When summer arrives in Japan, evenings turn into something almost cinematic. The days are long and lively, but as twilight falls, the air cools just enough to invite people outside again. It doesn’t matter if you’re in Kyoto, Tokyo, or a countryside town along the coast, […]
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Saijo, Hiroshima Prefecture, is renowned as one of Japan’s premier sake-producing regions. However, this wasn’t always the case; historically, Saijo’s soft and gentle water was deemed unsuitable for brewing. Sake (Nihonshu) is produced across Japan, from the frigid north of Hokkaido to the tropical south of […]
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Every country has its signature drink: vodka in Russia, tequila in Mexico, and wine in France. For Japan, the first word that probably comes to mind is sake. But actually, the correct word is nihonshu (日本酒), which literally means “Japanese alcohol”. Here’s a fun twist: in […]
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What is Sake? If you’ve ever wandered into a Japanese izakaya and seen people sipping from small ceramic cups, chances are they were enjoying sake, Japan’s beloved rice-based alcohol. Sake has been part of Japanese life for over a thousand years, made with just three ingredients […]
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Unforgettable Experiences Await at Manga Dojo Tokyo! Immerse yourself in a unique blend of Japanese culture, located in Ikebukuro, the vibrant heart of Tokyo. Discover some of Japan’s most iconic pop cultural experiences and meet industry experts who will guide you through a variety of available […]
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Summer, adorned in robes of the ocean’s blue and the glittering gold of festive fireworks, stands ready as it awaits the changing of the seasonal guard. From the glint of his right eye appears Autumn, eloquently cloaked in the brilliant scarlets and ambers of fiery fall […]
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Japan is home to many different types of alcohol, varying in flavors, color, and even texture, but with so many different types, and many of them often being quite similar to one another, it can be hard to know what you’re getting. From many having a […]
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Tell me, have you ever tried Japanese sake? Sake is not only delicious but it’s also healthy. However, you shouldn’t forget the existence of “Sakekasu”, which is even more nutritious than sake. Interestingly, the word “Kasu” in Japanese can have a negative meaning of “leftovers” or […]
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“Hiyaoroshi” sake is a special Japanese drink that holds a special place in the country’s autumn seasonal traditions. The drink has an alcohol content of 15%. Hiyaoroshi stands for the way the drink is made. The sake is brewed in the winter, and then stored throughout […]
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When it comes to alcoholic beverages in Japan, sake is undoubtedly the oldest and most popular example. When we hear the word ‘sake’ we generally think of rice wine which is known as nihonshu in Japanese, as the word ‘sake’ simply refers to alcohol in general. […]
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