祐ゆう
I went to the reception of KURANDSAKEMARKET, which will open in Akihabara on August 14th ★ A new product called "Ume Koi," a plum wine produced by former AKB48 member and talent Umeda Ayaka, was announced. Umeda said that her dream of making plum wine herself, inspired by her first experience drinking plum wine, has now come true. Using Nankou Ume plums from Wakayama Prefecture, two types of plum wine have been produced under Umeda Ayaka's supervision, from the manufacturing process to the label design. The "Ume Koi" series includes "Ume Koi Amasupparai" with a perfect balance of sweetness and refreshing acidity, and "Ume Koi Sutsukiri Shito" with a refreshing taste enhanced by the subtle bitterness of green tea.
To celebrate the release of "Ume Koi," a special tasting campaign will be held at KURANDSAKEMARKET Akihabara from September 4th to September 17th. Guests can enjoy one cup per day of this limited edition plum wine.
KURANDSAKEMARKET has 6 stores in the Kanto region (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ueno, Shinbashi, Yokohama), with the Akihabara store being the 7th. Guests can enjoy unlimited tasting of sake for 3240 yen (tax included) with no time limit, or opt for 90 minutes for 2160 yen (tax included) or 30 minutes for 1080 yen (tax included). In Akihabara, a special daytime drinking plan is available on weekends and holidays from 12:00 to 16:00, offering unlimited sake tasting for 2000 yen with the option of standing or sitting.
At KURANDSAKEMARKET, guests can pour their own sake into glasses and bring their own food or snacks at no extra cost. The Akihabara store offers both standing and sitting options, unlike other branches. The store also handles popular foreign brands like Aogiri and offers seasonal sour drinks. Customers can also participate in giveaways by posting on social media and enjoy a variety of over 150 types of sake, shochu, plum wine, and fruit wine from different regions. The fruit wine series is constantly changing, allowing guests to create their own original cocktails. I personally enjoyed the Cocoa Liqueur and would love to have it at home. Whether for gatherings, social events, or after work drinks, KURANDSAKEMARKET is a must-visit spot. I have visited the Shinjuku store before, and the location is convenient from Akihabara or Suehirocho stations.