Press
January 26, 2026
Spirituosen-Journal: Kanegasaki Distillery - Waka liqueurs now available at Ginza Berlin
Spirituosen-Journal reports on the launch of the Waka liqueur series. Ginza Berlin is now making Waka liqueurs from the Kanegasaki Distillery in Iwate Prefecture on the Japanese main island of Honshū available in Germany. The four-part series is designed to capture the flavors of a different season with each liqueur.
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January 21, 2026
About Drinks: Waka liqueurs from Japan now available at Ginza Berlin
about-drinks reports on the Waka liqueur range from the Kanegsagi Distillery in Iwate, which is new to our range.
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Gastivo Magazine - Multifaceted and accessible: whisky from Japan
Jan-Peter Wulf writes about Japanese whiskey for Gastivo magazine and interviews us on the subject. The full article is available here. Ilka Fryder
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Wein+Markt - "Polished taste experience" - Kinmon Yuzu.sake
Clemens Hoffmann tasted our Kinmon Ryogoku Kesennuma Yuzu sake from Kakuboshi for Wein+Markt magazine. A great article that definitely makes you want to drink it.
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Peter Eichhorn for the BCB: Japanese influences in the Berlin bar scene
Journalistic veteran Peter Eichhorn writes for the BCB about "Japanese influences in the Berlin bar scene" and also reports on Ginza Berlin.
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May 14, 2025
nomyblog: Chill Green Botanical Shochu - the spring shopping basket 2025
nomyblog - the gastro blog, reports on the Chill Green as a delicious aperitivo variation.
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Spirits Journal: Ginza Berlin makes Chill Green available in Germany
The Spirits Journal reports on the product launch of Chill Green Botanical Shochus.
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10 Apr 2025
Lemon pepper embraces shochu: "Chill Green" now available exclusively at Ginza Berlin
about-drinks reports on the launch of Chill Green—the botanical shochu from Hamada Shuzo—in Germany. Ilka Fryder
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Feb 3, 2025
"Eating through Japan in Berlin in 48 hours" - Japan in Berlin from its culinary side
Kristof Mulack, chef and restaurateur and also known as the winner of the 3rd season of The Taste, has made a great video about Japanese food and drink in Berlin. As part of this, he was of course also with us at Atelier Ginza, tasting sake and shochu, and also preparing delicious udon with wagyu, which we were able to enjoy together with him.
The video "Eating through Japan in Berlin in 48 hours" is well worth watching and contains lots of culinary tips.
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tip Berlin - Liquor stores in Berlin: Where to buy high-proof spirits
tip Berlin recommends liquor stores in Berlin and us as specialists for Japanese spirits.
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fizzz interview: "We recognize a clear boom"
fizzz interviewed us on the topic of Japan in relation to gastronomy trends. "For almost ten years, Ilka and Kai Fryder have been ensuring that Japanese beverage culture gets more attention in Germany with their online store "Ginza". And for around a year now, they've also had a bricks-and-mortar shop in their "Atelier Ginza" in Berlin. We spoke to them about the development of their market segment, adventurous beginnings and what plans they have for "Ginza" in the coming year." Click here for the full article...
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Nov 12, 2024
about drinks: Atelier Ginza looks back on a successful first business year
about-drinks reports on our anniversary - one year of Atelier Ginza.
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