Exploring Oita: Hot Springs, Izakaya Culture, and Abundant Seafood

Episode 168. We are off to explore the sake scene in another region of Japan! This time it is beautiful Oita Prefecture!  As we don't know much about Oita, despite there being 33 sake breweries there, we needed to phone-a-friend.  Luckily for us, our buddy Chris Johnson (aka The Sake Ninja) lived for 3 years in rural Oita on the Jet program.  Chris gets us up to speed on the charms of Oita as well as the local customs and food culture.  We also hear tales of Onsen that are so hot, they are known as the Seven Hells as well has compulsory sumo wresting and a drinking game or two thrown in for good measure.  We also taste Wakabotan sake, a newly exported Oita brew.  Let's explore together what Oita has to offer!  #SakeRevolution

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