Meet the six elite bartenders based in Japan

Kojima Marico
1月25日
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Meet the six elite bartenders based in Japan who have claimed victory at prestigious global cocktail championships. Each of them conquered the world stage by leveraging Japan’s unique identity—incorporating local ingredients, a distinct cultural philosophy, and the meticulous art of Japanese bartending.

In this feature, we explore how their lives transformed after their victories and take a look at their current projects and activities. We invite you to visit their bars in Japan to experience their world-class craft firsthand.

Featured Bartenders & Full Articles:

Manabu Otake Read Full Article

Winner, Diageo Reserve World Class 2011

Shingo Gokan Read Full Article

Winner, Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition 2012

Michito Kaneko Read Full Article

Winner, Diageo World Class 2015

Kenji Tsubokura Read Full Article

Overall Winner, World Cocktail Championship 2016

Atsushi Suzuki Read Full Article

Winner, The Chivas Masters 2017

Yuya Takahashi Read Full Article