May. 1 (Sun.),2022
I’ll make you understand the depth of sake brewing!
Only Sakagura-kan is open until December 2.
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
Apr. 1 (Fri.),2022
Learn from a Kokkeibon (Comic Novellas) from the Edo Period – “Don’t be a Vicious Drinker”
Go easy on sake and have a fun time together!
Mar. 24 (Thu.),2022
Newly-Found Connection Between Sake and Cherry Blossom Trees
Sake and Sakura have a deep connection!
Mar. 1 (Tue.),2022
History of Sake Rice
You have learned that sake has a long history. Sake rice does too!
Feb. 1 (Tue.),2022
“Miyamizu”, Nishinomiya’s Sake Brewing Water
We “Nishinomiyans” are proud to present Miyamizu water!
Dec. 1 (Wed.),2021
Cargo Vessel “Tarukaisen” – The Vessel that Transported Casks of Fine Sake
The specialty sake was fully loaded onto the tarukaisen vessels in the Edo period!
Nov. 1 (Mon.),2021
Sake Brewing Craftsmen (Tanba Toji) and Sake Breweries in Settsu Province
The skilled sake brewing craftsmen came to Nishinomiya from Tanba Province!
Oct. 1 (Fri.),2021
Sake Brewing and Microorganisms: Part 3 – The Function of Yeast
Crucial things are not always visible!
Sep. 1 (Wed.),2021
Sake Brewing and Microorganisms: Part 2 – The Power of Koji Mold
Making koji is the heart of sake brewing!!
Oh, sake has been loved and enjoyed by people just like sakura.
Various information can be discovered from the letters from the Edo period!