Invitation-Only | Gin Through Japan — Intimate Craft Gin Culture Experience

About This Experience
This is a small invitation-only prototype session (max 4 guests) designed for couples or close friends who appreciate quiet, culturally immersive experiences — not nightlife or loud bar events. Guided entirely in English, this evening explores Japan’s craft gin culture through botanical philosophy, regional identity, and sensory storytelling, beyond simple tasting.
You will experience 6 gins — 5 from Japan and 1 international reference — each expressing a unique concept of place, people, and aroma.
In the second half, you may choose your favorite gin and enjoy a personalized cocktail crafted only for you.
This first session is free, as part of our private prototype phase before the official paid launch.
Photo / short video participation is required (with permission) for Airbnb & cultural promotion.

Your Guides
Koba — Founder of **ShoGin.jp**, a platform dedicated to Japanese craft gin culture.
Organizer of Osaka Gin Rally, currently preparing to open Uda Distillery in Nara.
Explores how gin can express place, people, and aroma through storytelling.
Nobu — One of Japan’s leading craft gin collectors, owning 500+ bottles and documenting tasting notes daily.
Brings a connoisseur’s perspective to Japan’s evolving gin scene.
Together, they bridge both creator and enthusiast perspectives — revealing the quiet depth of Japanese gin.

What You’ll Experience
• Guided tasting of 6 craft gins (5 Japanese + 1 international reference)
• English explanation of distillers, botanicals, and regional stories
• One personalized cocktail fashioned from your chosen favorite gin
• ShoGin.jp original coaster to take home
• Photo participation required — Airbnb / cultural documentation (consent explained)

Who This Is For
✔ Couples or close friends who enjoy slow, intentional evenings
✔ Curious travelers or residents seeking culture beyond tourism
✔ People who value craftsmanship, aroma, and thoughtful conversation
✗ Not suitable for nightlife or party guests

Session Details
• Location: Tennoji, Osaka (partner bar)
• Time: Evening session / approx. 2 hours
• Language: English only
• Group Size: Max 4 guests
• Fee: Free for this prototype session (regular price ¥8,000)
• Photo Agreement: Required (Airbnb & cultural promotion)
• No reviews required — this is an internal trial session

Purpose of This Prototype Session
• Capture photos and short videos for Airbnb & web use
• Test the English flow and experience design
• Collect spoken feedback (no written review required)

How to Join
Please contact via:
**Instagram DM: @ShoGin.jp** or **Email: andground.jp@gmail.com**
Provide:
• Your name (nickname is fine)
• Your English level (conversational / fluent)
• Whether you are joining as a couple or pair

Organizers
ShoGin.jp — a storytelling platform exploring Japanese craft gin culture across distilleries, bars, and regional aroma identity.
&ground / Uda Distillery (in preparation) — a craft distillery project in Uda, Nara, opening in 2026, rooted in nature, craft, and quiet sensory storytelling.
Hosted by Koba (ShoGin.jp)