3 Reasons Why Sake is The Secret Ingredient of This World Champion Chocolatier
Mar. 9. 2018 writer:
Sake brings out the flavor of the ingredients in chocolate perfectly. - Mary Chocolate chef chocolatier Oishi Shigeyuki
Mar. 9. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
Sake brings out the flavor of the ingredients in chocolate perfectly. - Mary Chocolate chef chocolatier Oishi Shigeyuki
May. 17. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
Drinking sake in a wine glass is more than just fine.
Oct. 31. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
For many, manga has been a great gateway into Japanese culture. Manga - the Japanese comic book medium that inspires a lot of more widely-known anime - has its share of western fans. For some it’s a quirky pop cultural fix, while others still may use it to study Japanese or gain a glimpse into Japanese culture from afar.
Unlike mainstream American comics, manga aren’t focused solely on action-packed, world-shattering battles between good and evil and, in fact, often opt to depict the mundane in fantastical ways. There are manga about aspiring rock bands, chefs and bakers, tennis players and, yes, even sake and sake brewers. Here are four such manga sake fans may enjoy:
Mar. 7. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
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!
Jan. 26. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
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.
Mar. 3. 2022 writer: SAKETIMES
Yoshida Sake Brewery turns to local ingredients and community initiatives to protect the environment that sustains it
May. 30. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
We chat with the head of the Fushimi Sake Brewers Association, Tokubee Masuda, about why this Kyoto district is a must-visit sake destination.
Jun. 16. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
On the legendary makers’ centennial, Honda Shoten’s president reflects on history and the road ahead
Feb. 28. 2020 writer: Jessica Kozuka
A Masuda Shuzo and Chivas Regal collaboration plays with aging and blending to create innovative new sake.
Apr. 4. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
"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."
Jun. 6. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
Our local contacts let us in on the best places for sake fans to eat, drink and be merry
Apr. 17. 2017 writer: SAKETIMES
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.
Dec. 20. 2018 writer: Ailsa Wylie
Most sake fans know that “Kanpai!” is Japanese for “Cheers!” But what does the word itself mean, and what are the traditions associated with it?
Nov. 2. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
We try Gekkeikan's Tokusen Sake, gold medalist and Great Value Champion Sake at the International Wine Challenge 2018
Jun. 24. 2021 writer: KJ Sakura
Aged sake has yet to make mainstream headway, but that’s rapidly changing. How do they compare to vintage wines?
Feb. 28. 2019 writer: Ailsa Wylie
Amazake is a sweet, cloudy drink with a venerable history going back over a thousand years in Japan. This article taps into its sweet potential.
Jul. 13. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
How a small California town became the birthplace of American sake.
Mar. 29. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
Brooklyn Kura became New York’s first Sake Brewery in January
Apr. 20. 2018 writer: Jessica Kozuka
Choosing the best cup for that delicious sake
Jun. 23. 2022 writer: KJ Sakura
Discover the International Wine Challenge’s Sake Competition with some of the industry’s most influential people
Jun. 30. 2022 writer: Jim Rion
Atsuo Sakurai uses his decade of brewing experience to bring sake to the desert town of Holbrook, Arizona
Nov. 11. 2021 writer: KJ Sakura
Which of the two autumn giants of the wine and sake worlds will win the season?
Jul. 22. 2021 writer: Jessica Kozuka
The proprietor of America’s first sake specialty shop has used carrots, sticks, and sometimes just plain bull-headedness to get Americans to understand and appreciate sake. Two decades in, we look at his progress and how the pandemic is impacting the industry.
Jun. 17. 2021 writer: Jessica Kozuka
The proprietor of America's first sake store gives us some quick and dirty tips for new sake explorers.
Aug. 19. 2021 writer: KJ Sakura
Pick the right sake certification program with this breakdown of price, difficulty and curriculum.
May. 16. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
Standing up or lying down? Refrigerated or not? Know the right way to hang on to your sake.
Jul. 8. 2021 writer: Jim Rion
More breweries are bucking ginjo trends and brewing sake from barely-polished rice.
Sep. 30. 2021 writer: Eric C. Rath
Some brewers are returning to the traditional bodaimoto starter method that naturally cultivates lactic acid.
