If you need a break from your favorite streaming service and the current events of the day, you should check out dekantā TV’s ‘Japanese Whisky Lockdown’. Hosted by Japanese comedian Kilara Sen and inspired by the Japanese drink trend of ‘On-nomi’ (which means “online drinking party”), the idea is to bring a little fun to Japanese whisky fans in isolation around the world.
The series features a mix of comedy, whisky news, live music, and cultural trends like face yoga. In the premiere episode, Sen (Asia’s Got Talent, Laugh Factory 2016 Shortlist for ‘Funniest Person in the World’) received a lesson in face yoga from Healthy & Beauty Specialist and Face Yoga Instructor Koko Hayashi, dekantā Founder and Director Makiyo Masa got a dance lesson from singer-songwriter GIRLI, and drinks blogger Whiskey Richard shared the latest Japanese whisky news. Each episode of “Japanese Whisky Lockdown” will raise money for Wellcome’s COVID-Zero Fund with dekantā pledging to match donations from viewers.
“If hearsay is to be believed, alcohol is a tonic against viruses, and of course, laughter is always the best medicine – so our show will keep you in peak physical condition!” said Sen. “’Japanese Whisky Lockdown’ will be partly like a fast-paced variety show, partly like a big whisky tasting with your friends on video conference. We will be blending both Japanese and international humour and culture, in perfect harmony, just like a fine Japanese single malt.”
dekantā have an international community of customers who it refers to as the “dekantā family.” Masa and the dekantā team have previously connected with clients through social media, newsletters, events and the dekantā blog, which covers Japanese whisky news and topics of wider Japanese culture. “I hope our new channel will help bring the international dekantā family even closer together in these challenging times,” said Masa. “Kilara Sen is an exceptional talent, and a bright-shining personality to bring some joy and laughter into people’s lives, covering both in-depth Japanese whisky features and rib-tickling comedy sketches.”
“Japanese Whisky Lockdown” airs on the dekantā website and social media channels every Friday at 8:30pm EDT.
