We bring you a range of resources to help you learn the world of sake.

Why Kumamoto is worth exploring through Sake, Akazake, and Kuma Shochu When people outside Japan think about Japanese alcohol, they usually think of sake first. And that makes sense — sake is one of Japan’s best-known traditional drinks. But once you start looking region by region, Japan becomes much more interesting. Some places are famous for one signature style. Others tell a much bigger story through food, local ingredients, and different drinking traditions. Kumamoto, on

Hyogo is famous for Kobe beef, but it is also one of Japan’s most important sake regions. From Nada and Yamada Nishiki to local food pairings from Akashi, Tamba, Tajima/Kinosaki, and Awaji, this beginner-friendly guide shows why Hyogo sake is much more than one flavor.