conversation to liven up a cup of sake (esp. in the context of a tea ceremony)

2024 Miss SAKE Japan Since its inception in 2013, the Miss SAKE contest has selected ambassadors to spread the appeal and culture of sake both domestically and internationally. The 20 finalists for Miss SAKE Japan 2024, representing each prefecture, have been announced...

KAORIUM for Sake Sake sommelier AI "KAORIUM for Sake" has been introduced in Bic Camera stores. This AI recommends sake that matches the customer's taste and provides a new buying experience. The AI removes traditional barriers to purchase and reduces the burden on sales staff...

Sake Coffee "Sake Coffee" is made by steeping raw Brazilian beans in Japanese sake, transferring the flavor to the beans, and then roasting them. In particular, "Sake Coffee Junmai Ginjo" was born from a collaboration with Izumibashi Sake Brewery, founded in 1858. This project was launched in Ebina City, where both companies...

Sake Tasters The National Sake and Shochu Association has announced that the number of certified sake tasters, or sake sommeliers, has exceeded 50,000 worldwide since certification began in 1991. Sake tasters are trained sake sommeliers who are trained in the service and sale of sake, with the goal of enhancing the enjoyment of sake....

Bottle Reuse Mandated from 2030 The European Union (EU) is considering banning the import of sake from 2030. This is due to new environmental regulations proposed by the EU, which will require the reuse and recycling of bottles and cans. However, for products like sake, which are difficult to reuse locally...

HALEWOOD ARTISANAL SPIRITS and Spirits Co., Ltd. is the official import agent for HALEWOOD ARTISANAL SPIRITS, an independent distillery based in the UK...

Celebrity Ranking Who Wants to Surround a Pot with You Marriage information site "HOW TO MARRY" conducted a survey on "Celebrity Ranking Who Wants to Surround a Pot with You". The results are as follows. No. 1 Haruka Ayase No. 2 Sa...

A show that goes well with alcohol: BS-TBS's "Bar Wanderings" has become a staple show, both as a bar introduction program and as a drink companion. Now that COVID-19 has subsided, we've noticed an increase in "shows that go well with alcohol," especially on BS. Yoshida Rui's "Bar Wanderings"...

Furikake Seasoning Continent: Spices such as "Horinishi," "Maximum," and "Kurose Spice" are seasonings that are said to make any dish, including meat and fish, taste delicious. They are a familiar sight for outdoor and cooking enthusiasts...

Last November, a bottle of The Macallan 1926, a rare Scotch whisky aged for 60 years, was sold at auction for approximately 2.19 million pounds (just over 400 million yen). The whiskey market has exploded in recent years. Whiskey is a luxury investment...

The travel information magazine Jalan conducted a survey on local hotpots. Local Hotpot Rankings: In the survey, about 70% of people answered "hotpot" as one of the foods they often eat in winter, making it one of the foods they crave in winter. Favorite hotpots include "sukiyaki" and "motsu..."

Membership NFT for Co-Development of Sake The SAKE3 Membership NFT is revolutionizing the tradition of Japanese sake and forging new bonds with fans. This project offers the opportunity for the kind of collaborative development that every sake lover dreams of. ...

As sustainable efforts continue to advance overseas, a very unique idea has emerged from the UK: to bottle alcoholic beverages, including tequila, in bottles made almost entirely of paper. This special bottle is called "Frugal B..."

Introducing the recommended temperature for each type of sake. The aroma and flavor of sake change depending on the temperature. We divide sake into four types: matured sake, junshu, kunshu, and soshu, and introduce the best temperature for each and how to warm it up perfectly. The characteristics and temperature ranges of matured sake, junshu, kunshu, and soshu...