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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