[Snacks to go with alcohol] Why are there so many types of sake called "Masamune"?
The reason why there are so many sakes with the name "Masamune" is that during the Edo period, Nada's "Sakura Masamune" became famous for its deliciousness, and "Masamune" became synonymous with delicious sake, so other sake breweries also began to use the name in its place. When the trademark registration system was established during the Meiji period, "Masamune" became a generic name, so it was no longer possible to simply...
2025.07.03
Topics.conversation to liven up a cup of sake (esp. in the context of a tea ceremony)