Streaming until November 25
Discover the brilliance, charm and unconventional life of legendary Japanese bartender Keichi Iyama, creator of the world-famous Yukinugi cocktail. Since claiming the first prize at the 1958 Kotobukiya Cocktail Competition, enthusiasts have flocked from all over Japan to sip on Keichi Iyama’s iconic drink, and listen to Mr. Iyama’s tales from behind his bar in Yamagata. Now in his nineties, Iyama’s life and reflections are woven together with a fascinating history of cocktails in Japan, making this a must-see for foodies in the realm of Jiro Dreams of Sushi and the recent Hot Docs hit, Come Back Anytime.
Presented in partnership with The Japan Foundation, Toronto.
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