SINGAPORE] Sake. Japanese food. It sounds pretty obvious but not if you’re Naoto Mizuno, president of the much-lauded Kokuryu ...

Embedded in Japanese culture is the iconic rice wine, sake, but despite its household name, it has long been misunderstood.

Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...

Beyond technical knowledge, past tours have facilitated dynamic exchanges between participants and Japanese producers.

Sake producers are struggling to find a way to keep the party going as whisky continues to gain ground among drinkers in the ...

In 2024, 31,000 kiloliters of sake were transported overseas, up by more than 100% from the previous year. That generated revenue of more than 43 billion yen ($287.9 million at current exchange rates) ...

OSAKA, Japan—The Japanese have been drinking sake since the eighth century. Back then, it was believed the rice-based liquor warded off ghosts. Today, it has a stronger spirit to contend with ...

The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) is hosting a special tour inviting top professionals from the global wine ...

She took it upon herself to learn to cook Japanese food. Her affinity towards the country also piqued her interest in its drinks. “I think sake is a beautiful beverage, and is revered in ...

TOKYO, March 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association ... making it highly versatile for food pairing." Similarly, bartenders have commended shochu’s "wide ...

Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park is hosting its first Sakura Matsuri, a cherry blossom festival, the first weekend in ...