Kyoto – A police officer in Kyoto Prefecture has received a traffic violation ticket for riding an electric scooter while drunk, prefectural police officials said Thursday. The prefectural police department plans to refer the assistant inspector in his 40s to public prosecutors on suspicion of violating the road traffic law, the officials said. The police … Read more
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 to experience these symptoms — along with flushed cheeks and a stuffy nose — after a single alcoholic beverage. It can happen, however, and it … Read more
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 being instantly intoxicated. Knowing how different systems and organs are impacted by alcohol might enable people to make wise decisions regarding their alcohol use. Here … Read more
Japan’s Kirin Holdings will sell its Kirin Hyoketsu Lemon chūhai alcoholic beverage in barrels to restaurants and bars in Australia following strong reception of the canned drink launched last year. The company hopes to make chūhai, or low-alcohol drinks containing spirits and soda, its key products overseas amid the shrinking domestic market for beer and … Read more
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 hopping with friends, you might even need to set down your third beer and rush to the grimy bathroom to deal with a sudden, unexpected … Read more
The health ministry on Monday rolled out its first guidelines on alcohol consumption, aiming to reduce associated health risks. The guidelines set out the amount of alcohol consumed that raises the risk of developing diseases and conditions in an effort to encourage people to drink in moderation. The amount of pure alcohol that raises the … Read more
Photo: Jupiterimages (Getty Images) Airports are an expensive place to hang out — I’ve spent enough time in them to know. After you pay for your ticket, though, the most expensive things are the ones that shouldn’t cost much at all: Burgers, drinks, and little bags of Chex Mix. I Need A Car That Can … Read more
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 feel lousy. So, with all of these findings, it’s only natural to think more about your relationship with alcohol. As the sobriety awareness of Dry … Read more
Cigarette hanging from the side of his mouth, Toru Kambayashi is busy behind the counter preparing to open his bar when a couple — American, perhaps, judging from their accents — poke their heads in the door, asking if they can come in for a drink. “Not yet,” says Kambayashi, the bearded and bespectacled owner … Read more
As we bid farewell to 2023, Kanpai Culture toasts to a year of revival and reinvention in Tokyo’s vibrant drinks scene. From the resurgence of one of the oldest styles of nihonshu (sake) to novel concoctions based on shōchū (Japan’s indigenous spirit) and sky bars echoing the glamor of a bygone era — this year’s … Read more