Apr. 25. 2022 writer:
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.
Dec. 1. 2021 writer:
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world.
Oct. 31. 2021 writer:
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world.
Oct. 7. 2021 writer:
Take a walk on the wild side and pair sake with your favorite to-go foods!
Oct. 1. 2021 writer:
SAKETIMES Correspondent reports what's going on around the world.
Sep. 9. 2021 writer:
The history of how sake gave rise to Japan’s famed and unique gastropubs.
Nov. 6. 2019 writer:
We talk to Marie Chiba at her bar in Ebisu, where she delights patrons with unique sake and food pairings.
Oct. 22. 2019 writer:
In the news this week: For those who love sake so much they want to bathe in it, Hoshinoya Tokyo has your number. Then, Shiokawa Sake Brewery and partners are finding out how possible it is to make sake in the vastly different environment of Vietnam. Finally, Finland’s premier sake spot, Zen Sushi, will be holding a special intimate tasting full of fall flavors.
Jun. 25. 2019 writer:
In the news this week: Sake brewing makes its triumphant return to Hawaii with Islander Sake Brewery. Then, a new Japanese restaurant from a celebrated Seattle chef opens with a focus on sake. Finally, Sumiyoshi Shuhan thinks it has found the perfect aromatic environment for its two locations to heighten customers’ enjoyment of sake.
Jun. 18. 2019 writer:
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?
Jun. 6. 2019 writer:
Our local contacts let us in on the best places for sake fans to eat, drink and be merry
Jun. 4. 2019 writer:
In the news this week: Japan asks the people of France how well they think sake goes with France’s own world-class food. Then, explore new brands of sake through the anime Miki No Mikoto and its limited time collab with Tokyo's Otsuka Norengai bar district. Finally, put the final touch on any bottle of sake with a high-quality samurai helmet bottle-topper based on everyone’s favorite feudal lords of Japan.
Apr. 30. 2019 writer:
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. 9. 2019 writer:
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.
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.
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.
Jan. 15. 2019 writer:
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. 10. 2019 writer:
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. 8. 2019 writer:
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!
Nov. 27. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Ippudo opens Santa Monica US location / Leader in Sparkling Sake Unveils New "Mizubasho Yukihotaka Awasake" / Government to Loosen Regulations on Sake Production in Sightseeing Areas
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
Nov. 16. 2018 writer:
Join us for a whirlwind tour of all you need to know about yuzu and its uses in everything from sake to snacks.
Nov. 2. 2018 writer:
We try Gekkeikan's Tokusen Sake, gold medalist and Great Value Champion Sake at the International Wine Challenge 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
Aug. 17. 2018 writer:
"It's not my nature to think of change as change — I’m just doing what I want to do."
Aug. 14. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Kanpai London Sake Launches Crowdfunding / Winners of Hot Sake / Japanese Gin awarded by IWSC
Jul. 31. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Fermentation Cafe / Fermented Food Cooking Classes / Amazon Japan’s Top-selling Sake
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. 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. 18. 2018 writer:
Discover the connections between sake and Edo Era Japan at Suigian
May. 8. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Special Sake Bar Open at Airport / Outdoor Sake Returns / Warm Sake Yeast is Heating Up
Apr. 20. 2018 writer:
Choosing the best cup for that delicious sake
Apr. 3. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - "AI" will help you Traveling, Finding Sake, and Ordering at the Restaurant
Mar. 27. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Sake Vending Machine / Sake Aged in Snow / New Sake Cosmetic
Mar. 20. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - New Kubota sake / Noh Theater Restaurant "Suigian" / Panasonic Debuts Sake Cooler
Feb. 27. 2018 writer:
The Latest Sake News from Around The World - Top 20 Restaurants / Chocolate Tasting / New York Brewery
Feb. 9. 2018 writer:
American bartender Alex Barker discusses going from newbie-to-expert and how to find the right sake for you.
Jan. 26. 2018 writer:
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.
Aug. 17. 2017 writer:
This Ginza sushi restaurant operates on the principle of making customers comfortable by paying meticulous attention to every single aspect of their dining experience.
Apr. 17. 2017 writer:
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.
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