Aug. 9. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the long history of sake, packaging in metal bottles is a relatively new technique. Still, doing so seems to have combined the benefits of every other material to date, including glass, plastic, and paper boxes. Improving the flow of sake for both brewery and drinker, it’s a wonder that this wasn’t done sooner.
Oct. 18. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
This article takes an in-depth look at the water that sake is brewed with.
Dec. 13. 2018 writer: Steven LeBlanc
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!
Mar. 23. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
After retiring, former researcher Chuichi Kato became a painter, depicting 900 of unique beauty of Japan’s traditional sake breweries and the ancient trees that surround them.
Apr. 15. 2021 writer: KJ Sakura
KJ Sakura, wine sommelier and sake educator, gives a lecture on the basics of sake pairing, with helpful examples.
Jan. 1. 2022 writer: SAKETIMES Correspondent
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world.
Feb. 1. 2022 writer: SAKETIMES Correspondent
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world
Mar. 1. 2022 writer: SAKETIMES Correspondent
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world
Apr. 1. 2022 writer: SAKETIMES Correspondent
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world
Dec. 1. 2021 writer: SAKETIMES Correspondent
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world.
Oct. 31. 2021 writer: SAKETIMES Correspondent
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world.
Oct. 1. 2021 writer: SAKETIMES Correspondent
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world.
Feb. 15. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
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?
May. 23. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
It’s a taste we’ve all known since before we were born, but most of us still can’t put a finger on what exactly “umami” is. Luckily, sake can be a great tool to help develop a sense for this widely underestimated and misunderstood flavor element.
Sep. 5. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
Yoshihiro Sako bootstrapped his way to creating Den Sake, one of California’s premier small-batch sake breweries
May. 23. 2017 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
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.
Jun. 10. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
Dewazakura inadvertently contributed to the ginjo sake boom when it gambled on sidestepping government regulations.
Jun. 15. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
An explanation of whether or not sake comes with an expiry date, whether it actually needs one, and why.
Apr. 28. 2022 writer: Eric C. Rath
How an illegal beverage became the latest trend in microbrewing in Japan
Sep. 9. 2021 writer: Eric C. Rath
The history of how sake gave rise to Japan’s famed and unique gastropubs.
May. 6. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
Today's article offers up an easy-to-understand explanation of Muroka Nama Genshu type sake.
Nov. 16. 2018 writer: Steven LeBlanc
Join us for a whirlwind tour of all you need to know about yuzu and its uses in everything from sake to snacks.
Jan. 6. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
A look back at the history of a famed Niigata label reveals how it persevered and found fortune.
Feb. 9. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
American bartender Alex Barker discusses going from newbie-to-expert and how to find the right sake for you.
Feb. 22. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
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!
Jun. 29. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
How a centuries old Japanese sake brewer, Gekkeikan, achieved the American dream in Folsom, California.
Nov. 6. 2019 writer: Laura Loss
We talk to Marie Chiba at her bar in Ebisu, where she delights patrons with unique sake and food pairings.
Apr. 18. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
As sake continues to gain momentum in the global market there are many reasons why it might be wise to introduce its proper name of "nihonshu" (a.k.a. Japanese sake) on a global level. Your drinking satisfaction may depend on it.
Aug. 17. 2017 writer: SAKETIMES
This Ginza sushi restaurant operates on the principle of making customers comfortable by paying meticulous attention to every single aspect of their dining experience.
Oct. 18. 2017 writer: SAKETIMES
In February, industry experts from America and Hong Kong were invited to come and explore sake's potential to conquer the world as part of the islands' ongoing "Cool Japan" PR drive to export Japanese culture.
Aug. 1. 2022 writer: Jim Rion
SSA Sake Challenges are more than just contests; they’re ways to connect sake brewers with new markets, and Luxembourg is next
Jan. 9. 2020 writer: Steven LeBlanc
The sake industry is currently in a new state of change. Domestic demand is continually slipping and yet global sales have never been better and continue to grow. This leaves the producers at an interesting crossroads the likes of which they have never seen before. For one group of 12 breweries, the key to drinkers’ hearts worldwide and to the future of sake lies in sustainably and locally produced organic rice made in-house.
