Okayama-based Kawazu Brewing has updated the event information for its "Hanami BBQ" on Instagram. The main change this time is that the previously announced plan has been switched to a reservation-only format. The reason given is to secure ingredients based on the number of participants.

According to the post, the event details are as follows.

- Date and time: April 12, from 12:00
- Venue: Under Horaibashi Bridge (held rain or shine)
- Participation fee: 5,000 yen
- Reservation method: Dedicated form (link and QR code in the post)

In addition, bring-your-own items are welcome. Not only drinks and snacks, but even "anything you want to grill on the net" can be brought by each attendee. The event, hosted by the brewery, is designed so that participants can bring their own "things they want to eat and drink," creating a sense of openness that fits a spring outdoor gathering.

In the craft beer scene, the focus is expanding beyond the liquid itself to include the place you drink it and the way people gather around it. Kawazu Brewing's latest plan is part of that broader trend. For anyone in Okayama looking for a chance to connect directly with a brewery, this is an event worth checking out.