Sake Column

Do you know that there are two main types of sake ingredients? They are "junmai-shu" and "alcohol-added sake.In this article, we will introduce the differences between Junmai-shu and alcohol-added sake, which you should know when choosin...

4 Steps to Enjoy Tasting Sake to the Fullest Have you ever gone to a bar and compared sake drinks, but still couldn't quite tell what the difference was? In this article, we will show you how to enjoy sake tasting in four easy steps, eve...

In Japan, there is a culture of choosing foods and dishes according to the seasons, and changing clothes and decorations to match the seasons. In the same way, sake also changes its appeal and enjoyment with the seasons in our daily live...

What is sake made of? Rice is indispensable for sake brewing. Did you know that there is a special rice for sake brewing? The rice used for sake brewing is called 酒造好適米, shuzo kouteki mai, rice for the sake brewing. Sake is brewed u...

In this article, we will show you the best plan to fully appreciate the Fushimi Sake District after attending the Kyoto Insider Sake Experience in the morning. Check out our suggested plans since we know Fushimi Sake District inside and ...

One of the things you can never miss when you come to Japan - matcha green tea sweets. Matcha has become popular all over the world, but it is still worth trying the real thing in Japan. Kyoto is an area with many matcha spots in particu...

Story to Know The Fushimi Sake District of Kyoto has prospered as a prominent area of sake brewing since the latter half of the 16th century.  It was when the area was a renowned castle town within Japan.People know the area of Fush...

In Kyoto you find lots of sushi restaurants and there you see different bottles of sake in the menu. However, have you ever thought of which sake goes well with sushi better?Here we talk about good relationship between sushi and sake. Af...

Visitors staying over in Kyoto may wonder what to do at night as most of tourists spots like temples closes in the evening. Here is something unique for you. Kyoto has many cozy and hidden sake bars with different styles. We will introdu...

The Canal Boats of Fushimi, Kyoto Fushimi is blessed with pure water and currently known as the nation's second-leading sake producing area. In the past, Fushimi was a castle town developed by Hideyoshi Toyotomi. And in the Edo era Fushi...

Japan -- blessed with delicious rice and water, has many sake breweries throughout the country. And the taste of sake changes depending on the characteristics of the region. Today we'd like to introduce 5 best destinations that you can e...

Is Sake Good or Bad for Your Health? Let's Find Out! When drinking sake at home, it may happen that you end up drinking too much. If you drink too heavily, it can cause various diseases and you will be warned by the doctor. If this were ...