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04-14-2008, 04:44 AM

Out of curiosity, how old would you have to be to get a bottle of Sake in Japan? In other words, what's the minimum age requirement to drink in Japan?


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04-14-2008, 04:51 AM

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Out of curiosity, how old would you have to be to get a bottle of Sake in Japan? In other words, what's the minimum age requirement to drink in Japan?
well apparently...
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they have alcohol..in vending machines...
usually right around teh corner from your local apaato x]
and they're publicly available x3

though if your talking legally...
not the slightest clue does this one have xD



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04-14-2008, 05:25 AM

I think it's 18, if not, it's 21.


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04-14-2008, 05:27 AM

Heh, if it's 18 and I do go to Japan this summer as I'm hoping to, then I'll let you all know what Sake is like ^_^ .


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04-14-2008, 05:32 AM

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Out of curiosity, how old would you have to be to get a bottle of Sake in Japan? In other words, what's the minimum age requirement to drink in Japan?
It is 20 years old.

Yes, beer and sake are sold in vending machines (cheap sake) but before you get too excited, soon (next year or so) you will need a special ID to purchase cigarettes and alcohol from vending machines, so foriegners are going to have a harder time getting it from the machines. That being said, I have never seen anyone asked for ID at a grocery store or alcohol vendor, so no big deal there...
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04-14-2008, 05:35 AM

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It is 20 years old.

Yes, beer and sake are sold in vending machines (cheap sake) but before you get too excited, soon (next year or so) you will need a special ID to purchase cigarettes and alcohol from vending machines, so foriegners are going to have a harder time getting it from the machines. That being said, I have never seen anyone asked for ID at a grocery store or alcohol vendor, so no big deal there...
all that aside...
alcohol is relatively easy for minors to get their hands on ._.''
isn't it?



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04-14-2008, 05:42 AM

Unfortunately, yes. Some idiotic friends of mine seem to go to parties where they do all that, and I overheard that one or two wee stupid enough to drive while intoxicated. Nothing happened, but it's still fairly dangerous to those around you. Some people trust their kids a bit too much and leave their alcohol accessible and they end up regretting it, and some parents just don't care.


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Unfortunately, yes. Some idiotic friends of mine seem to go to parties where they do all that, and I overheard that one or two wee stupid enough to drive while intoxicated. Nothing happened, but it's still fairly dangerous to those around you. Some people trust their kids a bit too much and leave their alcohol accessible and they end up regretting it, and some parents just don't care.
this one likes one of the ideas had earlier
where the child can drink~~
but only at home, and within the presence of a parent x]

thouugh yeaah
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this one has done it..and will never do it again x.x'''
NEVER drink AND drive >.>"
it's bloody freaking dangerous! =OOO



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04-14-2008, 05:48 AM

Sake has a really weird taste! It's quite bitter, not like anything I've really tasted before so I couldn't really compare it to anything. It's an aquired taste but I quite like it.
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04-14-2008, 05:49 AM

Yep, a responsible parent combined with a respnsible son/daughter is a good combo. I heard driving drunk was like not having those hairs in your ears that keep you balanced xD


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