Having long held an interest in Japanese history and culture, I decided back in 2011 to bring an end to a career spanning over twelve years in the luxury car sector and instead embark on an adventure living in Japan. My experiences during this time only deepened my interest in what is a facinating and multifaceted country, and on my return to the UK I immediately enrolled at Edinburgh University where I would later received an MA Honours in Japanese Studies. My compulsary year abroad as part of my study would again lead me to the shores of Japan, during which time I was finally introduced to the amazing world of sake. So fascinated by the many mysteries that I uncovered, I decided to write my final year's dissertation on the potential future of the sake industry.

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This resulted in me visiting several breweries in Okayama prefecture where I had the chance to talk directly with some of the incredibly talented men and women working in the industry today. Having then graduated in 2016, I once again relocated to Japan where I myself took up a position working in a small brewery on the outskirts of Okayama prefecture. Having now fully committed myself to discovering the many mysteries of sake, I hope that I can now somehow play a small role in introducing this wonderful piece of Japanese culture to others, and contribute to the wellbeing of the industry that has given me so much enjoyment.