A: Hey there! Did you catch any interesting news today?
B: Not really, what's up?
A: So, some sake brewers from Fukushima were in New York City! Isn't that cool?
B: Oh yeah? What was the occasion?
A: They had a promotional event! Eleven of them came to share their delicious sake with restaurants and bars here.
B: That sounds awesome! I wonder if anyone tried it yet.
A: Well, a guy from a cocktail bar in Brooklyn said it's a fantastic chance to offer something new to customers and support Fukushima. He mentioned that New Yorkers know about the 2011 nuclear disaster.
B: I see, so they're keen on tasting sake from there despite what happened.
A: Yeah! And Kobayashi Yasushi, the president of Otokoyamashuzouten brewery, was there for the first time. He said New Yorkers told him their sake is delicious and that Fukushima has a lot of brand value.
B: That's great to hear! It seems like they made quite an impression over there.
A: Absolutely! The Fukushima prefectural official who organized the event said the US is their largest export market, but competition is tough. They plan on holding more events like this one to grow their sales.
B: Wow, that's smart marketing strategy, I guess! Let's hope they succeed in expanding their reach!
B: Not really, what's up?
A: So, some sake brewers from Fukushima were in New York City! Isn't that cool?
B: Oh yeah? What was the occasion?
A: They had a promotional event! Eleven of them came to share their delicious sake with restaurants and bars here.
B: That sounds awesome! I wonder if anyone tried it yet.
A: Well, a guy from a cocktail bar in Brooklyn said it's a fantastic chance to offer something new to customers and support Fukushima. He mentioned that New Yorkers know about the 2011 nuclear disaster.
B: I see, so they're keen on tasting sake from there despite what happened.
A: Yeah! And Kobayashi Yasushi, the president of Otokoyamashuzouten brewery, was there for the first time. He said New Yorkers told him their sake is delicious and that Fukushima has a lot of brand value.
B: That's great to hear! It seems like they made quite an impression over there.
A: Absolutely! The Fukushima prefectural official who organized the event said the US is their largest export market, but competition is tough. They plan on holding more events like this one to grow their sales.
B: Wow, that's smart marketing strategy, I guess! Let's hope they succeed in expanding their reach!
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Sake brewers from Fukushima held a promotional event in New York City, showcasing their sake to local restaurants and bars. Eleven brewers participated, aiming to offer something new while supporting Fukushima after the 2011 nuclear disaster. Kobayashi Yasushi, president of Otokoyamashuzouten
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251016_B3/#conversation
Date: Oct. 16, 2025
Created: 2025/10/16 17:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:12
Last Read: 2025/10/16 17:56