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.
Aug. 12. 2021 writer: Jim Rion
Tiny breweries leverage their small scale to stay afloat despite economic pressures.
Apr. 29. 2021 writer: John Townsend
With covid threatening restaurants and sake brewers in Japan, one sake maker is using crowdfunding to spread joy and lift up the whole industry.
Feb. 21. 2019 writer: Ailsa Wylie
There are two kinds of cloudy sake: nigori sake and doburoku. One is readily available at sake retailers. The other can rarely be brewed legally in Japan.
Apr. 7. 2022 writer: Jim Rion
Andrew Centofante is the pioneering mind behind North American Sake Brewery and is co-founder of the Sake Brewers Association of North America
May. 6. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
Today's article is aimed at anyone who wants to learn how to express the flavours of sake with a richer vocabulary — introducing "5 often-used aroma expressions".
Dec. 3. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
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.”
May. 12. 2022 writer: Saki Kimura
Sake educator Natsuki Kikuya shares her thoughts on how to present sake to an international audience
Dec. 19. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
A chance encounter led KIKUSUI and their American distributor, Mutual Trading, to join forces in employee education. SAKETIMES goes behind the scenes of the immersive internship at the brewer’s facilities.
May. 6. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
An innovative brewery impresses on the global stage with a double win for their KID sake label.
Apr. 11. 2017 writer: SAKETIMES
World famous ramen chain Ippudo is making headlines back in Japan with a new style eatery.
Sep. 2. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
Retiring from the pitch, a pro soccer player finds his passion for sake.
May. 16. 2022 writer: Justin Potts
A grassroots pioneer shaking the foundations of sake-making while demonstrating what’s truly important in the process
May. 19. 2022 writer: Justin Potts
A visit to the humble pioneer shaking the foundation of both doburoku and sake-making, reminding us what’s truly important in the process
Jul. 4. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
You might have seen the letters 'BY' printed on a sake bottle, but just what do they mean?
Nov. 15. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
A rare and finicky cultivar that’s found in some of Japan's most sought-after sake labels.
Jul. 1. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
Some sake surprisingly have distilled alcohol added to them, but there's a method to the madness.
Jan. 24. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
An introduction to Yamagata Prefecture's own unique rice cultivar
May. 2. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
Futsushu is a sake classification defined more by what it isn’t, but this underappreciated style holds surprises for the adventurous
Feb. 7. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
Understanding the nature and origins of off-aromas in sake
Apr. 22. 2021 writer: John Townsend
Learn about the complicated production process of sake with this easy-to-understand illustrated guide.
Mar. 7. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
Sake tasting cups are typically white with two distinctive blue circles at the bottom. But what do these circles mean?
Jun. 20. 2022 writer: Kayoko Hirata Paku
Artisanal, small-batch brews bring intriguing features not seen in mass-produced sake
Jun. 6. 2022 writer: Kayoko Hirata Paku
An important sake tradition portends good luck, and has deep origins
Apr. 4. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
The Japanese custom of in-store drinking provides a unique outlet to explore sake
Jun. 26. 2022 writer: Kayoko Hirata Paku
A method of brewing sake during the coldest time of year to avoid spoilage
Nov. 1. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
Learn what sets this luxurious 'dessert sake' apart.
May. 27. 2021 writer: SAKETIMES
Kimoto and yamahai are traditional brewing approaches that still thrive today, bringing unique flavors and character. Here’s a primer on these cherished but recently less common techniques.
Oct. 4. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
The special qualities and surprising origins of this popular sake rice.
Mar. 21. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
Here’s what makes sake fermentation different from other beverages
Feb. 21. 2022 writer: KJ Sakura
Pressing is the technique of removing rice solids from brewed sake and can impact flavor and style
Sep. 20. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
Come together on this special day for sake celebration.
Jan. 10. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
The rise and decline of a controversial brewing style once widespread in Japan.
Oct. 18. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
Whether you prefer it cool or toasty, understanding serving temperatures will deepen your sake knowledge.
