Feb. 1 (Sun.),2026
I’ll make you understand the depth of sake brewing!
A new article is posted on the 1st of each month.
Explore the History and Culture of Sake with "Sake Talk"
Four hundred years have passed since the birth of refined Japanese sake.
Using the abundant amount of historical materials related to sake available to us, each article will be a deep dive on a specific topic which will be sure to lead to unexpected discoveries.
Sake Talk List
Jan. 1 (Thu.),2026
Sake Wholesalers Responsible for the Distribution of Sake in Edo
Sake wholesalers had a large business in Edo!
Dec. 1 (Mon.),2025
Sake-making Songs Echoing in Sake Breweries
Sake-making songs are essential for sake brewing!
Nov. 1 (Sat.),2025
Learn from a Kokkeibon (Comic Novellas) from the Edo Period – “Don’t be a Vicious Drinker” Part 2
Maybe nothing's changed since the Edo period?
Sep. 1 (Mon.),2025
National Industrial Exhibitions and Sake
There are so many great products in Japan!
Aug. 1 (Fri.),2025
80 Years after World War Ⅱ: Nishinomiya Air Raid and Sake Brewery
Sake breweries also had a hard time…
Jul. 1 (Tue.),2025
From Japanese Style Ships to Modern Vessels: Shipping of the Tatsuuma Family in the Meiji Period
In the Meiji period, the method of transporting sake was also changed!
Jun. 1 (Sun.),2025
Diversification of Sake Brewers’ Business – Matches
Sake brewers were getting into the modern industry.
May. 1 (Thu.),2025
Diversification of Sake Brewers’ Business – Bricks
They also had the courage to start a new business!
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The Sake Brewery – A Japan Heritage Building
Let’s visit the Japan Heritage sites in your neighborhood!
Cherry Blossom Viewing Enjoyed by Emperors in The Heian Period
Cherry blossom viewing has a long history!
Oh, sake has been loved and enjoyed by people just like sakura.
The key to nationwide expansion of sake sales lies with authorized dealers!