High-end 'honkaku shochu' makes its debut in New York

High-end 'honkaku shochu' makes its debut in New York

NEW YORK, United States - A man (L) tries ''honkaku shochu,'' or ''authentic'' shochu, a spirit with over 500 years of history in Japan since its initial introduction from Thailand, as it makes its debut in New York City on Nov. 21 as importer Mitsui & Co. announced the receipt of its official U.S. import license.

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  • ILEA001112072
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  • 2005/11/22 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2005 Kyodo News
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