Amazake is a Japanese traditional drink made from sake (rice wine) lees which is the by-product left after sake is extracted.
Sake lees is used as an ingredient or a seasoning in some Japanese food, and Amazake is an example. It is usually drunk hot in winter. Since this drink is categorized non-alcoholic even though it is the material sake is taken from, it can be enjoyed by anyone including children.
Free Amazake is served for the first 100 comers from 16:00 at Sun Mall Arcade on the 18th(Sat.) as part of "Yukiakari no Michi" Festivities in Otaru, Hokkaido. Why don't you try the hot and sweet Amazake to keep you warm while you enjoy walking along the romantic candle-lit streets? In case of missing the free Amazake unfortunately, canned Amazake is available at convenience stores.
