Sake brewing requires a delicate and sensitive work, however, an increasing number of breweries are now focusing on storing of sake being as much as important as brewing. One of the reasons would be t...

There are various names for sake depending on the process after pressing and Oribiki (precipitation). The most confusing difference when describing the condition of sake may be that of “Hi-ire (pasteu...

When did the Japanese start brewing? From ruins of the mid-Jomon period (around 4000-3000B.C.) , pots that were used to make fruit liquor and cups were discovered. Also in a Chinese history book about...

As the brewing reaches the final phase, the sake is ready to be delivered to those waiting for it. The brewing staff will be released from their lives in breweries. March Some breweries start stea...

Even a toji describes himself as “I am always a freshman”. Of course some people are humble to say so, however, as the condition of rice differs every year, many tojis know how difficult it is to see ...

Do you know how a year goes by in breweries? Even though an increasing number of breweries are engaged in three-term (fall, winter, spring) brewing and four-season brewing, brewing and seasons have a...

Yukimizake. To praise the beautiful moon, people exchange sake cups, and when gazing upon a beautiful snowy landscape, they reach out for kanzake (warmed sake). People make an excuse to drink sake, wh...

Several years ago, sake used to be less favored in summer. However, in recent years, refreshing natsuzake (literally summer sake) and sparkling sake have become big hits and people can enjoy variation...

Sake is enjoyed in all seasonal scenes.In old traditional seasonal events,various kinds of sake seem to have been served. January Toso, the New Year’s spiced sake. Sake is essential to celebrate the...

Why not go further and try a sake cocktail? Don’t take it seriously, just think like “This would be my favorite if it has acidity,” and then add the juice of citrus fruit such as lemons, yuzus (Japane...