Photographs by Agile Zamora for DAILY TRIBUNE 
OPINION

Enjoying Japan’s treasures

Agile Zamora

I had a one-of-a-kind experience with Sake Manila to “Discover Japan’s Treasures” at Okada Manila! It was an amazing evening, well attended by distinguished guests from across the globe, including brewery owners and sake masters. I’m glad I got to experience this with good friends, with special thanks to my sis Vivian Caramba. I also met besties who flew all the way from Hong Kong and Japan at the event.

THE columnist and Okada vice chairperson Takako Okada.

The main event featured an amazing selection of over 200 Japanese sakes, shochus, whiskies, gins, wines and beers from Japan’s foremost breweries and distilleries. One of the biggest selections I’ve seen — and all of the highest quality! And of course, they didn’t skimp on the food. We paired our drinks of choice with curated dishes for a symphony of flavors from both the delicacies and the drinks. To top it all off, we had a side of the best beats and vibes from DJs Hideki and Wong Kar Wow.

Loved every moment of it to the last pour at 2 a.m. Arigato, Sake Manila, and my sis Vivian! Kanpai!

WITH Sake owner.
WITH Sake owner.
THE columnist and Okada vice chairperson Takako Okada.
ALEX Vergara and Jose Paolo Dela Cruz
ASHOK Mahbubani, Ralph Joseph and Jonathan Reboredo
ATTY Karen Jimeno
BECKY Garcia and OKADA executive marketing, Cielo Reboredo
BENZIE Jandoc and Dianne Lahore
CESAR Montano and Vivian Caramba
CRAIG Hadley and Jessie Maloles
HANS Eulenhoefer, Irene Montemayor and designer Michael Rosero
IVY Ong
JOHNNY Revilla and Melissa De Leon
MADAM Takako Okada friends from Japan and Hongkong
RICHIE and Pia Mendiola, Rafael and Katrina Florencio
RONNIE Joseph and Bito Montecon