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

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Sake Rice Farmers Growing the American Craft Sake Scene

The American craft sake scene has grown steadily in the last 10 years, with the number of breweri...
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Culture

12 Japanese New Year’s Traditions and Greeting Messages

Just like that first gust of cold winter wind that catches us off guard, the arrival of a new yea...
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Culture

Big Things Brewing in Charlottesville: 3rd Annual Craft Sake Fest

The 3rd Annual American Craft Sake Festival took place July 22, 2023 in Charlottesville, Virginia...
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Travel

A Floating World: My Tokyo Yakatabune Cruise

While living in Taiwan, my wife and I decided to take a weekend trip to Tokyo to celebrate our an...
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Sake

What Is Umeshu? Is It Really Plum Wine?

“Umeshu,” often referred to as plum wine, is a beguiling beverage that leverages the sour charact...
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Sake

Is Sake Rice Wine?

There is a quote attributed to Socrates that goes something along the lines of, “The only true wi...
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Travel

A Guide To Visiting Sake Breweries in Japan

We can all raise a glass and kampai to the good news that travel restrictions have started to eas...
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Sake

How To Drink Sake With the Right Sake Cup

Last updated: September 29, 2022. So, you’ve poured over the incredible selection of sake at Tip...
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