogeronazzoportfolio.portfoliobox.net   🍶Learn about Sake: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHFuFtESTC5NNlCVmCOeteQ    Timestamps below:    0:00 Teaser  0:20 Intro  0:48 Start 1:35 Topic Intro - Japan’s Drinking Culture  3:55 Japanese Alcoholic Beverages Overview  12:00 Stigma on Alcohol in Japan  13:55 Strong Zero - Japan’s Infamous and Beloved Drink  17:38 Yamazaki Whiskey (tasting, history talk, Japanese snacks)  23:03 Suntory’s Roku Gin (flavorful herbal gin)   26:45 Awamori Beverage - Origins: Okinawa and Karate  32:35 Shochu vs Awamori   34:56 Sake/Nihonshu  39:58 Sake/Nihonshu Differences: Illustration  42:28 Manners for Pouring Drinks  44:40 Religious Significance of Sake and Fun Facts  49:40 Drinking in Japanese Culture (Manners, Nommunication)  53:50 Haiku  55:48 Outro   Please subscribe and turn on all notifications so that you don't miss any of our weekly stories!!