Apr. 18. 2022 writer: D. W. Lanark
What goes into producing sake mash and how different brewing styles affect the finished product
Dec. 6. 2021 writer: SAKETIMES
Unpacking the multiple meanings of freshly brewed sake.
Sep. 6. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
SMV is a useful but imperfect indicator of sake flavor.
Dec. 20. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
Exploring the meaning and origins of this iconic sake-making ornament.
Aug. 5. 2021 writer: D. W. Lanark
An especially confusing sake category, demystified.
Mar. 22. 2019 writer: Steven LeBlanc
Although cherry blossoms and sake are both iconic symbols of Japan, the two are actually more intricately linked than meets the eye. From the annual outdoor drinking parties of "hanami" to sake made from actual sakura, they’ve both worked together to mold modern Japanese culture in many ways.
Oct. 17. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
On the surface, sake - a clear and sweet alcoholic drink - and soy sauce, a dark and salty condiment, might not seem to have much in common. Surprisingly, though, they’re both made in similar ways and, as a result have contributed much to each other’s development throughout history. Let’s take a closer look at the similarities and differences between these two cornerstones of Asian cuisine.
Apr. 14. 2022 writer: KJ Sakura
One glass to rule them all – sake drinks remarkably well from glasses designed for wine
Nov. 4. 2021 writer: Saki Kimura
How a pioneering sake event overcame adversity after its pandemic hiatus.
Oct. 24. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
How nihonshu is strengthening Japan-Taiwan relations one toast at a time.
Mar. 24. 2022 writer: Saki Kimura
With sake sales booming abroad, we trace the first steps of Japan’s signature beverage into the world at large
Jun. 9. 2022 writer: Eric C. Rath
Japan’s first comic books provide a picture of early modern sake culture
Dec. 15. 2021 writer: Saki Kimura
The famed chocolatier teams with a historic brewery to broaden sake’s horizons.
May. 6. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
If you're familiar with enjoying sake outside of Japan, you might have wondered if sake "on the rocks" is actually a thing? In this article we describe how to enjoy sake on the rocks and the merits of drinking it this way.
Oct. 7. 2021 writer: KJ Sakura
Take a walk on the wild side and pair sake with your favorite to-go foods!
Apr. 12. 2019 writer: Ailsa Wylie
From sushi to curry rice, rice seems to be an ubiquitous part of Japanese cuisine. It is also the primary, and almost sole, ingredient in brewing sake. Find out what makes certain rice more suitable for sake, and how different varieties affect sake's character.
Jun. 28. 2022 writer: Eric C. Rath
Sake is central to many kyōgen plays, Japan’s traditional comic theater
Nov. 14. 2019 writer: Jessica Kozuka
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.
Jul. 19. 2016 writer: SAKETIMES
Have you ever come across a white, brick-looking paste at your local sake store and wondered what it was? Learn more about one of the by-products of sake: Sake Kasu.
May. 18. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
Discover the connections between sake and Edo Era Japan at Suigian
Apr. 25. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES_PR
South of Kyoto, Fushimi is attracting visitors with picturesque buildings from the area's history of sake production, repurposed for the tourist trade.
Jun. 13. 2022 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: Rising costs around the world take their toll on two of sake’s biggest names. Then, this year marks the debut of the promising new Hyogo Sake Expo. Last, sake and music powerhouses join forces to celebrate their home of Kochi Prefecture.
Mar. 13. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - CIA Develop Brewery in NY / Sake Bottle Receives Design Award / Saké Fest Returns to Portland
Mar. 20. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - New Kubota sake / Noh Theater Restaurant "Suigian" / Panasonic Debuts Sake Cooler
Mar. 27. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sake Vending Machine / Sake Aged in Snow / New Sake Cosmetic
Mar. 6. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sake × Cherry Blossom Event
Apr. 10. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Game Collaboration / Scottish Actress Loves Sake / Incense Stick Collaboration
Apr. 11. 2022 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: The winners of The Fine Sake Awards 2022 are announced, honoring the brands of sake that taste best in a wine glass. Then, Nishibori Sake Brewery finds new flavors by experimenting with light. Last, Nihonsakari finds a way to keep sake tasting fresh and clear even at high temperatures.
