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Kenichi Kobayashi Owner of Nibandoori Wine ShopBased in Otaru, Hokkaido, he runs Niban-dori Saketen, importing and selling French wines that resonate with him. He divides his time between France and...

Naohiro Akiya Owner of yacipoci (and wapiti & poru)A man immersed in good drinks, great music, and endless hobbies. On weekends, you'll find him driving his beloved classic Mini with...

Always with Dogs by Tokuhiko Kise   For as long as I can remember, there was a mixed-breed dog named Rock in our home. He died when I was in...

Maps by Tokuhiko KiseI’ve always liked maps. Back in elementary school, when I was into bass fishing, I would open my Osaka prefecture atlas and discover that the Sennan area...

Dogs and People by Tokuhiko Kise   For my elementary school graduation essay, I gave it a rather curious title: Dogs and People. While most of my classmates wrote about...

In the Yard with My Father by Tokuhiko Kise “What was the first piece of furniture you ever made?” That was the question I was once asked in an interview.I...