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  Please find the list of Sake breweries in Iwate, the North end of Honshu island(main island) in Japan. Characteristics of Sake from Iwate Prefecture  As you may be aware […]

  Please find the list of Sake breweries in Iwate, the North end of Honshu island(main island) in Japan. Characteristics of Sake from Iwate Prefecture  As you may be aware […]

  Please find the list of Sake breweries in Iwate, the North end of Honshu island(main island) in Japan. Characteristics of Sake from Iwate Prefecture  As you may be aware […]

  Please find the list of Sake breweries in Akita, the North end of Honshu island(main island) in Japan. Characteristics of Sake from Akita Prefecture  Akita Prefecture is one of […]

    Alembic Ono Distillery is a distillery that has won double the greatest awards from the 3 major competitions of the distilled alcohol. It is operated by Alembic Co., […]

    　Connec.t Co., Ltd (HQ: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Jun Oguchi) launched a project team named ‘NO NAME DISTILLERY’ to develop sustainable gin that fights against social issues, namely wasted […]

    Home to cloudy wine, Sasaichi Shuzo launched a new flavour of peach, only available in summer. Sasaichi Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is a long-lasting brewery with more than […]

     Shin Nokaya Super Frozen Tokubetsu Junmai under the Shin Nokaya Super Frozen series was released on 8 June 2023 from the Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Address: Saburomaru, Tonami-City, […]

  Please find the list of Sake breweries in Akita, the North end of Honshu island(main island) in Japan. Characteristics of Sake from Akita Prefecture  Akita Prefecture is one of […]

    As a company exclusively produces and trades craft cola, Iyoshi Cola (representative: Cola Kobayashi) launched a series of craft cola named Iyoshi Cola new brew, focusing the possibilities […]

  Please find the list of Sake breweries in Akita, the North end of Honshu island(main island) in Japan. Characteristics of Sake from Akita Prefecture  Akita Prefecture is one of […]

  Please find the list of Sake breweries in Aomori, the North end of Honshu island(main island) in Japan.   Characteristics of Sake from Aomori Prefecture   Blessed with rich beautiful […]

  Please find the list of Sake breweries in Aomori, the North end of Honshu island(main island) in Japan.   Characteristics of Sake from Aomori Prefecture   Blessed with rich beautiful […]

    Please find the list of Sake breweries in Hokkaido, the northern island in Japan with unique climate. Characteristics of Sake from Hokkaido If we are familiar with the […]

    As you are familiar with the concept, companies can choose not to produce their own products using their sites but to make an order to produce items under […]

    One of the features of Sake is that it offers various charms in different temperatures. Warmed Sake has unique names according to its temperature. Let me explain the […]

  Wines and champagne are widely known as the accompanying drinks for the festive events. Why not Sake to celebrate special occasions? This article proposes Sake variations recommended for festive […]

    A simple but interesting question. Have you imagined the transformation of Sake when it is placed in a freezer? Does Sake freeze in the first place? Freezing Sake […]

    Sake has been gaining popularity overseas. Some Sake is made locally, while the majority is still exported from Japan. Let us look in the export procedures unseen from […]

Conditions to freshly preserve Sake    Sake is produced using natural ingredients and there is no preservatives to be added. Even with pasteurization, the contents of Sake is partly alive […]

   Through an update of the Japanese Liquor Tax Law in 1994, the minimum annual production lot for beers was lowered. The change was followed by so-called, a ‘craft beer […]

    Among a number of Sake production areas in Japan, there are three most important Sake production areas in Japan. The areas are called ‘Three largest production areas’ (Sandai […]

   When you go to a liquor store to pick a bottle of Sake, or at Izakaya to drink a glass, there is no doubt that you encounter numerous types […]

    Have you tasted Genshu (原酒) meaning base / origin of Sake? Genshu is freshly made by filtering Moromi, fermented composition of rice, water and koji. For Genshu, the […]

