Directive to promote "awamori" spirit adopted in Okinawa town

A town assembly in Okinawa on Tuesday unanimously adopted a directive to promote toasting with "awamori," a rice-based distilled spirit, as part of efforts to revitalize the local economy.The "ordinance" implemented by the assembly of Yonabaru in Okinawa Prefecture is the first in the country for awamori, according to the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association.Similar moves to promote sake and shochu alcoholic beverages during toasting have been introduced by local governments in many parts of Japan.Awamori, produced in Okinawa, is regarded as Japan's oldest distilled spirit, dating back …READ FULL ARTICLE