An unofficial guide to Yamaguchi Prefecture and its nihonshu
Kenbishi Mizuho and Snacks Kenbishi is one of the oldest brands in Japan, at over 500 years of business making sake in Hyogo. It makes a point of maintaining traditional flavors, using techniques rooted in the local sake making traditions of Nada. Mizuho is one of their more premium bottles, made from a blend of... Continue Reading →
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 →
Yamaguchi Sake 