Nothing says "festive" like Champagne, that most elegant of elixirs. The drink's life-affirming effervescence makes it a natural choice for New Year's celebrations, but Champagne pairs so well with many of my favorite foods that I drink it far more often than once a year — with everything from raw oysters to fried chicken.

Fortunately, there is no shortage of bubbly in Tokyo; Japan is now the world's fourth-largest importer of the beverage, according to data from The Comite Champagne, the trade association that represents independent Champagne producers. The drink is a staple at upscale restaurants all over the city, but until last month, I had never experienced it as part of a sushi course.

Enter Ginza 815 (pronounced, "Ginza Hachi-ichi-go"), a stylish new sushi bar that seeks to marry the food culture of Japan with the drinking customs of Europe. Although wine and sake lists are expanding at sushi restaurants in Tokyo, it is still rare to find precise pairing suggestions. However, Ginza 815 offers a six-glass beverage course for ¥8,000 to match its ¥13,000 tasting menu, which includes a seven-piece assortment of nigiri (classic bite-sized) sushi.