Kumamoto's Kuma Shochu Brewer "Takahashi Shuzo" Appears at Tokyo Station! "HAKUTAKE DAY" to be Held on Saturday, May 23rd at Sho-chu ando!

HAKUTAKE DAY Shochu Lineup

Sho-chu ando, a shochu bar, opened in September 2025 within Tokyo Midtown Yaesu's Yaesu Public area, aiming to make shochu "freer and more accessible." It introduces the joy of shochu through craft shochu and rare direct-from-brewery shochu.

< A special one-night event to enjoy three types of Hakutake with food pairings, with the brewer visiting >

Sho-chu ando will hold a collaboration event with Takahashi Shuzo, a long-established sake brewery from Kumamoto, on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

This event will offer a course featuring three types of the company's representative rice shochu, the "Hakutake" series, each paired with dishes that complement its unique characteristics. It's a special one-night-only event where guests can experience new ways to enjoy shochu.

On the day of the event, brewery staff will also be present, providing a valuable opportunity to hear directly about the production methods, flavor profiles, and ways to enjoy shochu. Guests can deeply savor the compatibility of shochu and food while experiencing the brewers' passion.

The shochu offered includes "Hakutake Shiro," known for its clean and easy-to-drink nature, served with water; "Hakutake KAORU," which offers a rich aroma, served with soda; and "Koshu KOMORIUTA," with a deep aged flavor, served with hot water.

Guests will enjoy a course (4 dishes in total) including three dishes paired with each shochu and a dessert.

< Course Details >

Takahashi Shuzo's 3 representative brands and 3 pairing dishes + dessert 4,500 yen (tax included)

* Hakutake Shiro × Water-diluted: Fresh horse sashimi from Kumamoto!
* Hakutake KAORU × Soda-diluted: Fried dishes
* Koshu KOMORIUTA × Hot water-diluted: Spicy dishes
This special course allows guests to enjoy Takahashi Shuzo's wide range of products with Sho-chu ando's unique pairings.

Takahashi Shuzo

Takahashi Shuzo

< Event Overview >

Event Name: HAKUTAKE DAY
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Content: 3 types of authentic shochu + pairing dishes (with talk by Takahashi Shuzo staff)
Price: 4,500 yen (tax included)
Capacity: 12 people per session (reservation required, three sessions)
First Session: 15:00-16:30
Second Session: 17:00-18:30
Third Session: 19:00-20:30

< How to Reserve >

Reservations accepted in-store or by phone.
*Reservations will close once capacity is reached.

< The Meaning Behind the Shop Name >

The "ando" in "Sho-chu ando" (焼酎あんど) means "a place where you can feel at ease."

Shochu is inherently free and diverse in aroma and taste.
However, the stereotype of it being "difficult due to its peculiar taste" still persists.
This shop was born from the desire to break down that barrier and allow people to enjoy shochu more casually and personally.

Inside Tokyo Midtown Yaesu 2F Yaesu Public

< Sho-chu ando >

A shochu bar offering "craft shochu" recommended for shochu beginners, "original shochu cocktails," and "authentic shochu" for shochu enthusiasts.

For lunch, enjoy a hearty pork soup with dashi and salt-seasoned rice balls in the free area.
In the evening, enjoy quick fried skewers and various small dishes at the counter.
A fun tasting set is the entrance to the shochu swamp, where you'll find yourself falling deeper in.
With this, you too will be captivated by shochu.

Sho-chu ando plans to regularly hold events with the concept of "making shochu more casual and enjoyable."

This HAKUTAKE DAY event is designed to be enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with shochu, allowing them to experience its depth and appeal.

"I want you to be immersed in the afterglow of 'shochu is interesting'."
Sho-chu ando is a place for adults where everyone can feel at ease.

< Sho-chu ando >

Shop Name: Sho-chu ando
Address: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu Yaesu Public, 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Reservations: 03-4400-8093
Business Hours: Day 11:00-15:00 / Night 15:00-23:00
Website: https://shochu-ando.studio.site/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shochu_ando/

< Company Information >

Company Name: Subcon Co., Ltd.
Address: 2-6-16 Kikukawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Hirotaka Noda
Business Activities: Restaurant management
Phone: 03-6260-6181
Inquiries: Contact here
Website: su