Kokuryu Brewery Virtual Tour & Tasting (May 25, 2021)
Nestled between misty mountains and the Sea of Japan, Fukui Prefecture evokes in visitors a sense of ancient Japan. Its…
read moreWorld Sake Imports believes that the best way to learn about sake is to drink some. Throughout the year we host sake dinners, Meet the Brewer receptions, tasting seminars and seasonal “new label parties” showcasing the terrific sakes now arriving in the U.S. These events are open to the public and provide a great opportunity to learn about sake, meet fellow enthusiasts and of course enjoy delicious labels in peak condition. Every effort is made to deliver maximum enjoyment ratio (moments of pleasure divided by dollars of expenditure).
Nestled between misty mountains and the Sea of Japan, Fukui Prefecture evokes in visitors a sense of ancient Japan. Its…
read moreThe Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture is one of the great brewing regions of Japan, with Aizu-Wakamatsu as its center.…
read moreLet’s head to Akita Prefecture in Japan’s cold and snowy north. Famous for its rice, lovely women and pure water,…
read moreWhen someone mentions Kyoto, historic temples, Gion and kaiseki cuisine often come to mind. But on our next journey we…
read moreThis month we travel to Ishikawa Prefecture, home base of the influential Noto Toji brewers guild. The Yoshida family has…
read moreWe invite you to join us on a sake excursion to “The Roof of Japan,” Nagano prefecture. Our destination is…
read moreAs we continue our exploration of Japan’s sake-brewing culture, we travel to Miyagi Prefecture in the northern Tohoku region. Uchigasaki…
read moreJoin us on our next sake adventure—to Hiroshima and the famous brewing town of Saijo. Here we’ll meet the Maegaki…
read moreNext month World Sake visits Sohomare, one of Japan’s most innovative brewers working in the kimoto style. The brewery’s president,…
read moreJoin us on a visit to Dewazakura Brewing Company featuring an in-depth look at their signature ginjo brewing style. Dewazakura’s…
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