【Americaya Yokocho】Chat with a Whisky Pro While Getting Tipsy? 'Hebereke Whisky Club' Launches on Saturday, May 16th!
STRIKERS, an ethnic food & bar in Americaya Yokocho, will launch a new project, 'Hebereke Whisky Club,' to drink, discuss, and enjoy whisky, starting Saturday, May 16, 2026. The first event will be an experiential one focused on the 'World's Five Major Whiskies,' featuring a tasting and food pairing.
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STRIKERS, an ethnic food & bar located in Americaya Yokocho, is launching a new project called 'Hebereke Whisky Club' to drink, discuss, and enjoy whisky, starting Saturday, May 16, 2026.
The first event will be an experiential one focused on the 'World's Five Major Whiskies,' featuring a tasting and food pairing.
Hebereke Whisky Club
■ 1st Event: Tasting & Pairing 'Getting to Know the World's Five Major Whiskies'
The first session will focus on the basics of whisky: the 'World's Five Major Whiskies' (Scotland, Ireland, America, Canada, Japan).
- The fundamentals of 'What is whisky?'
- The dramatic flavor differences by country of production
- Suggestions for the best way to drink each brand, such as straight, on the rocks, or in a highball
- A unique food pairing experience from STRIKERS
We've eliminated the stuffiness of a typical seminar, with a late start at 8:00 PM, providing a place where conversation gets more heated as the drinks flow.
■ Event Overview
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:00 PM
Venue: STRIKERS
Location: Inside Americaya Yokocho
Fee: ¥5,000 (tax included / includes tasting of 5 major whiskies + special snacks)
Target: Anyone from whisky beginners to lovers is welcome
■ Contact
STRIKERS
Official Instagram: @strikers_ethnic_food_and_bar
*Please send a DM on Instagram if you wish to participate.
■ Introducing the Charms of Nirasaki City | Americaya & Americaya Yokocho
Did you know there's a spot in this town, located in the northwest of the Kofu Basin and surrounded by beautiful mountains, where discerning adults are now gathering?
Its name is 'Americaya.' This building, born in 1967 and long a local symbol, made a dramatic comeback in 2018 after renovations.
Step inside, and you'll find a space where the warmth of the Showa era blends with modern sensibilities. You can search for one-of-a-kind items at stylish general stores or take a breather at a cafe... Furthermore, the 5th-floor community space 'Scape' is a creative hub freely available to anyone. And above all, the view from the rooftop is breathtaking! It's a prime spot for SNS-worthy photos, offering a panoramic view of Nirasaki's cityscape. (*Just ask the staff at Iroha Craft on the 4th floor to access the rooftop!)
Head across from Americaya, and you'll find 'Americaya Yokocho,' a renovated 70-year-old tenement house. Step inside, and you're in another world of Showa retro. Unique eateries line the alley, and you can hear cheerful laughter from somewhere.
【Detailed Information】
Address: 10-17 Chuocho, Nirasaki-shi, 407-0023
Contact: 0551-45-7162 (Iroha Craft, 4th floor of Americaya Building)
Learn more here
https://www.nirasaki-kankou.jp/syukuhaku_onsen_tokusanbutsu_osyokujidokoro/omiyage/senmonten/9541.html
The first event will be an experiential one focused on the 'World's Five Major Whiskies,' featuring a tasting and food pairing.
Hebereke Whisky Club
■ 1st Event: Tasting & Pairing 'Getting to Know the World's Five Major Whiskies'
The first session will focus on the basics of whisky: the 'World's Five Major Whiskies' (Scotland, Ireland, America, Canada, Japan).
- The fundamentals of 'What is whisky?'
- The dramatic flavor differences by country of production
- Suggestions for the best way to drink each brand, such as straight, on the rocks, or in a highball
- A unique food pairing experience from STRIKERS
We've eliminated the stuffiness of a typical seminar, with a late start at 8:00 PM, providing a place where conversation gets more heated as the drinks flow.
■ Event Overview
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 8:00 PM
Venue: STRIKERS
Location: Inside Americaya Yokocho
Fee: ¥5,000 (tax included / includes tasting of 5 major whiskies + special snacks)
Target: Anyone from whisky beginners to lovers is welcome
■ Contact
STRIKERS
Official Instagram: @strikers_ethnic_food_and_bar
*Please send a DM on Instagram if you wish to participate.
■ Introducing the Charms of Nirasaki City | Americaya & Americaya Yokocho
Did you know there's a spot in this town, located in the northwest of the Kofu Basin and surrounded by beautiful mountains, where discerning adults are now gathering?
Its name is 'Americaya.' This building, born in 1967 and long a local symbol, made a dramatic comeback in 2018 after renovations.
Step inside, and you'll find a space where the warmth of the Showa era blends with modern sensibilities. You can search for one-of-a-kind items at stylish general stores or take a breather at a cafe... Furthermore, the 5th-floor community space 'Scape' is a creative hub freely available to anyone. And above all, the view from the rooftop is breathtaking! It's a prime spot for SNS-worthy photos, offering a panoramic view of Nirasaki's cityscape. (*Just ask the staff at Iroha Craft on the 4th floor to access the rooftop!)
Head across from Americaya, and you'll find 'Americaya Yokocho,' a renovated 70-year-old tenement house. Step inside, and you're in another world of Showa retro. Unique eateries line the alley, and you can hear cheerful laughter from somewhere.
【Detailed Information】
Address: 10-17 Chuocho, Nirasaki-shi, 407-0023
Contact: 0551-45-7162 (Iroha Craft, 4th floor of Americaya Building)
Learn more here
https://www.nirasaki-kankou.jp/syukuhaku_onsen_tokusanbutsu_osyokujidokoro/omiyage/senmonten/9541.html