Suntory Spirits held the opening event for "Strong Good! -196℃ Chu-Hi Garden" at Tokyo Akasaka Sacas on July 17.
The garden offers the popular -196℃ Strong Zero, known for its high alcohol content and robust flavor with zero sugars, served in an ice-filled cup for an ice-cold experience. Running from July 18 to August 30, it also features a substantial food menu including gyoza, yakitori, and pork kimchi. The garden places a strong emphasis on flavor, with the gyoza being handled by "Oto," which won first place in the gyoza category at the "Niku Ju Festival 2014."
Daisuke Yamamoto, Head of the RTD, Liqueur, and Shochu Division at Suntory Spirits, stated, "-196℃ Strong Zero continues to receive strong support this year." He cited its compatibility with food and the growing number of people enjoying it with ice as reasons for its popularity.
Next, actor Kosuke Suzuki, who stars in the latest TV commercial "Strong Good!!", took the stage as a guest. Yuki Amami, who plays the bold editor-in-chief in the commercial, appeared on a monitor and sent a message: "Please convey its Strong Good!! appeal and really get the venue pumped up!" Suzuki, playing her subordinate, responded with a nervous expression, "Editor-in-chief, that's pressure!"
Suzuki toasted with a cup of "-196℃ Strong Zero" poured over ice and also sampled it from a special ice-carved mug. He commented with a smile, "The chill is different. I really want you to try it."
The 'Strongood! -196℃ Chuhai Garden' will be set up at the venue's Sakas Plaza.