Apr. 16. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Konishi Brewer wasn’t just thinking out loud when they suggested a sake in the shape of Ed Sheeran. Then, a guaranteed gift for the person who has everything - a Bluetooth speaker that looks like the cedar ball traditionally used by sake breweries. Finally, sake breweries are increasingly heading over to crowdfunding site Makuake, inspiring a number of groundbreaking projects.
Apr. 17. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Dassai became cat / Storage Bags That Stay Frozen for 2 hours / special sake used flower yeast
Apr. 23. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: SAKETIMES is pleased to announce that our useful infographics are now free to download in four new languages. Then, Cheetos may finally get their moment in the spotlight thanks to a new category in Sake Competition 2019. Finally, fans of sake and KitKats can experience a match made in AI heaven during CRAFT SAKE WEEK at Roppongi Hills.
Apr. 24. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Biggest Sake Festival in Toronto / Sakeology start at University / Enjoy Japanese History at Luxury Hotel
Apr. 25. 2022 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: Dassai signs a two-year deal with the New York Yankees as an official sponsor. Then, four floors of sake fun open at the eclectic Ponsh Bldg. bar and event space in Tokyo. Last, Tippsy takes its US sake subscription service to the next level with a major boost in funding.
Apr. 2. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Run to the hills of the UK and pick up a bottle of Iron Maiden’s beer made with sake yeast this May. Then, SAKETIMES brings coverage of one of Japan’s biggest sake festivals, Niigata Sakenojin 2019. Finally, first class just wouldn’t be first class without exquisite drinks, and JAL has just announced their offerings of sake, wine, and champagne for this year.
Apr. 30. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: It’s Detroit Rock Sake as several brands of KISS Sake roll out over the year at Tower Records. Then, you can be one of the lucky owners of the first ever sake brewed in Paris by the trailblazers at WAKAZE. Finally, Gekkeikan had the brilliant idea of surveying duty free staff in order to customize a sake that appeals especially to foreign visitors.
Apr. 3. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - "AI" will help you Traveling, Finding Sake, and Ordering at the Restaurant
Apr. 9. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Like the first flowers of spring, new sake bars are opening up all over Taiwan these days. Then, a long overdue fridge exclusively for sake lovers is becoming a crowdfunding magnet. Finally, this year New Zealand isn’t just bringing its best rugby players to Japan; they’re bringing their best wines to the new bar Rangitoto in Tokyo.
Aug. 13. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Things are heating up in the sake world with the nation’s top hot sake awarded for 2019. Then, instead of two news stories, we’re taking a more in-depth look at how the recent Yamagata earthquake affected sake breweries and how the local business community is banding together to help.
Aug. 14. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Kanpai London Sake Launches Crowdfunding / Winners of Hot Sake / Japanese Gin awarded by IWSC
Aug. 20. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Kanpai in perfect harmony with a new set of musical brass sake cups. Then, a new type of filter that can mellow the flavor of any alcoholic drink is taking crowdfunding by storm. Finally, an entire sake brewery got accepted to a university in Hokkaido and will start operation on its campus next year.
Aug. 21. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Tokyo Night Cruises / Moon Viewing, "Tsukimi Journey" / Local Sake and Soy Sauce Culture
Aug. 23. 2021 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: An attempt gets underway to revive a sake rice lost since 1986. Then, oak barrels aren’t just for whiskey anymore as Midorikawa Sake Company demonstrates with their popular aged sake. Finally, for those who want to try sake for the first time but don’t know where to start -- now there’s an app for that.
Aug. 27. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: It’s time again for the Fushimi Sake Festival to hit the streets of Kyoto. Then, one of Japan’s biggest sake brands, Hakkaisan, ventures into the whiskey market next year. Finally, buying sake outside Japan is about to get a lot more straightforward with new, standardized information labels.
