Yoko Suganami
Rainbow Sake, Inc.
After an extended stay in Hawaii, in 2011, I returned to my hometown of Kure, Hiroshima. Having worked at advertising companies in both Japan and Hawaii, I founded Rainbow Sake – a PR company with the goal of spreading Sake abroad. I hope that sake will “”bring the people of the world together”” and that I can be a part of that. I often travel abroad, and mostly to Hawaii and Singapore. Every time I come back home, I rediscover the beauty of my hometown and the happiness the easygoing, calm, fresh and simple sea and mountains of Setouchi bring.
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1st Class Setouchi Cuisine by a 1st Class Tokyo Chef / Asao Naganuma (Owner & Chef @ Aburaya in Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture)
2016.4.19 Hiroshima
Hiroshima Shinkansen Meitengai, the Renewed Shopping Area at Hiroshima Station! Find Limited Edition Souvenirs & Even Spots to Enjoy Sake Directly from the Breweries!
The charm of sake is that it shows various faces according to the delicacies with which it's combined, its temperature, and the differences in the vessel in which it’s served. The harmonizing elegance it displays while bringing out the strengths of its partner foods is its distinctive characteristic.
Writer Baton: Hyogo -> Hiroshima Edition. Natural Seasonings from Awaji Island.
‘Writer baton’ is a project whereby photo-writers from each of the 7 prefectures that surround the Seto Inland Sea send each other their particular prefecture's specialties.
Hiroshima Soul Food: The Musashi Rice Ball Lunch Box!
As the people of Hiroshima city have long loved Musashi rice balls, they could be called a local soul food.
”Kansen Meguri Cruise” in Kure Port, the Popular Sightseeing Spot Where Battleship Yamato Was Built.
Once celebrated as the no.1 naval port in the Orient, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force’s main base at Kure is a well-known sightseeing spot.
Debira: A Setouchi Staple Snack Loved by Kids & Adults Alike!
Debira comes from the Japanese word, debirakarei, which is sundried five spot flounder. The nickname for the treat comes from its shape that resembles the palm of a hand (in Japanese 'te no hira'), and in the Setouchi area debira is a staple wintertime snack.
Rich-Flavored Oysters?? Get Saltpan-Grown Oysters @ Hiroshima’s ”Farm Suzuki”
Floating in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea surrounded by nature, Osakikamijima Island is part of Hiroshima prefecture.
This is the third installment of our series on Navy Curry, a local delicacy of Kure, which is a town characterized by the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force.
We previously introduced Navy Curry, a local Kure delicacy, which is a town characterized by the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force.
After enjoying the ship tour at the Yamato Museum, the next thing to look forward to is a cool drink at one of the stalls along Kure's famous Aka Chochin Dori ('Red Lantern Road').
The charm of sake is that it shows various faces according to what delicacies it's combined with, its temperature, and the differences in the vessel in which it’s served.
2015.11.23 Yamaguchi
Yumoto Onsen: Our Recommended Hot Spring Hot Spot is a Sacred Ground for Lovers!
After around 90-minutes of traveling from Shin-Yamaguchi station while gazing at the scenery from the window of a small train…
2015.11.17 Hiroshima
Experience the Full Impact of Kure’s Autumn Festival’s Famous Yabu!
Every year on November 3rd, an autumn festival is held at each of the Kure city's 30ish shrines. With the autumn festivals, the thoughts of city residents start turning towards the end of the year.
”Marriage, Drinks with the Family” VOL.3 Hiroshima Edition…
The charm of sake is that it shows various faces according to what delicacies it's combined with, its temperature, and the differences in the vessel in which it’s served. The harmonizing elegance it displays while bringing out the strengths of its partner foods is its distinctive characteristic.
Hawazabizuke: A Souvenir for Hiroshima Connoisseurs!
Hatsukaichi city has been an area prominent in wasabi cultivation since ancient times. The town area of Yoshiwa is abundant in spring water and fills all the conditions necessary for wasabi cultivation.
The charm of sake is that it shows various faces according to what delicacies it's combined with, its temperature, and the differences in the vessel in which it’s served. The harmonizing elegance it displays while bringing out the strengths of its partner foods is its distinctive characteristic.
Osaki-Kamijima, an Island Full of Deliciously Sweet Blueberries!
Osaki-Kamijima Island sits right in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea, about a 30-minute boat trip from either Akitsu or Takehara, Hiroshima prefecture.
Kurashiki Momoko: A Delightful Café in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter!
The Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter is famous for its beautiful white plaster walled townscape.
The Navy Curry of Kure is the Perfect Sightseeing Gourmet: Enjoy 22 Different Types!
Kure city has long had a close association with the Maritime Self Defense Force.
The Yamato Museum: A Very Popular Spot in Kure, Hiroshima!
s you enter, battleship Yamato appears suddenly in front of your eyes!
An Active Summer Holiday at Osakikamijima Island & the Deserted Islands of the Seto Inland Sea!!
A peaceful island located 30-minutes by ferry from the ports of Akitsu and Takehara, Osakikamijima Island is almost in the center of the Seto Inland Sea.
Delicious Whole Oyster Crackers: A Highly Recommended Souvenir From Hiroshima!
Located an hour's drive east of central Hiroshima city and facing calm, translucent waters, the town of Akitsu is surrounded by the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.
New Local Gourmet – Limited Quantity Hiroshima Salmon!
Hiroshima Salmon grows in the clear waters of the Hatsukaichi Bankokei and Osakikamijima Island's Seto Inland Sea.
A Recommend Sightseeing Brewery Tour in Okayama!
As it’s a rice-producing region blessed with a warm climate, long daylight hours, and abundant waters, with over 50 breweries, Okayama prefecture is among Japan's top ten.
Chosen from among Japan's top 100 streets, this tree-lined boulevard paved with red bricks has 17 sculptures dotted along the way. It's an area loved by locals as a calm walking course.
Have you heard that every year in late May, brewery workers from all over Japan gather in Hiroshima?
As well as being known as a sightseeing spot, Saijo in Hiroshima prefecture is well known as one of Japan's top 3 sake-brewing areas.
The Charm of Oil Sardines Handmade at the ’Seto Inland Sea’s Hawaii’!
Suooshima Island is known as the “Hawaii of the Seto Inland Sea” not only because of its rows of palm trees swaying in the sea breezes!
The charm of sake is that it shows various faces according to what delicacies it's combined with, its temperature, and the differences in the vessel in which it is served.