Sake News

Stories around Sake

Discover the people, places and trends shaping the sake scene: exclusive interviews, brewery visits, travel stories and the latest news from Japan’s culinary world.

Stories

Hanami Sake

Be it a rosé-coloured Sake brewed with black rice or one with an aroma reminding you of Spring: Suited to the season, we have compiled a selection of Spring Sake for you. Enjoy the taste of Japanese spring in your cup. Kanpai 乾杯!

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#KanpaiBlueSky

Enjoy sake in your restaurant and take a photo of it - #KanpaiBlueSky with a competition.

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Exclusive Japanese wine tasting

Exclusive Japanese wine tasting at the Consulate-General of Japan in Frankfurt

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Austria's first SAKE SAMURAI

As the first Austrian national, Alexander Koblinger was awarded by "The Japan Sake Brewers Association Junior Council" on September 26th, 2018 with title SAKE SAMURAI.

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Interview with the Tôji of Katsuyama brewery

In November 2017 we conducted an interview with Mr. Goto of the Katsuyama brewery

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Interview with the Vice President of Fukuju brewery

In June 2017 we conducted an interview with the Vide President of Fukuju brewery, Mr. Hironobu Kubota.

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Interview with Michiyo Funyu of Urakasumi brewery

In June 2017 we conducted an interview with Michiyo Funyo, export manager of Urakasumi.

Sake basics

Here you will find the most important information about the categorization of sake, how it is made and how to enjoy it.

Classification of Premium Sake

For high quality sake, rice is polished prior to processing with the goal of eliminating the bran and protein.The smaller the rice polishing ratio, the finer and more aromatic the sake...

Ingredients of Premium Sake

Good water makes good rice. Good rice makes good sake. Good Sake makes people happy. Information about the Ingredients of Premium Sake.

Enjoying Sake

Recommendations for enjoying high-quality Sake: Aroma and flavor, harmony between food and sake, serving temperature and other essentials for enjoying sake the right way...