@japantravelcom: Sake, soju, shochu…same thing? Not even close! If you’ve ever ordered one thinking it was the other, this is for you 😉 Soju is from Korea. Sake (called nihonshu in Japan) and shochu are Japanese, and they’re made differently, which is why they don’t taste the same. Here’s what surprises most people: shochu can be mixed with hot water! It’s called oyuwari, and it actually enhances the aroma instead of making it harsher 🫖 If you’re in Kagoshima in southern Japan, where shochu culture runs deep, it helps to know what you’re ordering! So, which one are you picking? 🍶 [Sponsored content] #JapanTravel #Japan #VisitJapan #Kagoshima #Shochu

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