   Koji (麹) is a traditional fermented food of Japan. Are you familiar with the variations and its efficacies? It is obvious that, Washoku, Japanese cuisine, cannot be completed without […]

 There is an alcoholic beverage called “Doburoku”. It has a porridge-like texture in a white colour. The ingredients are equivalent to those of Sake, namely rice, koji and water. Precisely […]

 As its name shows, Sake also known as Nishonshu, is alcoholic beverage made in Japan. It has a long history. It is rare to find people who seriously think about […]

   The concept of maturation / long-aging cannot be separated from alcohol as more people are attracted to the word and concept these days. You probably have an impression that […]

   As in other places of the world, there are a number of alcohol available in Japanese markets. One of the most popular alcoholic beverages may be Umeshu (梅酒). Umeshu […]

   Majority of people should have at least one experience of feeling sick after drinking too much. Yes, that’s hangover. Alcohol tolerance varies from person to person, or his/her health […]

   Most Sake is found in a form of clear transparent liquid even with slight colours of golden, yellowish, or greenish look. If you have not seen Nigori-zake meaning cloudy […]

   We seldom find the best before date on Sake bottles. Instead, they frequently provide the date of production. Why? Without a specified best before date, does it mean the […]

 If you are familiar with the basics of Sake, you come to enjoy it more. The more you come to learn Sake, the more you enjoy it. Terroir and vintage […]

Many of you may have a confusion when understanding about “MUROKA SAKE”. Muroka Nama Genshu has been a trend in Japan since few years ago, there were many restaurants and […]

Do you know about 70% of wine is consumed by women in developed countries? In 2007, the world first wine competition judged by only women was founded in France, called […]

   Do you know the important role of Shiga prefecture in Kinki region?  Shiga prefecture holds the largest lake in Japan “Biwako”, and supplies water to more than 1.5 million […]

   Have you ever come up with the question “What is in Sake?”. When you are new to Japanese culture, perhaps you might be heard of the unique alcoholic beverage […]

  In this ikki weekly news, ikki deliver what is happening in Japan in Sake industry for your knowledge as well as hints for your business. Please note that if […]

  ***Notice – you will find the photo of fish eggs below, if you are not comfortable stop reading***   In Japanese culture, as you can imagine “Sushi” as a […]

 OTSUMAMI is one of the important elements in Japanese Sake and food culture. OTSUMAMI is a small dish like finger food or appetizer which people enjoy with Sake. Some people […]

In this ikki weekly news, ikki deliver what is happening in Japan in Sake industry for your knowledge as well as hints for your business. Please note that if you […]

****** Ceramics ware in Japan is separated in 4 articles, please go to the article from the link below  Ceramics ware in Japan -East Japan- Ceramics ware in Japan -Middle […]

****** Ceramics ware in Japan is separated in 4 articles, please go to the article from the link below  Ceramics ware in Japan -East Japan- Ceramics ware in Japan -Middle […]

****** Ceramics ware in Japan is separated in 4 articles, please go to the article from the link below  Ceramics ware in Japan -East Japan- Ceramics ware in Japan -West […]

[Update 4/15]   Canada/US Still under the curfew, but ports are operating. Due to the inefficient picking by customers, land transport in North America is delayed. Less cargos from Asia […]

****** Ceramics ware in Japan is separated in 4 articles, please go to the article from the link below  Ceramics ware in Japan -Middle Japan- Ceramics ware in Japan -West […]

    Have you ever heard of the term “Kannazuki”(神無月) or “Shiwasu”(師走)? To go straight to the bottom line, it is the name of months in the calendar. In Japan, […]

[Update 4/8]   South Africa  At the container yard, it is possible to take the container after the end of lockdown. In addition, it is not possible to use land […]

[Update 4/7]   Please find the update as below;   Canada/US The curfew was imposed in several states, but still the workers at port considered as essential workers. Less shipments […]