"I think this will do today."


When Professor Shimaji pulled open the glass door, he took out a bottle labeled OBAN.
"It is one of the oldest licensed distilleries in Scotland."
It's pronounced "Oban," but one female customer got upset and said, "What's that? It says 'Oban'!"
The teacher said this, making the audience laugh.

This week's recommended whisky is Oban 14 Year Old. Its dry and crisp taste makes it a great choice for intermediate-level malt whisky drinkers.



The teacher, who reached out to put the bottle back, was wearing his original wristwatch on his left hand.


When I looked at the dial, I saw a bottle of single malt on the counter.
And then there's the book "Yugi Zanmai"... isn't it as if a miniature Salon de Shimaji has opened inside the clock?
This was made by Seiichiro Masuda, a craftsman specializing in handmade watches.


In addition to salon clocks, the shop also sells clocks with half the dial visible, clocks with a roulette wheel that spins in reverse, and more.
Artistic clocks created by Mr. Masuda are actually available for purchase. Custom orders are also accepted, allowing you to change the colors and frame design.

"When I have my own handmade watch, I feel like a king who rules over time. Well, an hour is still an hour no matter what watch it is," he says with an innocent smile that belies his age.

This week's quote: Life's tragedies are a burden on our memories.


Perhaps it's necessary to occasionally take a break from being a slave to time, to slowly enjoy a malt whiskey, and to slowly reflect on life.

Photography: Yoshio Uehara


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Please note that on Saturday, May 9th, Salon de Shimaji will be taking last orders at 4 PM and closing at 5 PM.

Profile - Katsuhiko Shimaji


Producer of Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building . Born in 1941. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University, he joined Shueisha. He was assigned to "Weekly Playboy" and became its editor-in-chief in 1983, where he created a sensation with the "Life Advice" column featuring Renzo Shibata, Toko Kon, and Ken Kaiko as respondents, growing the magazine into a million-copy publication. He later served as editor-in-chief of "PLAYBOY Japan" and "BART." After serving as representative director of Shueisha International, he retired in 2008. He is currently working as a writer and essayist.

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