Above, sampling
sake from Ehime
province in
Matsuyama City.
Below, Snake
Awamori (Habu) is
very potent
alcohol with the
added bite of a pit
viper in the bottle
Only available in
Okinawa.
Beer still ranks as
the most popular
alcoholic beverage
followed by sake
and then shochu.
To toast before
you drink, say
“Kanpai”, literally
‘Dry the Glass’ or
‘Bottoms Up’.