Dec 18 (Japan by Food) - Koriyama City in Fukushima is a vibrant urban center where old and new-world Japan is on show. The city has also made a mark in the world of spirits, with Fukushima Whisky gaining acclaim for its quality and craftsmanship (which is where our Koriyama journey begins).
Shizuka begins the day at Asaka Distillery, a Japanese whisky distillery over 250 years old. Asaka was originally in the sake production industry; however, switched to whisky after a post-war rice shortage. Shizuka tours the distillery, learns about the production process, and then creates her own custom whisky blend. Next, she heads to Otomo Bakery, known and loved for its original cream bread. Following this, she heads to The Kitchen Platform for some fusion food, followed by a visit to Takeya onigiri stand. Post-onigiri, Shizuka heads to an elegant cocktail bar for a drink to round off her Koriyama adventure.
