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There are many occasions when sake is drunk as a ceremonial drink at life's milestones, such as coming-of-age ceremonies, weddings, and ground-breaking ceremonies when building a house.The history of sake...

It is generally said that sake tastes better when drunk on tin tableware. Why is this so? This article will explain why tin is suitable for sake-drinking vessels and its...

Have you heard of the old saying, “酒は百薬の長（Sake wa hyakuyaku no cho)”? When translated into English, it means “(An appropriate amount of) alcohol can do more good than medicine.” Although...

We all know the importance in picking out just the right sake for an enjoyable meal time – but have you realized how much significance the sakeware we use can...

In what has become a series of sake bar tours, this article focuses on "Osaka".There are many specialty bars in Japan, and sake is one such specialty.Osaka is said to...

Have you ever heard of the material “sakekasu (Sake-lee)”? Sakekasu is the lees left over after the sake brewing process called "pressing". It is rich in nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins,...