How do you start up a brewery in Japan? What are the pros and cons of setting up in Japan?
To find out, I spoke to the head brewer and co-founder of Tall Boys Brewing (TBB) in Nagoya.

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Website: https://tallboysbrewing.jp/
Online Store: https://tallboysbrewing.square.site/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tallboysbrewing/
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mQ2SQgWJGFdNL7aPA

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I was lucky enough to make it to this massive event, the SCAJ 2025 exhibition and conference. I had just found out about the even one day before, so I wasn't sure I'd make it, but I managed to get there!

As a coffee lover, I was very excited to see so many products and people under one roof. Great energy!

In this episode, I'll tell you about some interesting coffees and products that I came across, and like I always do, I introduce a Word of the Day at the end of the episode.

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Recently, my friend recommended this place for coffee beans. I went last Sunday and was so impressed that I decided to make an episode about it.

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As some of you know, I recently travelled to Hokkaido.

While there, I went to a place called Aimer, that makes handmade treats using only plant-based ingredients – and most of them are sourced locally!

So, if you're visiting Niseko, you might want to check this place out; it's only about 30 kilometers southwest from there.

If you'd like to have a look at their products and check the details of their offerings, you can also check their website.
Links below.

Aimer Online Shop: https://tealhokkaido.stores.jp/

Aimer on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gqw5aoEgWnMXQ6mA9

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I went to Toyota City Museum for the first time on Saturday and just made it in time to see the exhibition: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Ancient Egypt.

Also, some general updates.

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Summer. Floor sitting fatigue. Wireless Mic'ing.

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Septemberick. Upcoming interviews and plans.

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Travel to Hokkaido and discover the Ainu at Nibutani Kotan.

For a video tour and photos, please check my YouTube.

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Sacred Shrines, Light-Filled Tunnels & Tsunami Alerts and Word of the Day

In this episode, I share info and scenes from recent trips to Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture and Echigo Yuzawa in Niigata Prefecture where the art installations really took my breath away.

There was also a huge tsunami scare this week across Japan.

As always, there's a Word of the Day at the end of the episode too.

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How did Toyotomi Hideyoshi make his enemy believe that he built an entire castle overnight?!
I visited Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle this week to find out.

Some recent news: Stumbled upon an article last week about tourist drivers in Japan and licensing. As always, there were some interesting bits of trivia that I learned.

And of course, there is the usual Word of the Day - related to the recent unpredictable weather.

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Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishigakiyama_Ichiya_Castle

Tourist Drivers:
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250710_07/

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