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.
Jul. 9. 2019 writer:
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.
Jul. 2. 2019 writer:
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.
Jun. 11. 2019 writer:
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!
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.
Apr. 16. 2019 writer:
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.
Mar. 5. 2019 writer:
In the news this week: A brand new variation of sake is delivering Parisian chefs into spiritual bliss. Then, a simple yet cleverly effective sticker may help global sake sales. Finally, 20-somethings are likely to spend more on sake for themselves and loved ones, according to a recent survey.
Feb. 26. 2019 writer:
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!
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.
Dec. 25. 2018 writer:
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.
Nov. 30. 2018 writer:
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.
Jul. 10. 2018 writer:
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
Jun. 26. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - The Sake World Cup / Dassai Design Award is Accepting / "IoT × Sake" Innovation Program
Jun. 5. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Robot Izakaya in Seattle / Sake Museum Achieved 3 Millionth Visitors / Sake Learning App in English
May. 1. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - New Sake Brand with High Value / Riedel Releases Junmai Sake Glass / Dassai made with AI
Apr. 3. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - "AI" will help you Traveling, Finding Sake, and Ordering at the Restaurant
Feb. 20. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - ultrasound decanter / Chivas Regal / AI
May. 23. 2017 writer:
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.
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