Mar. 12. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Hats off to Chang Hung Liang for winning a sake sommelier’s highest honor. Then, SakéOne in the US is hoping you crack open one of their new canned sake offerings. Craft Sake Week returns with a cavalcade of best sake along with delicious meals from Japan’s best restaurants and shops around Japan.
Mar. 7. 2019 posted by
Sake makes a great souvenir, but finding it in Tokyo’s vast metropolis can certainly seem a daunting task. But have no fear: We’ve compiled a list of six tried-and-true sake purveyors in the heart of Tokyo!
Mar. 5. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: A brand new variation of sake is delivering Parisian chefs into spiritual bliss. Then, a simple yet cleverly effective sticker may help global sake sales. Finally, 20-somethings are likely to spend more on sake for themselves and loved ones, according to a recent survey.
Feb. 28. 2019 posted by
Amazake is a sweet, cloudy drink with a venerable history going back over a thousand years in Japan. This article taps into its sweet potential.
Feb. 26. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Sake producers Hakutsuru and Takara Shuzo duke it out for the top spot, with a new winner taking the title… for now. Then, the amazing art of Nada sake barrel making is crowned a Cultural Heritage. Finally, VR-enhanced tours let you explore sake breweries from the comfort of home!
Feb. 21. 2019 posted by
There are two kinds of cloudy sake: nigori sake and doburoku. One is readily available at sake retailers. The other can rarely be brewed legally in Japan.
Feb. 19. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Sake’s meteoric rise abroad continues with record high exports for 2018, but there’s still a lot of room to grow! Then, KIKIZAKE WEB aims to help international users find the right sake for them amidst a glut of options. Finally, the same sake served at one of Japan’s holiest shrines can be experienced at a special event in Monaco this March.
Feb. 15. 2019 posted by
To survive in a harsh market, the makers of Dassai, Asahi Shuzo, needed to evolve. In doing so, they’ve found success around the world, but have they also turned their backs on tradition?
Feb. 12. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Wear your love of sake on your sleeve with brewery T-shirts from UNIQLO. Then, Nanbu Bijin get vegan status in a clever play that highlights sake’s inherent purity. Finally, Kubota Seppo, the strange lovechild of a sake brewery and an outerwear brand, returns for this year’s camping season!
Feb. 12. 2019 posted by
"We’ve reached an age in which producing great sake isn’t necessarily enough to translate into great sales."
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