Make your first stop at the Saka Shrine, which enshrines Kusunokami, the god of sake brewing, and is said to be the origin of the word “sake.” In fall, you’ll find local toji (master brewers ...

The decision to accept Japan’s proposal was made at an ... The UNESCO committee noted that traditional sake-making is considered a sacred gift from the gods, is essential for festivals, weddings ...

OKAYA, Nagano Prefecture--Not long after dawn, Japanese sake brewer Mie Takahashi checks ... of menstruation and were therefore excluded from sacred spaces, said Yasuyuki Kishi, vice director ...

It is a drink with a pedigree dating back to ancient Japan. Sake, the traditional rice wine also known as nihonshu, today ranks alongside sushi as one of Japan’s most famous exports. The mild ...

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