At Washu Kaku-uchi Ueda-Ya, we present you a new way Japanese sake and other Japanese alcohols are enjoyed in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Our store is divided in two areas: the sales area and the drinking area. In the sales area, we sell Japanese alcohol produced in Hokkaido as well as other alcohol from brands we can truly recommend based on the seasons, the brewers selections, and trends. What is Kaku-uchi? The Kaku-uchi culture has existed in Japan since the Edo period. During that time, the people of Edo (ancient Tokyo) used to buy alcohol and enjoy it inside th We also sell wooden drinking glasses locally made in Asahikawa by the glass workshop Juncobo. Those are used as presents, as well as in bars and in luxury shops and restaurants in the whole country. When visiting our store, please let us know your tastes or the name of any alcohol you would like to try. Our staff will do their best to recommend you products according to your request. We are looking forward to welcoming you.