Sake has existed in Japan for 3,000 years already and has become such an important cultural icon. For something that is deeply rooted in culture and tradition, Hayashi Honten, a sake brewery based in Gifu is making a name for itself for an innovative approach to […]
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Kyoto is a city that is as rich in its wealth of food and drinks as it is in its traditional culture and history. Whether you’re after local delicacies or searching for a quintessentially Japanese beverage, Kyoto has something to suit everyone’s palate. However, with so […]
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When you think of Japanese beverages, I’m sure lots of things come to mind: Yakult for the health-conscious, green tea for the refined and the somewhat bizarre (yet oddly enjoyable?), Calpis for the adventurous. When it comes to alcohol, the selection is arguably even greater, with […]
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At Arigato Travel, we love the Shizuoka area and especially Fujinomiya! This is a great destination when you can see Mt Fuji (on sunny days!), but also for delicious food (they have a special yakisoba dish and other local favorites!) and Japanese Sake. One of our […]
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Takanome Sake is a high class Japanese sake (rice wine) maker that combines traditional with innovation to create a unique sake that is produced in small batches to ensure quality. Whether you are a connoisseur of Japanese sake already or a beginner, their sake is definitely […]
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Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Kaori Koumatsu-san, a Japanese Sake Expert located in Oita Prefecture. Although the northern and cooler parts of Japan are well-known for their Nihonshu (Japanese fermented rice wine), Oita is a great place to visit and has breweries that produce […]
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The Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute is not your usual sake brewery. There are no brewing tools or equipment to see upon entry, nor will you hear sake brewing songs chanted. None of the usual, retro atmosphere or wooden sliding doors are in sight. What […]
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Sake (rice wine) has been produced and enjoyed for over 1,000 years in Japan, and has recently become popular in many other parts of the world. There are many varieties of Japanese sake, or nihonshu, each with its own unique flavours and characteristics. However, we rarely […]
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There are many types of mixers and alcohol in Japan, and Japanese convenience stores—called ‘konbini’ in Japan—sell pretty much all of them, and at really affordable prices… (find out more in this guest post from our friends at FLIPGUIDE)
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The town of Saijo in Hiroshima is home to eight Sake breweries and is where much of the sought-after soft water is sourced along with other locally produced ingredients. The winter weather experienced in Saijo also makes it an ideal site for Sake brewing…
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