Sake day special

Special Supplements / Sake day special Sep 30, 2023

Japan’s drink continues to gain global fans

by Sayuri Daimon

Japan’s inbound tourism is coming back strong and so are fans of Japanese sake. Japan is now open to travelers from all countries and regions after more than three years of strict border control during the COVID-19 pandemic, and this year’s Sake Day on Oct. ...

Special Supplements / Sake day special Sep 30, 2023

Kubota: An excellent choice for any occasion

The Asahi-Shuzo sake brewery opened its doors for business in the Koshiji district of Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, in 1830. Blessed with pure underground water, this area is known as one of the greatest rice-producing regions in Japan. For almost 200 years now, Asahi-Shuzo has ...