Mr Lyan’s Taste Trips — Exploring Japan’s Food, Drinks, Hidden Gems, and Culture
📣 Welcome to Mr Lyan’s Taste Trips – episode one‼️
Our exploration of Kyoto and Tokyo includes behind-the-scenes access to Yamazaki Distillery, a tour of Nishiki Market with local guide Hikaru Ono, drinks at Bar High Five with the inimitable Hidetsugu Ueno, pizza-making (and eating) at Seirinkan, deep diving into shoyu (soy sauce) with fifth generation producer Sawai Hisateru, tasting Japan’s incredible fruits, making drinks at Virtu, and – of course – a trip to 7-Eleven for an egg sando and a canned Suntory highball – and MORE!
Stay tuned, as we’ve much more to come.
This series is editorially independent and made possible through the support of House of Suntory
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00:00 Introduction to Mr Lyan’s Taste Trips
02:00 Welcome to Kyoto
02:32 Nishiki Market
04:40 Yamazaki Distillery
11:20 Shoyu Brewery
13:28 Kyoto Overview
13:57 Welcome to Tokyo
14:35 Exploring Japanese Fruit
16:40 Highballs at Bar High Five
21:00 The Best Pizza in The World
24:00 Japanese Convenience Store
25:45 Making a Non-Alcoholic Cocktail with Mr Lyan
27:00 Japan Overview
28:00 Making a Cocktail at Virtu Bar, Tokyo
32:46 Japan Summary and End Credits
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As if I didn't have a strong enough desire to get to Japan already… amazing first episode! Banging drinks and insight to the culture (and that carafe really was extra! 😂). Looking forward to future Taste Trips
Loved this so much!! The production was awesome, brilliantly shot and edited. Ueno-san’s highball tutorial was very illuminating and practical, can’t wait to apply his tips at home! I’ve never been to Seirinkan (though I love Savoy in Azabujuban) but it’s now at the top of my list for next time. Can’t wait for the next episode or my next visit to a Mr. Lyan bar (whichever comes first 😁)! Cheers
Thank you! Can’t wait to see where this journey goes
Fabulous! Japan is one of my favourite places and now I want to go back even more!
So excited to see this finally out in the wild!
Sensational work.
That was awesome, can’t wait for more
Loved it, your passion shines through so clearly, I now want a highball, & a pizza!
Ryan is awesome. Looking forward to the London version of this show.
Love this so much, pal! Big love!
Which bar is the first one ?
Amazing 1st episode!! Congratulations
What great content,new subscriber here. Going to Japan for the first time in a couple weeks. Lots to be inspired by…
Good timing, going to Japan in 2 days
An amazing film Ryan and team! Bravo! So much to take away and think on – looking forward to the next episode.
I work for Suntory and want to say thank you so much for capturing the true spirit and nature of Japan throughout this whole video. I’m glad to see people being so inspired and passionate about showcasing and honoring the beauty of Japanese culture. Kanpai!
what a fantastic start t an amazing series!! cant wait fort he rest
Yamazaki Distillery was a dream destination for me and I fulfilled my dream last year. Going back there again in 2 weeks!
Absolutely wonderful episode! I can't wait to see more!
The pizza place sounds worth a trip for pizza enthusiasts!
Thanks so much! Learn a lot!
Please dont stop doing this