Steve is a writer and resident of Japan for longer than he can remember. But even after so long he still enjoys finding and learning new things about life and culture here, and the wide world of sake has been a perfect topic for that. He hopes you enjoy learning more about the combination of history, art, and science that goes into sake brewing as much as he does.
Mar. 7. 2019 writer:
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!
Feb. 15. 2019 writer:
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?
Jan. 31. 2019 writer:
Japan's two signature alcoholic drinks might be easily confused but are really quite different and have complex worlds of their own.
Jan. 24. 2019 writer:
Explore all the ways to enjoy mirin, the sake-like seasoning found in nearly every kitchen in Japan but scare everywhere else.
Jan. 17. 2019 writer:
The ship has sailed on a lot of ways English speakers pronounce Japanese words, but there’s still time to save “sake” from becoming “saki.”
Jan. 10. 2019 writer:
It's winter again in many parts of the globe, which means it's the best time to explore the world of hot sake. Even if you’ve tried it before, it’s likely your hot sake experiences until now were just probing the surface of this particular rabbit hole.
Dec. 27. 2018 writer:
Join us for a look at some of the things, both traditional and modern, Japanese people do as one year becomes the next. And, learn about the traditional New Year's sake known as "toso."
Dec. 13. 2018 writer:
Size, shape, and material all have a big impact on how a single sake can taste. Read up on the basics of cup choice to level up your sake experience!
Nov. 23. 2018 writer:
For the most part, sake has a standard degree of alcohol content, but if you look hard enough, you can always find one that matches your particular brand of stiffness.
Nov. 16. 2018 writer:
Join us for a whirlwind tour of all you need to know about yuzu and its uses in everything from sake to snacks.
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