2024– date –

Are there any specific sake recommendations that pair well with grilled ayu or ayu uruka (salted fish paste)? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. Ayu pairs particularly well with dry, crisp sake in the classic style!

I'm having trouble explaining nihonshudo clearly. Could you suggest an easy way to explain it? We received such a question! Let’s answer it right away. It can be tricky to explain nihonshudo clearly. Here’s an easy way to explain it: Swe...

I recently tried sake made from brown rice. I’ve heard a rule that says sake made from unpolished rice (genmai) cannot be called seishu (Japanese sake). Which is correct? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. According...

I’ve heard that most types of sake can be enjoyed as koshu (aged sake) if stored in a dark place or a refrigerator for many years. Is it possible to enjoy nigori sake as koshu if it’s stored in the refrigerator? We received such a questi...

We’re having a barbecue with company members soon. We plan to prepare sake as one of the drinks. What kind of sake would be suitable? Could you provide recommendations? Also, where on the Sake Matrix would the recommended sake fit best? ...

KANKOUBAI SAKE BREWERY's sake captivates drinkers with its unique "gas sensation." President Mr. Masuda says, "The exquisite gas sensation is created by cooling." In this newsletter, we will introduce the charm of the much sought-af...

Do you have any recommendations for enjoying sake that has developed hineka (an aged aroma), or ways to reduce the scent? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. While it is generally difficult to remove the hineka once ...

I love hiyaoroshi, but is akiagari a different type? We received such a question! Let's answer it right away. Akiagari doesn’t have a strict definition and is simply named for sake that is delicious to drink in the autumn (or that is int...

The rice used for sake brewing is often sourced from farmers. Therefore, it is common for rice producers and sake brewers to be different entities. However, Watanabe Sake Brewery in Nechidani, Niigata Prefecture, is gaining worldwide att...

Kawagoe, Saitama, is known as the "City of Storehouses" for its beautiful streets lined with traditional Kura-style buildings. We took our customers from Singapore to visit the only sake brewery in Kawagoe, Koedo Kagamiyama Sake Brewery,...