Great discoveries. Have any of you eaten the Yokogawa bento — kamameishi? This is one of the most famous. I think these days you can get it in Karuizawa. Really, truly delicious, and you get to keep a cool piece of pottery. (4 replies, last updated by Raycharleson April 24, 2002)

have your reasons... Considering it’s history, you’re likely to find tasty French, Italian, and other Continental cuisines in Karuizawa. My image of the place is a as a town of resorts, which usually means expensive,... (12 replies, last updated by chowfamily February 3, 2008)

I’m looking for some Yamazaki 18/Karuizawa in or around Orlando (I’m willing to drive quite a ways to get it). I’ve already called Total Wine to no avail. Does anyone know of a particularly awesome liquor store... (4 replies, last updated by winechic October 8, 2008)

whiskeys bring to the table? Are there any noteworthy brands that you have tried (Suntory, Nikka, Yamzaki, Hakushu, Karuizawa etc...)? Are these spirits trying to resemble scotch, American whiskey or both? Would it be worth going... (14 replies, last updated by japanesewhisky May 9, 2007)