According to the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan), amazake dates from the Kofun period – about 300 to 538 CE. Nowadays it’s commonly served on Girls’ Day (Hinamatsuri) festivities in early March and to people making their first shrine or temple visit of the New Year, known as Hatsumoude. But, amazake can be much more … Continue reading Amazake: An ancient tradition for modern health