Aug. 28. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sexy Sake Bottles / Selling Anime Sake Overseas on the EC Mall
Aug. 7. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - The Best Factory Tours in Japan / apan House London Opens / Winners of Omachi Summit
Aug. 6. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Cool Japan makes another power investment in sake distribution, this time in the US. Then, the makers of Dassai start a huge cash incentive for its rice farmers to the tune of 25 million yen. Finally, other breweries are beginning to get more involved with rice farming as well, with some even taking the labor on themselves.
Aug. 9. 2021 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: France’s premier sake contest, Kura Master, is back and bigger than ever. Then, Japan loosens regulations on who can brew sake and shochu maker Nekka is racing to take advantage of it. Finally, a new project by a Hokkaido brewery is rewarding customers who help them reuse bottles.
Dec. 11. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sanyohai Brewery Damaged in Fire, Donations Now Open.
Dec. 13. 2021 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: A new English-language online sake retailer helps make choosing a favorite sake a whole lot easier. Then, Gekkeikan’s bold idea to sell experimental sake has fans clamoring for more. Last, the worlds of homebrewing and professional brewing collide with a new “Pro” version of the popular MiCURA at-home sake brewing kits.
Dec. 10. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: The Vietnam-Japan Festival is coming to Ho Chi Minh and with it some great sake. Then, sake cocktails appear in an unlikely place at the newly-opened “world’s largest” Starbucks in Chicago. Finally, the much anticipated reopening of Shibuya Parco in Tokyo brings cool offerings for sake fans.
Dec. 17. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Abysse, the sake made with Burgundy yeast, gets the 300mL bottle treatment in celebration of its success. Then, Naorai helps revitalize agriculture in Japan and makes great sake-themed drinks in the process. Finally, a traditional Japanese dessert gets a sake kick for a completely new sweet experience.
Dec. 18. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Another winter, another new and special stock of Funaguchi unpasteurized sake. Then, a byproduct of sake brewing surprisingly takes the Japanese cosmetic world. And, Uruguay imports its first-ever sake in a sign of the drink’s increasing global appeal.
Dec. 24. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Now, anyone can order their own custom Japanese sake barrel for their next event. Then, stocking stuffers don’t get much better than an authentic, miniature sugidama. Finally, Ibaraki Prefecture honors its best and brightest brewing masters as “Hitachi Toji.”
Dec. 25. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Sake fans in the UK get a rare chance to sample some great fresh sake for the first time. Then, Centrair Airport in central Japan offers a helping hand with an extensive tech-assisted, multilingual sake information guide. Last, Final Fantasy makers summon brewery Kokuryu for a special edition sake celebrating hit mobile game Brave Exvius.
Dec. 27. 2021 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: Katsuyama Sake Brewery releases a chic and sophisticated luxury sake sampler. Then, an exquisite sake aged in Cognac barrels from Wakaze is selling out fast. Last, Nanbu Bijin brewery continues to innovate with a new image processing system to ensure accurate deliveries.
Dec. 3. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
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.
Dec. 4. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Dassai to Open New York Brewery / Five Niigata Sake Breweries Save Forests / Fukui Prefecture Unveils New Sake Rice
Feb. 11. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: A new brewery set up by a town in Hokkaido is borrowing talent from an established compatriot in Gifu. Then, Craft Sake Week returns bigger than ever this year. Finally, even more sake festival fun can be had when Washu Fest rolls into Tokyo this March.
Feb. 12. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Wear your love of sake on your sleeve with brewery T-shirts from UNIQLO. Then, Nanbu Bijin get vegan status in a clever play that highlights sake’s inherent purity. Finally, Kubota Seppo, the strange lovechild of a sake brewery and an outerwear brand, returns for this year’s camping season!
