6.023 minSeason 5 • Episode 10
Latest"Evening Drink Style" (Banshaku no Ryugi) is a popular Japanese drama about Miyuki Izawa's ritual of crafting the perfect meal to pair with her end-of-day drink, often beer, emphasizing simple pleasures, moderation, home cooking, and work-life balance, a concept resonating with viewers seeking relaxing, relatable content with culinary inspiration. It's known for its calming vibe, focus on delicious food pairings (like lamb with soy-ginger sauce), and promoting a healthy approach to enjoying alcohol.
Production
Food styling so gorgeous you'll pause to screenshot.
Acting
Kuriyama's wordless eating scenes — pure contentment in every bite.
Direction
Intimate close-ups that make convenience store beer look artisanal.
Creator
Yosuke Masaike
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show sparked a real 'banshaku' trend in Japan, with convenience stores reporting beer sales spikes after episodes aired.
Chiaki Kuriyama (former Kill Bill assassin) trained with actual food stylists for six months — those knife skills are legit.
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