Learn About Sake– category –

It's fair to say that Osaka is not quite as famous for sake as neighbouring Kyoto and Kobe, but there's still plenty of good sake to be found! Within Osaka city, there are many great sake bars and izakayas you can visit, but if you're lo...

Osaka is one of the best cities in Japan for eating and drinking - it's often referred to as 'Japan's kitchen', after all. There's a huge range of places to eat and drink in Osaka, from cheap izakayas and ramen joints, to Michelin star r...

Visit Japanese Whisky Distilleries While You are in Japan Japanese whisky is experiencing tremendous popularity all over the world, so while you're in Japan, why not visit a Japanese whisky distillery? It can be difficult to make a reser...

Japanese Whisky's Scarcity and Authenticity So let's get this out of the way first - if you're looking to buy bottles of Japanese whisky to take home, you're going to need some luck! At time of writing, the availability of Japanese whisk...

In the previous article, we introduced the basics of moto (sake mother). In this article, we will explain each of the various types of moto in detail. History of the Sokujokeishubo Making Method Sokujokeishubo method , the fast brewing y...

In sake brewing, there are various processes such as rice polishing, rice washing, koji-making, moromi-making, and so on. Have you ever heard of moto-making? Most people have heard of it but do not know what it does, or have never even h...