Andrew RussellNov 4, 20234 minSake 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 RussellMar 15, 20237 minThe 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 RussellJan 25, 20239 minThe Origin of SakeThere is much we still don’t know about sake. One example is the question of its birthplace. Three regions – Shimane, Nara and Hyogo -...
Andrew RussellSep 24, 20225 minStories from the Crane of the SwampWhat is it about sake that captures the imagination so thoroughly? Although lacking in number compared to those of other alcoholic...