Feb. 14. 2022 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: A startup sake brewery in Niigata is doing things a little differently and turning heads in the process. Then, Choryo Shuzo in Nara is set to become the next prime cherry blossom viewing spot with sake and beer on tap. Last, a sake brewery in Hyogo makes an unexpected leap into the pharmaceutical market.
Feb. 18. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Sake continues its global spread and grows worldwide for the 10th straight year. Then, a unique new sake hopes to improve the lives of differently-abled people. Finally, a very special one-day batch of namazake sells to mark the traditional “first day of spring” in Japan.
Feb. 19. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Sake’s meteoric rise abroad continues with record high exports for 2018, but there’s still a lot of room to grow! Then, KIKIZAKE WEB aims to help international users find the right sake for them amidst a glut of options. Finally, the same sake served at one of Japan’s holiest shrines can be experienced at a special event in Monaco this March.
Feb. 25. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Kubota continues its mission to improve on itself during its 35th year. Then, ANA announces its 2020 lineup of sake in flights and at lounges. Finally, a brand new sake rice out of Ishikawa gets a brand new name.
Feb. 26. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Sake producers Hakutsuru and Takara Shuzo duke it out for the top spot, with a new winner taking the title… for now. Then, the amazing art of Nada sake barrel making is crowned a Cultural Heritage. Finally, VR-enhanced tours let you explore sake breweries from the comfort of home!
Feb. 28. 2022 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: Gaming sake is set to hit the scene in cans decorated by gaming artists from past and present. Then, a new sake set is created to show off the beauty of aruten sake firsthand. Last, for those who can’t decide which brewery in Nada-Gogo to visit, Nadagogo Sakedokoro serves sake from all 26 of them in one place.
Feb. 4. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Navigating Niigata’s many breweries can be a challenge, but luckily the Sake Tourist Information Bar is here to help. Then, breweries around Saku City are offering visitors a free ride in the form of a bus tour series. Finally, celebrate Valentine’s Day with either chocolate-flavored sake, or sake-flavored chocolates.
Feb. 5. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Sunshine, sand, and sake in the Maldives. Then, Kitora brewery showcases the talents of artists with Down syndrome with its new labels. Finally, who will be crowned the Kura Master at France’s next sake competition?
Jan. 14. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: The most highly-evaluated sake breweries around the world come together in the 2019 World Sakagura Ranking. Then, Okinawa may be in danger of losing touch with its traditional drink of aged awamori. Finally, many residents of Kumamoto city ring in the new year with a warm sake bath.
Jan. 15. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: The 2018 Dassai Design Awards come to a close with the winning design reveal below! Then, those craving sake in Finland now have a place to call home at Helsinki’s Gohan. Last, the world’s first pink sparkling sake!
Jan. 17. 2022 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: A sake-flavored milkshake returns to Japan’s Mos Burger fast food chain. Then, a free online service finds anyone’s perfect sake match without ever tasting a drop. Last, a former Japanese idol leaves show business and enters the sake business with her own startup.
Jan. 21. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Sake joins forces with the literary world in a special set of books and booze. Then, sake partners with a major airport in Aichi to create the nation’s first sake-exclusive duty free store. Finally, sake meets the visual art world as Sawa no Tsuru commissions 13 artists for label designs.
Jan. 22. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Let an artificial intelligence guide you to your ideal brand of sake at the Yummy Sake Week event in Tokyo. Then, Brussels gets its first ever sake bar at none other than the EU headquarters! Finally, Koreans, Taiwanese, and Hong Kongers agree: "drinking sake" is the best reason to travel to Japan in the winter.
Jan. 28. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Sake takes to the road in Fukui with a Kokuryu Sake Brewery catering truck. Then, a southern beauty of sake gets an elegantly subtle makeover. Finally, a huge archeological find in Kyoto unearths the oldest look at sake brewing in Japan.
Jan. 29. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Fukushima breweries take Manhattan with a new specialty shop on Canal Street. Next, are American sake consumers surprisingly sparing when it comes bottle size? Finally, get Tippsy in the comfort of your own home with this revolutionary sake delivery service!
