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KOCHI DRINKING CULTURE

The people of Kochi are known throughout Japan for their warm spirit and fun drinking culture, full of games, laughter and good times.

Throughout Japan, people in Kochi are known for being friendly, welcoming to all, and fond of a drink. Local Tosa sake is light and easy to drink, and it’s the beverage of choice for the tradition known as okyaku, a boisterous get-together where friends and strangers alike, get together and play drinking games. At these parties, sake is usually served "kempai-hempai" style, where one person pours for another (kempai), who is expected to finish it immediately and pour a drink in return (hempai). Popular okyaku games include hashiken, a form of "rock, paper, scissors" played with chopsticks, and bekuhai, a game featuring decorative, mask-shaped cups. Some cups have a hole in the bottom, so the player must finish their entire drink before they can set it down.

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Kochi produces high-quality sake with a clean, crisp taste that pairs well with food.

TOSA SAKE

Kochi produces high-quality sake with a clean, crisp taste that pairs well with food.

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