☙ Winner’s Announcement Finalists & Prize ❧ Announcement Day – February 20, 2025 (After the final) Prize details are as follows: 1,000,000 Japanese Yen (Approximately $6,507.05 USD as of July 24th, 2024) The latest Sake Cellar – *Please note, image may be used as reference only* Imaging Rights Entrants retain ownership and […]
Date Time Registration THU 5/2 5pm PT | 8pm ET CLICK Here Guests: Euka Isawa (Brewery Representative), Kaoru Tomoyoshi (Kaoru Sake and Beyond) Our spotlight travels to Katsuyama Shuzo, the revered maker of the Katsuyama sake label. Established in 1688 in Miyagi prefecture, Katsuyama was appointed by one of Japan’s most famous military commanders and […]
Date Time Registration TUE 03/26 5pm PT | 8pm ET CLICK Here Guests: Hisashige Kobayashi (President and Managing Director), Kaoru Tomoyoshi (Kaoru Sake and Beyond) Our spotlight highlights Yaoshin Shuzo, the famous makers of Gangi sake. Located in Yamaguchi prefecture, Yaoshin was founded in 1877 along the “gangi”, or stone stairs that run alongside the […]
Date Time Registration MON 02/26 5pm PT | 8pm ET CLICK Here Guests: Atsuhide Kato (President & CEO), Mr. Hirasawa (System Engineer & Chief Clerk), Kaoru Tomoyoshi (Kaoru Sake and Beyond) Our spotlight is back and brighter than ever with Katoukichibee Shouten as the star. Located in Fukui prefecture, Katoukichibee Shouten has produced top-notch sake […]
Sake is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world. It has been brewed for over 1,300 years. Picture yourself, bathed in the warm glow of ambient light, a delicate cup of sparkling sake cradled in your hands, its aroma whispering tales of tradition and mindfulness. This is no ordinary indulgence; it is a voyage […]
There is a debate that has been raging for years, with no end in sight. It’s a simple one: is moderate alcohol consumption good for you, or not? The jury is still out, with experts on both sides giving contradictory answers. If you are an aficionado of sake, you’d hope this cherished rice wine is doing something useful. Getting […]
In the United States, throwing a party is a great way to meet and catch up with friends. Research shows that Americans spend around $38 billion on party supplies annually. If you’re out of ideas for your next party theme, have you considered becoming a sake professional for the day? A sake-tasting party is a perfect opportunity […]
Sake is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, but it can also seem complicated at first. After all, there are different types of sake and you can drink it either warm or chilled. So, how do you discover the best sake pairing for different dishes? It doesn’t have to be that complicated as long as you understand […]
During a visit to a Japanese bar in Tokyo, your first instinct is to order sake. Unfortunately, asking the bartender for “sake” in Japanese would only get you a blank look. This is because the word sake, in Japanese, just means alcohol. Instead, during your sake tasting, you should ask for “nihonshu,” or “Japan’s alcohol.” The […]
Sake is becoming increasingly in-demand in the United States. Japanese exports to the U.S. are now at over 9 million liters a year. Not all sake is the same. There are lots of different types out there for you to try out. Read on to find out about the different types of sake. What is Sake? First, you need […]
