Japanese Sake Designed for Overseas Audiences
In a quest to appeal to foreign markets, some Japanese brewers have sought out an interesting solution! Instead of changing the tastes of their sake, they're instead looking to redesign our perceptions of it!
4 Japanese Wines from The Wonder 500™
Japan may be more famous for sake and whisky, but these four Japanese wines are sure to delight.
Sake-Flavored Kit Kats
Nestlé Japan certainly isn't afraid to break the mold when it comes to creating exotic Kit Kat flavors. The newest member of the chocolate wafer family includes another popular Japanese product—sake.
Savor Sacred Sake in Saga
The sake breweries of Kashima City open their doors to overseas tourists, offering a peek into how sake is made for one of Japan's three most prominent Inari shrines.
Sake School: How to Pair Sake with Desserts
Have you ever tried pairing sake with desserts?
5 Gorgeous Reasons to Visit Takayama
Takayama is a picturesque mountain town that's beautiful to visit all year round!
7 Japanese New Year's Traditions Explained
One of Japan's most important holidays, New Year's, brings with it unique customs—some of which date back all the way to the 800s.
5 Distinctive Sake Cups
As the home of sake, Japan is also the home of the humble sake cup!
Protect Your Drinks from Pub Ninjas
These bottle covers are actually faithful recreations of suits of armor worn by famous warriors in Japanese history.
8 Things You Don’t Know about KIT KAT in Japan
Thought you knew everything about Japan's multifaceted KIT KAT bars? Read on!
Get into Seasonal Sake
There are roughly 2,000 breweries in Japan all producing their own unique form of sake—including seasonal, limited-edition products.
A Great Selection of Sake from Across Japan
Here's a fantastic selection of sake of varying tastes, from special brews to top-class "daiginjo"! What more could you ask for?
The Incredible Edible Fungus
An unbelievable look at six products, all made with a little mold!
Sample Some Sake Before Your Next Flight
If you're in Osaka Airport trying to kill time before your departure, why not sample a cup of sake for just ¥100!
This Is One 'Cool' Sake Glass!
A sake glass that keeps your drink cool while you drink it? We'll toast to that!
The 5 Best Sparkling Sakes
Sparkling sake is a great way to step into the world of 'nihonshu,' and a fashionable and healthy way to enjoy your tipple if you're already a sake expert.
Don't Know Sake? Welcome to Sake School!
Take a short, comprehensive tour of how sake is made, what it's about, and how to thoroughly enjoy this Japanese traditional treasure!
6 Seasonal Japanese Rice Dishes
Rice is at the center of many traditional Japanese meals, providing a healthy staple to the Japanese diet. And here's a wonderful selection of seasonal rice meals, including many that are fantastic for both vegetarian and even vegan food lovers.
9 Unique Japanese Foods that Go Well with Sake
Edamame and yakitori are the go-to foods for many foreigners when dining at an izakaya—but for adventurous diners seeking something extraordinary to pair with their sake, these nine dishes are it!
Which Country Is Most Accepting of Alcohol?
You may be surprised to find where Japan ranks on how the world views alcohol consumption.
