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When people outside Japan think about Japanese sake, Shimane is probably not the first region that comes to mind. Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and Hiroshima may be easier to recognize. Shimane, by contrast, is quieter. But that is exactly why Shimane is interesting. Located on the Sea of Japan side of western Honshu, Shimane is deeply connected to mythology, shrine culture, seafood, soba, and slower regional drinking traditions. For sake beginners, Shimane may not be the easies

When people outside Japan think about Gifu, sake is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. Gifu actually has one of the most popular tourist spots for international travelers: Shirakawa-go, the mountain village famous for its traditional thatched-roof houses. Others may know Hida beef, Takayama, Nagara River, or Seki cutlery. But Gifu also has a quiet and fascinating sake story. It is not the kind of region that is easiest to explain through one famous brand or one

More Than Dassai If you are new to sake, you may have heard of Dassai. Dassai is one of the most famous sake brands from Japan, and it comes from Yamaguchi Prefecture. For many people outside Japan, Yamaguchi sake starts with Dassai. That is a good starting point. But Yamaguchi is much more than one famous brand. For our event, we researched Yamaguchi, bought several local sake and snacks, tasted them side by side, tried warm sake, and tested food pairings. The goal was not t

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.