Just like Abuden Brewing, based in Tochigi City, the prefecture is home to a number of craft breweries, each with its own distinct character. A station-based event at JR Oyama Station, "Choi-Nomi Ekikado Oyama ~ Cheers with Oden and Local Sake ~," is a perfect match for that local beer culture.

The event will be held over two days, Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27. Hours are 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with last order at 7:45 p.m. According to JR East, visitors can enjoy tasty craft draft beer and a variety of local sake from Tochigi Prefecture, along with handmade oden. Its location inside the ticket gates makes it especially easy to drop by while waiting for a train or on the way home.

This "Choi-Nomi Ekikado Oyama" initiative continues as one of a series of regular monthly events. At its core is the idea of using the station not just as a place to pass through, but as a place to experience local drinks and food. Along with the presence of local breweries such as Abuden Brewing, the event points to a new way to enjoy Tochigi craft beer at the station.