Sake Diplomacy
Oct. 24. 2019 posted by
How nihonshu is strengthening Japan-Taiwan relations one toast at a time.
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The Best Place to Grab Sake Before You Go at Narita Airport
Sep. 12. 2019 posted by
Terminal 2 of the airport houses a duty-free liquor shop that lets you sample sake before buying. Team SAKETIMES was invited to get a frontline view of what makes this outlet special.
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The Lifeblood of Kyoto Culture
Jul. 25. 2019 posted by
The rich cultural life of Japan's ancient capital is steeped in sake tradition, if you know where to look.
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The Science of Sake Aroma
Jul. 11. 2019 posted by
In the worlds of sake and wine alike, descriptions like “luscious fruit” and “warm spices” adorn labels and crop up in discussion describing the “nose” of particular drinks. But what exactly imbues a beverage with these unmistakable aromas without such fruits or spices even being present? It’s time for a chemistry lesson as we take a deep dive into the topic of sake aroma!
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Interview : The Secret Behind KIKUSUI Sake
Jul. 4. 2019 posted by
We speak with one of KIUSUI's top engineers on sake brewing, the friendly relationship shared by Niigata’s producers, and delivering new experiences to sake fans.
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A Sake-Lover’s Day (and Night) in Fushimi
Jun. 6. 2019 posted by
Our local contacts let us in on the best places for sake fans to eat, drink and be merry
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A Guide to Visiting Fushimi, the Bordeaux of Sake
May. 30. 2019 posted by
We chat with the head of the Fushimi Sake Brewers Association, Tokubee Masuda, about why this Kyoto district is a must-visit sake destination.
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Sake’s Living History in Fushimi
Apr. 25. 2019 posted by
South of Kyoto, Fushimi is attracting visitors with picturesque buildings from the area's history of sake production, repurposed for the tourist trade.
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A Sake Maker, a Buddhist Temple, and the Evolving Role of Traditional Institutions in Small-town Japan
Apr. 4. 2019 posted by
"The world-famous sake maker, KIKUSUI, teams up with Chotokuji, a local Buddhist temple, to give back to the neighborhood they call home - in the process providing a fascinating case study on the evolving role of traditional institutions in modern Japan."
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KIKUSUI Sake Culture Institute Makes Sake Education Accessible to the Masses
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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A Valuable Taste Test
Nov. 2. 2018 posted by
We try Gekkeikan's Tokusen Sake, gold medalist and Great Value Champion Sake at the International Wine Challenge 2018
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Tsunekichi Okura: The Henry Ford of Japanese sake
Aug. 23. 2018 posted by
How a 13-year-old transformed a small Fushimi brewery into a global powerhouse and changed the world of Japanese sake forever.
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Mukantei sake: Jamming with Blue Note Tokyo’s dinner menu
Mar. 2. 2018 posted by
KIKUSUI’s Mukantei was born from the philosophy that good sake need not be exclusive — it’s for everyone to enjoy.
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Funaguchi Kikusui Ichiban Shibori: Once a “brewery only” specialty, now available anytime, anywhere in Japan
Feb. 22. 2018 posted by
Sake fans used to have to travel to the KIKUSUI brewery in Niigata to enjoy the taste of Funaguchi Kikusui Ichiban Shibori, but this freshly-pressed sake is now available throughout Japan year-round. The details of how Funaguchi Kikusui Ichiban Shibori came to be is full of first-in-Japan developments — it's quite the story!
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Taste Japanese Fermentation Culture at the Kuramoto Stand Café
Sep. 14. 2017 posted by
Take a break from your Akihabara shopping expedition at Kuramoto Stand. This café in the heart of Japanese subculture offers food and drinks made with traditional fermented ingredients.
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Design your Original Sake Bottle at “KAYOIGURA”
May. 23. 2017 posted by
Akihabara will already no doubt be on most people's itinerary when they come to Tokyo as a hub of Japanese subculture, famous the world over as the destination for anime, manga, gaming, etc. Now it's turning into the place to discover sake too, where the world famous sake producer, KIKUSUI, has just opened "KAYOIGURA", dedicated to one-of-a-kind sake cultural experiences and the ultimate in personalized-sake-merchandising.
