All Japan News Blog
2022-01-12
By Kosuke KujiWe made the decision to continue producing rubbing alcohol indefinitely for the most vulnerable - disabled children needing constant medical care. However, as stable supplies of commerci...
2022-01-05
In this issue, let’s discuss the compatibility between sake and Japanese cuisine. The flavor of sake enhances the flavors of Japanese cuisine and vice versa, a compatible combination that produces a s...
2021-12-29
By Ryuji TakahashiThe Kura Master 2021 contest for Japanese sake, Shochu and Awamori was held at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris on September 20.Japan was under a state of emergency at the time due to t...
2021-12-22
By Yuji MatsumotoI often see breweries and wholesale dealers recommending their sake to local American diners at sampling events, saying, “This sake goes with any food,” “We use 100% Yamadanishiki ric...
2021-12-15
By Kosuke KujiJapanese sake sales suffered due to the impact from the novel coronavirus pandemic. The issue of sake rice inventory left over sparked a movement to encourage “support by consuming the s...
2021-12-01
Souboushu were brewed in many temples. The Souboushu highly rated for their flavors are Bodaisen by Shoryakuji Temple (Nara prefecture) and Amano sake by Amanosan-Kongouji (Osaka city). Bosaiden was h...
2021-11-24
By Ryuji TakahashiAt the time this article was being written, over half of the Japanese population had received the second COVID-19 shot. As the number of cases started to decline, the state of emerge...
2021-11-17
By Yuji MatsumotoThis is a trend I’ve recently noticed in the last two to three years, but I’ve noticed a widening division between the winning vs. losing brands of sake and shochu. The reason is as f...
2021-10-27
Souboushu (sake brewed in large temples) saved temples from financial difficulties, and was gradually consumed among the ruling class. The production of souboushu started during the Heian Period (794-...
2021-10-20
By Ryuji TakahashiRecently, the Japanese sake contest “Kura Master” held annually in France for French competitors announced the 2021 winners of the “5th Kura Master.” The sake contest held annually i...
