Food and Travel

When we think of sake, the UK might not be the first place that comes to mind. Yet today, in the land of afternoon tea and pubs, Japanese sake is ...

When people think of sake, they naturally associate it with Japan — its centuries-old traditions, its festivals, its food. But far from the shores...

As the gentle spring breeze sweeps across Japan, May 5th marks a very special celebration: Children’s Day (Kodomo no Hi). It's a time to wish for t...

  As the chill of winter melts away, spring in Japan arrives with a sweet promise—strawberries at their peak. April marks the height of strawberry...

Sake and shochu are two of Japan’s most iconic traditional alcoholic beverages. While they might seem similar at first glance, they have distinct p...

Sake and rice grains What is sake? Sake is liquor brewed from rice. Its basic ingredients are 1.3 parts water to 1 part rice, the magical Aspergi...

The Asahi Brewery interior Out with the old, in with the new. With a drive to perfect their craft, Asahi Shuzo continues to find ways to innovate...

Choryo Brewery’s famous ‘Tarusake’ History and innovation come together to recreate old methods and flavours and produce Choryo’s award-winning bo...

Brewery main building Kaba Sake Brewery’s many awards show how their history, location and values have served them well in their Japanese sake br...

Ippongi Sake Brewery sign An illustrious history, location, and master brewers upholding quality. The awards Ippongi sake brewery has won show its...

  Company logo An illustrious history; proved methods of production; and fresh, quality ingredients. Akita Seishu Sake Brewery has an excellent re...

Chiyomusubi Brewery High quality ingredients, a rigorous brewing process, and strong ties to its region all contribute to creating this internatio...