On Saturday, May 19th I took a three hour course for "Sake Navigator" certification from the Sake Service Institute (Japanese Link)( (SSI). It was a really interesting day, and worth discussing. First, some background. SSI is a Japan-based international organization dedicated to promoting Sake and offering education on the topic. It is also Japan's leading Sake... Continue Reading →
Guru Guru Yamaguchi no Sake Event
Twice a year, Yamaguchi sakagura and several gourmet Japanese restaurants near Tokuyama station in Shunan host the Guruguru Yamaguchi no Sake event. For a 7000 yen ticket, you get a name tag and the right to visit 5 restaurants, each of which hosts 1 or 2 different sake brewers for a tasting and pairing experience.... Continue Reading →
Achikochi Marche in Shunan, Yamaguchi
An event report from Shunan, Yamaguchi's Achi Kochi Marche Sake fest.
Washu-Fes in Ube, Yamaguchi
A report on a sake event in Ube, Yamaguchi.