Sake Blog

Dive in to the world of sake. Plus Japan travel tips, recipes and much more.

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Aiko Chan Tuna and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Sake pairs well with all types of cuisine — you just need to find the right pairing! You can crea...
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Kimchi and Pork Yaki Udon Recipe

Kimchi udon is a popular item on izakaya menus, usually served as a shareable tapas-style dish. T...
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What Is Taiyaki? Taiyaki Recipes

Article by Taylor Markarian Recipes by Alice Hama Taiyaki is one of Japan’s most emblematic dess...
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Japan’s 5 Best Yatai Foods and Sake Pairings

July and August are full of exciting summer festivals (“natsumatsuri”) throughout Japan. The word...
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How To Make a Hanami Bento for Cherry Blossom Season

The cherry blossom is an iconic flower of Japan, and it plays a very important cultural role. Lat...
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Oden Recipe: The Essential Wintertime Japanese Stew

Oden is a type of Japanese stew with traditional ingredients such as daikon radish, chikuwa, hanp...
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Culture

How To Celebrate World Sake Day

Oct. 1 is World Sake Day. It is the day to celebrate and share the joy and love of sake with your...
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Sakari: Traditional Quality Sake Meets Modern Sophistication

Sakari is the newest brand released from the prestigious Japanese sake empire Nihonsakari. Nihons...
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The First Sake of the Year: Hatsushibori, Shiboritate and Arabashiri

There are several Japanese terms to describe the types of winter/spring sake. Even though the ter...
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Miso Cod Recipe

Saikyo miso-glazed black cod, or just “miso cod” in the U.S., is a savory Japanese fish dish made...
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Nikomi Hambagu (Stewed Japanese Hamburg Steak)

Hambagu is an iconic yoshoku dish, a western-inspired Japanese dish. Growing up, this was a spec...
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Hiyaoroshi: Enchanting Fall Seasonal Sake

The short answer is it refers to the seasonal limited sake only available throughout the autumn, ...
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Culture

Authentic Hakata Experience in Los Angeles

In this article, I would like to introduce one of my favorite spots from my recent visits, Hakata...
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Sake

Does Sake Go Bad?

Last updated: June 6, 2022. Does sake go bad? The answer is: yes and no. It all depends on how ...
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Napolitan Pasta recipe

I cooked this dish one night when my sommelier friends came over to my place after working a late...
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How To Pour Sake: Mokkiri vs Wine Glass

Have you ever seen sake being served with a wooden box and wondered how you should drink it? Thi...
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Japanese Katsu Sando Recipe

Katsu sando “Sando” is the word Japanese people use for sandwich for short, like a nickname. Whe...
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Food & drink

Best Sushi in Los Angeles: Kiriko Sushi

Hi Tippsy fans! My name is Alice Hama. I am one of the contributing writers at Tippsy. For those...
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Easy Hand Roll Sushi Recipe with Sake

Temaki literally means “a hand roll.” At a sushi restaurant, it is usually a cone-shaped sushi wr...
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Travel

Regional sake guide: Tohoku & Hokkaido

Tohoku region is known for its excellent rice production with a profound food culture. I mentione...
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Regional Sake Guide: Kanto Region

In the first series of regional sake guide, we talked about important factors characterizing th...
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Travel

Regional sake guide: Chubu Region

Chubu Region is the central area of Japan’s mainland Honshu island, sitting between Kansai and ...
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Travel

Regional sake guide: Chugoku and Kansai Region

In the first series of regional sake guide, we talked about important factors characterizing th...
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Food & Drink

Sake Sommelier Pairing Ideas: Shinsei “Junmai Daiginjo”

Yamamoto Honke was established in 1677 in the Fushimi Ward of Kyoto Prefecture. Fushimi is home t...
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