【The Tokyo Station Hotel】A Journey Invited by Japanese Whisky 〈Part 2〉

Since its opening in 1915, The Tokyo Station Hotel (Location: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), which has walked a historical path with the Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building, will host a series of four hotel events throughout the year at Bar Oak, each unraveling the profound charm of whisky by theme.

Following the first event, "Scotch Whisky Loved by Queen Elizabeth, Purveyor to the British Royal Family," the second event, themed "A Journey Invited by Japanese Whisky," will be held on Saturday, June 13th. This event will focus on domestic distilleries, introducing the lesser-known appeal of Japanese whisky and providing an opportunity to experience Japan's whisky culture.

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During the opening ceremony of Tokyo Station in 1914, then Prime Minister Shigenobu Okuma remarked, "Railways must extend in all directions." His congratulatory address, envisioning railways developing and connecting everywhere, now aptly describes the current state of Tokyo Station. Similarly, in the world of whisky, the first Japanese whisky distillery was established nine years after Tokyo Station opened. Over a hundred years later, more than 110 unique distilleries are now scattered across the country. Each drop embodies the local climate, the philosophy of its makers, and a profound taste that can only be born through the passage of time. Just as railways connect various parts of Japan and transport people and culture, whisky also conveys the stories of its respective lands to us in a glass.

In "Whisky Enjoyment at Oak," Part 2, we will deliver an experience of discovering the charm of whiskies from across Japan at Bar Oak, an authentic bar located within the Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building.

The day will begin with a hotel tour guided by hotel staff. In line with the theme of "A Journey Invited by Japanese Whisky," we will visit spots related to the development of railways, introducing the history of The Tokyo Station Hotel and the stories etched into the location. We are pleased to welcome Arisa Umakoshi, a writer who dissects whisky from cultural and historical perspectives, as our lecturer. Her stories, carefully interwoven with the history of Japanese whisky, the narratives that breathe life into distilleries, and the culture that continues to this day, will elevate the moment of sipping a glass into a richer and more profound experience. Furthermore, a selection of whiskies introduced at the event, carefully chosen by Ms. Umakoshi and Oak staff, will also be available at Bar Oak during the promotion period (June 1st to July 31st).

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Hotel Event to Learn About the Charm of Whisky with 4 Themes "Whisky Enjoyment at Oak" All 4 Parts

Part 2: A Journey Invited by Japanese Whisky

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Time: 13:10 Doors Open, 13:30 Hotel Tour, 14:00 Whisky Tasting & Seminar (with pairing food), 15:10 End Price: 13,200 JPY Venue: Bar Oak Tasting Items: 20ml each

* Welcome Highball Single Malt Kanosuke * Kanosuke Distillery, operated by Komasa Jyozo, a shochu brewery founded in 1883, is one of the most beautiful distilleries in Japan. The time spent tasting whisky while gazing at the coastline is a blissful moment. * ② Asaka Single Malt 2026 Edition * Asaka Distillery, operated by Sasano Kawa Shuzo, a sake brewery founded in 1765. It is also famous for being the catalyst for the birth of Ichiro's Malt. The 2026 Edition, just released at the end of May, is a whisky that allows one to feel the progress of Asaka Distillery. * ③ Secret: To be enjoyed on the day * We have prepared a single malt from Chichibu Distillery that will make you want to travel. * ④ Single Malt Tsunuki 2026 Edition * Hombo Shuzo, founded in 1872. They ventured into sake brewing from shochu production in 1909, and Tsunuki Distillery has been operational since 2016. At the renovated cafe bar, which was the traditional wooden house of the Hombo family built in 1933, one can drink whisky while admiring the Japanese garden and feel the history of Satsuma. * ⑤ Saburoumaru VIII STRENGTH Regular Edition * "Wakatsuru" sake brewing began in the late Edo period. Wakatsuru Shuzo was established in 1918, becoming the top sake brewery in Hokuriku, even having its own railway siding. After the war, they also expanded into whisky production. Saburoumaru Distillery is a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Their tour course is also extensive, and visitors can enjoy meals such as dishes using sake lees and rice cooked with barrel scraps.

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