Feb. 10. 2022 writer: Saki Kimura
A Japanese and an American brewery form an international partnership
Jun. 27. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
This article looks at what Nama-zake is and how best to enjoy it.
Dec. 9. 2021 writer: Jim Rion
Three friends in Kentucky bring craft beer insight and new energy to craft sake.
Sep. 19. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
It’s one small step for Heiwa Brewery, but one giant leap for sake as the daring producer attempts to turn its popular KID brand of junmai daiginjo into literal rocket fuel to power one of Interstellar Technologies Momo commercial rockets. The move has gotten Heiwa a lot of buzz in the media, but it’s other sake breweries that president Norimasa Yamamoto hopes take notice.
Nov. 2. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
In this article we look at the process of stabilizing sake through pasteurization.
Jul. 15. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
A Japanese entrepreneur with a sake lineage dreams of home-brewing for all with her MiCURA kit.
Jan. 10. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
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.
Jan. 16. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
Sipping sake from a can could very well become a prominent scene in the beverage’s future.
Nov. 23. 2018 writer: Steven LeBlanc
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.
Mar. 10. 2022 writer: KJ Sakura
Whether on a long flight or a hurtling bullet train, a lengthy journey is always better with sake in tow
Aug. 26. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
How a big-name producer broke with tradition for their new brew.
Jul. 26. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
Through the origins and etymology of this traditional sake sipping cup, we look at some potential reasons why a smaller serving style became so popular in Japan.
May. 6. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
In this article, we explain all about the highest ranked person to brew sake : the Toji.
Dec. 2. 2021 writer: Jim Rion
There’s a lot of buzz around sake blending recently, but the practice is older than you might think.
Jul. 4. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
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.
Apr. 1. 2021 writer: John Townsend
How did the world-famous sake brand Dassai achieve its stellar global reputation? Dassai head Sakurai spills the details.
Nov. 30. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
We sit down with sake entrepreneur (and enthusiast!) Ryuji Ikoma to learn more about his luxury sake brand, SAKE100, his own sake journey, and the state of the drink today.
Jun. 15. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
Following the release of their popular Daiginjo Glass in 2000, the Austrian wine glass maker's long-awaited Junmai Glass sets out to lay claim to the genre.
Apr. 21. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
SAKETIMES speaks to veteran brewmaster Naohiko Noguchi about his sake philosophy and his rise to the top of brewing
Jun. 28. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
Free Sake Infographics: Download them today and start learning and extending your Japanese sake vocabulary.
May. 13. 2021 writer: Jessica Kozuka
A man on a mission to bring sake to the world
Apr. 8. 2021 writer: Jessica Kozuka
A pro sake educator gives us advice on going from curious to sake connoisseur, one sip at a time.
Apr. 12. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
"Sake is our baby. In a way, making koji is like having a newborn."
Dec. 12. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
While sake continues to expand across the globe, it’s found a unique relationship with the people of France. One of the trailblazers raising awareness of the drink in the European nation for decades is Keiichiro Miyagawa, co-founder of the influential Kura Master sake contest.
Feb. 12. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
"We’ve reached an age in which producing great sake isn’t necessarily enough to translate into great sales."
Aug. 17. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
"It's not my nature to think of change as change — I’m just doing what I want to do."
Nov. 9. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
Almost all major types of alcohol are named by the way they are made, so why is "rice wine" wrongfully living in the shadow of a totally unrelated beverage?
Feb. 6. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
For a Japanese sake manufacturer, KIKUSUI is making unprecedented headway in the American market. KIKUSUI president Daisuke Takasawa explains the company's international success in this exclusive interview.
Nov. 25. 2021 writer: Saki Kimura
Miho Imada has achieved global fame, but her success remains rooted in the sake culture of her home.
May. 26. 2022 writer: Jim Rion
Starting up a sake brewery in Denver meant more than just brewing, it meant rewriting laws
Sep. 20. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
Learn about the Moromi stage in sake production.
Jul. 29. 2021 writer: KJ Sakura
The rosé craze doesn’t end with wine. Here’s how sake is taking pink to the next level.
Mar. 2. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
KIKUSUI’s Mukantei was born from the philosophy that good sake need not be exclusive — it’s for everyone to enjoy.