Tokyo bar revives doburoku, unrefined ancestor of sake, attracting locals and tourists.

A Tokyo bar, Heiwa Doburoku Kabutocho Brewery, is reviving doburoku, an unrefined, sweet alcoholic beverage considered the ancestor of sake. Despite a government ban on homebrewing in 1899, doburoku continued to be sold in deregulated zones since 2003. With 193 authorized establishments by 2021, the bar attracts both locals and tourists, fostering interest in this historic drink's unique flavor and cultural significance.

October 28, 2024
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