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  • Sake Reference Room

The Microscopic World of Sake

Period: 
Sep. 18 (Sat.) - Nov. 23 (Tue.)
Explore the world of microorganisms such as koji mold (Aspergillus oryzae) and yeast which are essential for making sake, in both the past and present.
酒くん

Sake-kun is a Kansai-jin (a person from the Kansai region) who is obsessed with sake. 
He is an experienced sake brewing craftsman.

There are hundreds of surprises about sake. Let's find them all!

桜子ちゃん

Sakurako-chan is a fairy of Sasabe-zakura cherry blossom tree studying about Mr. Sasabe who had tended her.

The more we learn about Mr. Sasabe, the more we like him! As we learn more about sakura, our appreciation
for these beautiful tree grows!