Dec. 3. 2019 posted by
Stories abound of age-old sake breweries in Japan passing leadership to younger generations. Obama Brewery in Fukui Prefecture, though, went the extra mile and applied for a new license under the relentlessly rigid National Tax Agency. Here’s how they did what most in the industry call “impossible.”
Dec. 3. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: the Japanese government is gearing up to make exporting new sake abroad easier. Then Fukui brings its sake-related wares to Hong Kong to help promote the region. Finally, Link 8888, a sake aged in Scotch barrels makes a triumphant return to store shelves.
Nov. 28. 2019 posted by
Taiji Okura has followed a career path traveled by few; partly due to birthright, partly due to personal ambition, he’s carved an interesting trail and is all but destined for greatness. But the likely future head of Gekkeikan says his time spent interning here at this very publication, SAKETIMES, was as important a stepping stone as any on his way to the top.
Nov. 26. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: White Wine is reborn through Masumi sake yeast as “Goutte d’Argent.” Then, the chance to literally bathe in sake will be coming to Nagano this winter. Finally, a sake custom-designed to be had with udon noodles is thriving in the crowdfunding stage.
Nov. 21. 2019 posted by
Sake Breweries tend to be susceptible to natural disasters like typhoons. Being the traditional businesses they are, brewing often takes place in old structures located in flood-prone areas near bodies of water.
Nov. 19. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Far from a grueling endurance race, the Kikizake Marathon is a fun run full of costumes, food, and sake. Then, TISPY2 is an electronic drinking buddy who’s not afraid to tell you when you’ve had enough. Last, thanks to all the great dedicated sake fans out there, Sake Day is the most popular alcohol-themed holiday in Japan by a long shot.
Nov. 14. 2019 posted by
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.
Nov. 12. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Sake kegs are on the way, opening up a new world of “draft sake.” Then, in sports news, Kikumasamune Sake Brewery drafts midfielder Andres Iniesta. Finally, an exciting new way to brew sake that does away with the shortcomings of past techniques.
Nov. 6. 2019 posted by
We talk to Marie Chiba at her bar in Ebisu, where she delights patrons with unique sake and food pairings.
Nov. 5. 2019 posted by
In the news this week: Nagai Brewery’s sake gets the vegan stamp of approval in time for the Olympics. Then, Hokkaido aims to become a major force in sake with Japan’s first brewery operating on a university campus. Finally, OuSake offers a variety of lectures in Shanghai to spread the sake gospel.
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