From late March into early April, many people may find themselves with more opportunities to drink, including Japanese wine.
One thing to keep in mind when drinking is how to enjoy alcohol without damaging your health. Even when we understand that, however, it can be hard to put on the brakes once a drink is in front of us — especially Japanese wine.
A book recommended for such readers was released on March 13.
Its title is “Why Does Alcohol Taste Better When You’re Drunk?”
Here are the details.
About the Book “Why Does Alcohol Taste Better When You’re Drunk?”
“Why Does Alcohol Taste Better When You’re Drunk?” is published by Nikkei BP.
In the book, author and alcohol journalist Kaori Haishi interviews 22 experts, including physicians and researchers, on behalf of drink lovers, bringing together a wealth of information about alcohol and health.
Her persistent investigation explores the “deep connections” between alcohol and the human body revealed by a range of recent scientific surveys and studies.
The experts also share practical knowledge, drawing on their own experiences, for continuing to drink in healthier ways.
What’s Inside
The book presents alcohol-and-health topics across eight chapters.
Themes include “Chapter 1: The Scientific Reason Alcohol Can Taste Good Even Though It Is Supposed to Be Bad for the Body,” “Chapter 4: Why You Should Strength Train If You Drink,” and “Chapter 5: Tests Regular Drinkers Should Take to Detect Disease Early,” among many subjects likely to interest people who enjoy alcohol.
For anyone who thinks, “I want to drink, but I don’t want to wreck my body,” this may be a useful book.
Why not pick up a copy?
Reference
“Why Does Alcohol Taste Better When You’re Drunk?”
Author: Kaori Haishi
Supervisor: Shinichi Asabe
Release date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Price: ¥1,760 including tax
Publisher: Nikkei BP

