Sake Day ’21: America’s Premier Sake Event Returns
Nov. 4. 2021 writer:
How a pioneering sake event overcame adversity after its pandemic hiatus.
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True Sake: An American Shop Spreading the Gospel of Sake
Mar. 13. 2020 writer:
Saying Beau Timken’s sake boutique in San Francisco got in on the ground floor of globalized sake is an understatement. Since 2003, True Sake has been on the frontlines of sake’s expansion in the USA and, through hard work and ingenuity, the shop has helped sway public opinion in sake’s favor one customer at a time.
Sake Travel: Drinking It All In at HOSHINOYA Tokyo
Nov. 14. 2019 writer:
The luxury ryokan Japanese inn in the heart of the Otemachi business district offers guests an immersive experience of traditional Japanese culture, including lots and lots of sake.
GEM by moto: Sake Needs to Be Communicated, Not Just Poured
Nov. 6. 2019 writer:
We talk to Marie Chiba at her bar in Ebisu, where she delights patrons with unique sake and food pairings.
The Best Place to Grab Sake Before You Go at Narita Airport
Sep. 12. 2019 writer:
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.
A Sake-Lover’s Day (and Night) in Fushimi
Jun. 6. 2019 writer:
Our local contacts let us in on the best places for sake fans to eat, drink and be merry
Sake’s Living History in Fushimi
Apr. 25. 2019 writer:
South of Kyoto, Fushimi is attracting visitors with picturesque buildings from the area's history of sake production, repurposed for the tourist trade.
6 Great Stores to Sip and Buy Sake in Tokyo
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!
Hot Sake Warms You Up and Brings Out New Flavors in Your Favorite Drink
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.
Kiraz: A Spanish-influenced pioneer in the pairing of sake and Western cuisine
Aug. 17. 2018 writer:
"It's not my nature to think of change as change — I’m just doing what I want to do."
Sake, Theatre, and Time Travel
May. 18. 2018 writer:
Discover the connections between sake and Edo Era Japan at Suigian
An Expert Shows You How to Pick The Perfect Cup for Your Sake
Apr. 20. 2018 writer:
Choosing the best cup for that delicious sake
From Sake Bombs to Sommelier: An American Bartender in Japan
Feb. 9. 2018 writer:
American bartender Alex Barker discusses going from newbie-to-expert and how to find the right sake for you.
60 Minute Sake Tasting for 2000 Yen! Junmai Specialty Shop Yata
Jan. 26. 2018 writer:
Yata is a laidback, standing-style sake bar. The perfect bar to try a glass of sake on the way home from sightseeing in Shibuya or Shinjuku and a great place for beginners to get into sake.
Stylish “Kaku-uchi” Space in Ebisu
Oct. 26. 2017 writer:
Kimijimaya's newly-opened sake specialty shop in Ebisu, complete with "kaku-uchi" (standing bar), establishing itself as an accessible, go-to stop for sake discoveries.
Ginza Okabe: Charming sushi restaurant offers optimal sake pairing for each dish
Aug. 17. 2017 writer:
This Ginza sushi restaurant operates on the principle of making customers comfortable by paying meticulous attention to every single aspect of their dining experience.
A taste of sake nostalgia, brewed before your very eyes: Nihonshu Hotaru, Kanda
Apr. 17. 2017 writer:
Doburoku, a rather elusive sake of old just made its return to Tokyo and the SAKETIMES team simply couldn't wait to get a taste.
Ramen & Sake in Tokyo
Apr. 11. 2017 writer:
World famous ramen chain Ippudo is making headlines back in Japan with a new style eatery.
