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Sake dominance in Showa-era Japan
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For sake enthusiasts, this one taken in Shizuoka in the early post-war period fitted that...
Andrew Russell
Nov 4, 20234 min read
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The Story of Ikeda: The rise and fall of a sake brewing powerhouse.
Historical background Nothing embodies the ebb and flow of the sake industry like the history of its prominent regions. Nowadays, Nada...
Andrew Russell
Mar 15, 20237 min read
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The Origin of Sake
There is much we still don’t know about sake. One example is the question of its birthplace. Three regions – Shimane, Nara and Hyogo -...
Andrew Russell
Jan 25, 20239 min read
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Stories from the Crane of the Swamp
What is it about sake that captures the imagination so thoroughly? Although lacking in number compared to those of other alcoholic...
Andrew Russell
Sep 24, 20225 min read
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