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Sake Journal
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06 Kojima Sake Brewery: Taku Kojima
Introducing the guests and themes theme We asked Kojima, a brewer who aims to provide "alcohol entertainment," to teach us a new and free way to enjoy sake. Disliked Foods milk Guest Biography Originally from Shioya Town in Tochigi Prefecture, Kojima-san graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture and trained at Midorikawa Sake Brewery in Niigata Prefecture before returning to his family's Kojima Sake Brewery to become the sixth generation head brewer. What is your goal an
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05 Sushi Sugahisa: Masahiro Suga
Introducing the guests and themes theme We spoke to Mr. Kan, who runs Sushi Sugahisa in Mizonokuchi, about the appeal of Edomae sushi and how to enjoy it with alcohol. Disliked Foods None. (I eat everything except poisonous things lol) Guest Biography Masahiro Suga, originally from Osaka, graduated from Rakuno Gakuen University in Hokkaido and lived in the Republic of Panama for two years as a member of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers. After completing his term, he
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04 Japanese Sake Bar Japo: Haruka Fujimoto
Introducing the guests and themes theme We spoke to Fujimoto, who runs a bar in Kobe that specializes in Japanese national alcoholic beverages such as shochu, awamori, and sake, about how to enjoy shochu and sake. Disliked Foods Raw shellfish. Not because of the taste, but because it makes me sick. Guest Biography Originally from Kobe, Fujimoto graduated from high school and worked in restaurants and a delicacy company while continuing his musical career. He then discovered t
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03 Sake Samurai from Spain: Rona Yamashita
Introducing the guests and themes theme Popularizing Japanese sake in Spain and recommended ways to enjoy Japanese sake Disliked Foods olive Even though I grew up in Spain, I've hated the taste and texture ever since I was little lol Guest Biography After graduating from Glion University in Switzerland, he started working as a hotelier at Hyatt Regency Palm Spaings in CA. After working at the Michelin three-star Japanese restaurant "Ryugin" in Hibiya, Tokyo, he started his fa
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02 Food and Community: Cookers Jun Kondo
Introducing the guests and themes theme As a food planner, Kondo shared with us the joy of food through community that she pursues, as well as tips and methods for pairing food at home. Disliked Foods None. I think that not having anything I dislike is a good thing. I like to try things I've never eaten before, and recently I had some delicious insects. Guest Biography Born in Niigata and raised in Tokyo. After graduating from university, he worked in the kitchen at a restaur
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01 The appeal of natural pure rice sake: Oka Kenichiro, Oka Sake Shop
Introducing the guests and themes theme We asked about the appeal of natural pure rice sake and how to enjoy it. Disliked Foods oyster Guest Biography After working in the IT industry for over 20 years, he left the corporate world to start Okazake Shoten in Kobe in 2018. With the concept of "supporting natural junmai sake", Okazake Shoten sells natural junmai sake through its online store and in-store, and in addition to offering sake drinking and paid tastings at its stores,
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