NHK Culture Two days to learn about the appeal of Japanese whiskey “Ichiro’s Malt”

[NHK Culture] Two Days to Discover the Appeal of Japanese Whisky “Ichiro’s Malt” ​
NHK Cultural Center Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 11, 2025 [NHK Culture] Two Days to Discover the Appeal of Japanese Whisky “Ichiro’s Malt” Ichiro’s Malt is a world-renowned craft whiskey. This two-day program includes a classroom lecture and a tour of a local distillery. On the second day, we’ll visit Chichibu, the birthplace of Ichiro’s Malt.
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Venture Whisky Co., Ltd. Brand Ambassador, Yumi Yoshikawa Click here for details on applying for the course ​ Ichiro’s Malt, a Japanese whiskey, has earned international acclaim and captivated whiskey fans worldwide. This special two-day course combines classroom lectures with a distillery tour. On the first day, you’ll learn about the delicate flavors and the brewers’ attention to detail through tastings in the Saitama Arena classroom. On the second day, you’ll tour the distillery while experiencing the rich nature and climate of Chichibu, the birthplace of Ichiro’s Malt. Enjoy this special opportunity. *The distillery is not open to the public for tours. *Tasting available *Price includes round-trip taxi fare from Seibu Chichibu Station to Chichibu Distillery.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/71793/571/71793-571-13f09c06f3aeaee7cb7d121b67c40beb-320×213.jpg Chichibu Distillery [Chichibu Distillery] Opened in 2007 by Ichiro Hito, founder of Venture Whisky, it sparked the boom in craft distilleries in Japan.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/71793/571/71793-571-1196091b9fc25cca3e2c3f558e56fb83-320×213.jpg Chichibu Distillery 【Instructor Profile】 Yumi Yoshikawa Works as a brand ambassador at Venture Whisky Co., Ltd. Communicates the history and unique features of the company’s products to the public. In 2019, he was awarded the World Whisky Brand Ambassador of the Year award at the Icons of Whisky awards hosted by Whisky Magazine.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/71793/571/71793-571-77564f3684dc4505b798821ba22eacc0-1296×940.jpg Venture Whisky Co., Ltd. Brand Ambassador, Yumi Yoshikawa Rediscover the Appeal of “Ichiro’s Malt” ~ Lecture & Distillery Tour Instructor: Yumi Yoshikawa, Brand Ambassador, Venture Whisky Inc. Format: Classroom, On-site Tour Date and time: [Teacher room] October 11, 2025 (Sat) 16:00-17:30 [On-site visit] November 1, 2025 (Sat) 10:00-12:30 Course Fee: Members: ¥19,448 (tax included) General: ¥20,592 (tax included) Organizer: NHK Culture Center Saitama Arena Classroom Detailed URL: https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/programs/program_1316747.html