Sake Column

Fushimi Kyoto, Home for Sake   When you think of Kyoto, what do you think of? ...temples, shrines, maiko (apprentice geisha)...the list goes on and on. But did you know that Kyoto is actually one of Japan's most famous cities for sa...

Amazake Improves Intestinal Flora and Excessive Drinking Worsens It In a previous article, we explained the intestinal benefits of koji amazake and how it improves intestinal flora. https://kyotosakeexperience.com/health-benefit-of-sake-...

The pain of constipation is a common health concern for many people. If you leave the bad condition untreated, constipation can lead to skin irritation such as pimples, or even a loss of appetite due to an overstuffed stomach. In such ca...

Joining Food Tour Makes Your Travel Unforgettable Are you planning a trip to Japan? Japan is a unique travel destination where each region has its own distinct cuisine and ingredients. If you are a true foodie, one of the best things to ...

  Record of Past Media Coverage In the past few years, we have had the honor of meeting great bloggers, influencers and tv personalities. We shared our tours with them and learned a lot along the way. Check out the great pages, vide...

Amazake is a Japanese beverage known as sweet sake, and it is packed with vitamins and nutrients. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, all-year-round.Traditional amazake is made with a fermented combination of koji rice and steamed rice. The r...

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 ...