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Watch Party: Japanese Grand PrixIt’s always a great race in Suzuka, so why not throw the ultimate watch party to immerse yourself in the action

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SnacksForSuzuka

Japanese cuisine is fantastic and it works perfectly for a party as there’s plenty of choice when it comes to finger food. Let’s go for the obvious first: Sushi. Don’t panic if the thought of raw fish isn’t for you, sushi comes with a range of fillings that include veggies as well as cooked fish and meat as well. The sky is pretty much the limit when it comes to sushi – you can experiment with any fillings that you fancy.

Another staple which are perfect for a party is gyoza - bite-sized dumplings that can be filled with vegetables, beef, chicken, fish, duck, or pork (you name it, it probably tastes amazing in a gyoza.)

If you want something lighter to pick on whilst watching the race, edamame beans and rice cakes are popular snack foods in Japan. Or if you have a sweet tooth, then there is a host of matcha-flavoured deserts you can make, from pound cakes to ice cream and even matcha cookies, it’s easy to include this iconic Japanese flavour into your baking escapades!

LiquidRefreshment

Sake is quite possibly Japan’s most famous drink, and for good reason. It’s a tipple that’s great for sipping, and you can even use it to recreate your favourite cocktails – a sake mojito is always a crowd pleaser. Japan also has a number of great breweries. Asahi and Kirin are just two that can be bought easily anywhere in the world. If you’re watching the race from Europe, however, you might not be looking to start on the sake so early in the morning.

If you fancy something more calming you could have some green tea or Sobacha, which is a tea made from buckwheat, or even a matcha latte.

Or, if you’re in need of some caffeine to get out of bed so early on a Sunday morning, you want to get your Red Bull fix. With Suzuka being just a few kilometres away from Isa Bay we think ‘the Breeze’ mocktail is an apt choice. To make the Breeze, you’ll need blue curacao syrup, juice of half an orange, ice, one can of Red Bull and orange wedges for garnish.

NewThreads?

To look the part whilst watch the Bulls charge around Suzuka, you might want to get your hands on our limited edition New Era cap. This one takes inspiration from Japan’s famous cherry blossom and it’s certainly an eyecatcher.

Check it out here

And that’s it – you now have everything you need to host a fantastic watch party for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Kanpai!