The Japanese Sake Masters Swimming Against a Rising Tide of Whisky
Sake producers are struggling to find a way to keep the party going as whisky continues to gain ground among drinkers in the country.
Smithsonian Magazine3y
The Sake Master Who Bucks Ancient Tradition—in America
his Junmai Ginjo Arizona Sake won a gold medal at the Tokyo Sake Competition, as the best internationally produced sake. This was a personal triumph for Sakurai, who flew to Tokyo for the awards ...
The World from PRX on MSN16d
A look at the culture and tradition behind brewing sake in Japan
Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...
NHK2y
Changes brewing in the world of sake
Alongside the Japanese producers were brewers from Spain, Mexico, the United States and several other countries, all vying for the newest of the awards: Best Sake Brewed Overseas. In the end ...
The Business Times9d
Spreading the word about sake
Sake. Japanese food. It sounds pretty obvious but not if you’re Naoto Mizuno, president of the much-lauded Kokuryu brand of ...
Wine Industry Advisor9d
Japanese Sake Attracts Attention at ASI Americas Best Sommelier Contest 2025
The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) participated in the prestigious ASI (Association de la Sommellerie ...
Time Out2mon
Oden and Regional Sake Festival
Match this comforting winter warmer with a fragrant cup of sake (sold both hot and cold) to truly conquer the chill. 17 vendors from across the country will be pouring their best local sake ...