Jan. 31. 2022 writer: Steven LeBlanc
In the news this week: The winner of Asahi Shuzo’s annual rice contest sells their harvest for a small fortune. Then, Taiwanese student artists pay homage to Kyoto sake with stylish cup sets. Last, add a dash of sake to any meal with an upcoming line of sake-infused salts.
Jan. 7. 2020 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: To help get the new year started off right, we’ve picked up two must-see events focusing on hot food and sake pairings to warm you up through January. Then, reconnect with the history of Edo through Tokyo Classic sake, made with 100-year-old yeast.
Jan. 8. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Not only is New Zealand ready to compete in rugby this year in Japan, but they are bringing their sake game too, with Zenkuro. Then, will you be one of the very few lucky owners of a bottle of Link 8888, an experimental and highly exclusive sake matured in Chivas Regal barrels? Finally, Iki was an island once overflowing with sake, only to go dry 28 years ago, but one brewery has stepped up and decided to bring it back!
Jul. 10. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Shisha Bars Offering Sake / Konishi Brewing Receives the Crown Medal from the Kingdom of Belgium / Make Your Own Sparkling Sake
Jul. 16. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Kanpai London Craft Sake Brewery is bringing sake events and a new sake lees-brewed beer collaboration to the people of England. Then, a new trade deal with Japan will make Taiwan an even greater place to enjoy sake. Finally, the Mio Frozen helps drinkers beat the summer heat in the form of a portable, blended ice sake.
Jul. 17. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Latest Wine & Sake Cellar / first Sake Auction / "Dassaï Joël Robuchon" opens
Jul. 2. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Cool Japan is looking to show China, Hong Kong, and Macau how cool sake can be. Then, Kiku-Masamune is bringing their long-awaited Hyakumoku sake brand to the United States and threw a bash to celebrate. Finally, those traditional square sake cups called masu are about to get a huge upgrade with holograms and streaming audio.
Jul. 23. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: The International Wine Challenge names its top sake brands and breweries for 2019. Then, the Joy of Sake tasting event will return to Hawaii this year with more sake than ever before. Finally, we might get to look forward to some sake-based Valentine’s chocolate next year if Samantha Thavasa’s new project gets off the ground.
Jul. 24. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sake Breweries Heavily Damaged by Massive Floods / All-Blacks Sake / Sake Aged on Mt. Fuji and Beneath Suruga Bay
Jul. 30. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: Niigata is looking for English speakers to take on their sake expert certification exam. Then, the high-capacity and low-temperature Sake Cellar fridge goes on sale. What kind of fruit goes with which kind of sake? A new survey investigates.
Jul. 31. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Fermentation Cafe / Fermented Food Cooking Classes / Amazon Japan’s Top-selling Sake
Jul. 3. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Fukushima Specialty Store in NYC / Travel Website Veltra Focuses on Sake / Mt. Fuji Shine in "Moonlight Glass"
Jul. 9. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: What kind of sake does Japan drink the most and why? Then, celebrated winemaker Pascal Marty has reinvented sake yeast-fermented wine. Finally, sake information app Sakelogy is poised to take over Japan, and then the world.
Jun. 11. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: A great chance to experience scores of sake brands in one place returns to Portland at Sake Fest PDX. Then, next time someone says their drink tastes like rocket fuel, it might be a compliment as Kiddo sake is set to power the next MOMO rocket. Finally, browser game Hatakeppi is a sim game where in-game sake brewing earns real-world booze!
Jun. 12. 2018 writer: SAKETIMES
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Craft Beer Breweries from Japan & U.S.A. Collaborate / Sake from Ancient Rice Variety / Bases Loaded with New Sake
Jun. 18. 2019 writer: SAKETIMES
In the news this week: A worldwide survey of sake takes a peek at what people like and want to see more of in the future. Then, a new sake tasting stand is bringing even more people to a taste of Niigata in Tokyo. Finally, will sake breweries follow in the footsteps of Japan’s hot springs as prime investment opportunities?