Here we help you understand Japanese sake, the national beverage of Japan; it is one of the world’s most complex and beguiling drinks. Its history dates back more than 2,000 years, to when rice cultivation was brought to Japan from China. The Chinese introduced the indispensable technique of using the mold Aspergillus oryzae to convert… Continue reading Understand Japanese sake
Category: Japanese Sake News
Japanese Sake News
World Heritage Temple releases limited edition Sake
Kofukuji temple in Nara has releases a special limited edition Japanese sake. But why did Kōfukuji select Hakkaisan? “We were fascinated by the spiritual features and culture of the land there,” said Myoshun Tsuji, of Kōfukuji Temple. “We want to create great sake that will still be a hit in 100 years’ time.”… Continue reading World Heritage Temple releases limited edition Sake
Japan’s traditional sake makers preserve centuries-old brewing methods
Japan’s national drink is growing in popularity in Europe. Although many exports are mass-produced, a few family-owned breweries apply a slow, painstaking process they say creates the purest “kimoto” sake. Hideharu Ohta’s family has produced sake using the ‘kimoto’ method for 10 generations Hideharu Ohta absolutely refuses to take shortcuts. He is the tenth generation… Continue reading Japan’s traditional sake makers preserve centuries-old brewing methods
Many young Japanese people aren’t drinking sake these days
Many young Japanese people aren’t drinking sake these days and breweries are hoping to expand their export market and find new ways to promote sake to the younger Japanese. More commonly known in Japan as nihonshu, sake is the iconic Japanese beverage made from fermented rice, known and loved all over the world. So popular… Continue reading Many young Japanese people aren’t drinking sake these days
Ramen and sake
Are you a ramen fan? Do you like sake? If you are, then chances are you know how well the two pair together – there’s almost nothing quite like sitting down after a hard day’s work in the office than with a bowl of hot steaming ramen and an ochoko (a small vessel used… Continue reading Ramen and sake
Why Sake Is the becoming the BIG import Drink
Sake is a simple drink in terms of ingredients but deep in flavour, culture and brewing process and the sake import market is thriving amid a slump in most imported drinks. The versatility of sake is one of it’s unique points- it can be drunk hot or cold and has a range from sweet to… Continue reading Why Sake Is the becoming the BIG import Drink
Annual Kura Master sake competition 2021
Japanese sake is having a moment in wine-loving France, as sommeliers and vintners expand their horizons in response to changing culinary trends. The fifth annual Kura Master sake competition took place in Paris last month, drawing 960 entries, 136 more than in 2020, even with the coronavirus pandemic still looming over the event. Kura Master… Continue reading Annual Kura Master sake competition 2021
Increase your import sake sales with sake cocktails
Sake Cocktail Drink Guide: What to Mix with Sake As the Sake trend grabs hold and imports-post COVID!-are picking up nicely again how about thinking versatility and how Sake can be used to increase your sales to customers. Sake cocktails and can be a bit of a heated topic among sake-lovers as sake purists argue… Continue reading Increase your import sake sales with sake cocktails
Hanamori brewery
Hanamori brewery Hanamori brewery is one of the few breweries to produce sake using a traditional sake pressing machine and Sakeportal are honoured to be their partner and introduce their wonderful sake to the export market and through our import partners. Yaotsu Town, Gifu Prefecture, located in the middle reaches of the Kiso River,… Continue reading Hanamori brewery
Sasaki Sake Brewery
Sasaki Sake Brewery, which inherits Rakuchu’s sake brewing The only brewery that still exists in Rakuchu, Sasaki Sake Brewery is a valued partner of Sakeportal and produce wonderful Kyoto sake for the export market, we hope our sake import partners will indulge and try the only sake made in the center of Kyoto. Akira… Continue reading Sasaki Sake Brewery