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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SAKETIMES NEWS – Oct 11, 2021
Oct. 11. 2021 writer:
In the news this week: Haccoba and Heralbony are bringing together sake and art in support of artists with disabilities. Then, a prestigious head brewer without a brewery now travels Japan in pursuit of new and exciting sake. Finally, a rare chance for anyone in the world to get a free education in sake is set to kick off at the end of October.
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Jan 21, 2020
Jan. 21. 2020 writer:
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.
Keiichiro Miyagawa and Kura Master: Paving the Way for a Sake Movement in France
Dec. 12. 2019 writer:
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Nov 19, 2019
Nov. 19. 2019 writer:
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Oct 1st, 2019
Oct. 1. 2019 writer:
In the news this week: Happy Sake Day! And, enjoy all the sake events of this joyous holiday! Then, one very special Sake Day event in Tokyo may be the chance of a lifetime for aspiring inventors. Last, sake brewery Oujiman creates Hocca, a successful winery that is set to become its own enterprise in 2021.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Sep 17, 2019
Sep. 17. 2019 writer:
In the news this week: A great opportunity to get a crash course in ochoko sake cups comes to Sydney, Australia. Then, one company is helping weary brewery owners find suitable heirs to their legacies. Finally, those who like their sake fruity ought to check out a new variety made with kiwi fruit yeast.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Aug 27, 2019
Aug. 27. 2019 writer:
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Jul 23, 2019
Jul. 23. 2019 writer:
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Apr 23th, 2019
Apr. 23. 2019 writer:
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Apr 2nd, 2019
Apr. 2. 2019 writer:
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Mar 26th, 2019
Mar. 26. 2019 writer:
In the news this week: Instead of our regular three news stories, this week SAKETIMES would like to introduce you to five sake festivals coming to several places in Japan this spring. Spring is a special time in the sake industry, because a lot of the brewing takes place in the winter months and is generally completed in March, giving breweries lots to celebrate. This, combined with the natural beauty of the cherry blossom season and mild weather of spring is Japan, makes it a great time for some sake-related fun.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Mar 12th, 2019
Mar. 12. 2019 writer:
In the news this week: Hats off to Chang Hung Liang for winning a sake sommelier’s highest honor. Then, SakéOne in the US is hoping you crack open one of their new canned sake offerings. Craft Sake Week returns with a cavalcade of best sake along with delicious meals from Japan’s best restaurants and shops around Japan.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Feb 19th, 2019
Feb. 19. 2019 writer:
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Jan 22, 2019
Jan. 22. 2019 writer:
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.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Nov 20th, 2018
Nov. 20. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Line of Sake Cups by Michelin-recognized Expert / Dassai Design Award / Celebration of Hakkaisan Brewery's Kosher Certification
SAKETIMES NEWS – Oct 16th, 2018
Oct. 16. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sake Sold at Paris' Oldest Department Store / New Sakes by Michelin Three-Star Restaurants / Sake Festival Coming to Sydney
SAKETIMES NEWS – Sep 4th, 2018
Sep. 4. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sake Event in London / the World’s First Sparkling Sake Brewed by 15 year Aged Sake / Which Sake Do the French Prefer?
SAKETIMES NEWS – Apr 24th, 2018
Apr. 24. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Biggest Sake Festival in Toronto / Sakeology start at University / Enjoy Japanese History at Luxury Hotel
SAKETIMES NEWS – Apr 3rd, 2018
Apr. 3. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - "AI" will help you Traveling, Finding Sake, and Ordering at the Restaurant
Street Fighter Teams Up with Saga Prefecture
Mar. 13. 2018 writer:
Local government hoping the collaboration will be a hit with fans.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Mar 13th, 2018
Mar. 13. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - CIA Develop Brewery in NY / Sake Bottle Receives Design Award / Saké Fest Returns to Portland
SAKETIMES NEWS – Mar 6, 2018
Mar. 6. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sake × Cherry Blossom Event
