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Sake terminology Part 4 – What is the “complexity” of sake? –

 

You will be able to enjoy sake even more by knowing the terms of sake that you can see and hear at restaurants and liquor stores.

In this article, we will introduce the term “complexity” that is often used to describe sake.

 
 What is “complexity” of sake?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q. What do you think “complexity” refers to?

 

A.

When you look up […]

Sake Terminology Part 3-What is the “umami” of sake? –

You will be able to enjoy sake even more by knowing the terminologies of sake that you see and hear at restaurants and liquor stores.
This time, we will introduce the word “umami” that is often used to describe sake.

 
What is “umami” of sake?
Q. What do you think “umami” is?

A. “Umami” is a component of the […]

Sake Terminology Part 2-What is “Kire” in Sake? –

You will be able to enjoy sake even more by knowing the terminologies of sake that you see and hear at restaurants and liquor stores.
This time, we will introduce the word “kire” that is often used to describe sake.
What is “Kire” of sake?

✨本日入荷✨
青森を代表する日本酒
田酒(特別純米酒)🍶
が入荷致しました!

キレの良い飲み飽きしない純米酒
暑い日に冷酒でクッと1杯いかがですか?🍶😍

#日本酒
#和食
#飲み会 pic.twitter.com/fWzpu2nuoK

— 個室会席 北大路(有楽町店) (@KitaohjiY) July 15, 2020

Generally, it is often used in […]

Sake Terminology Part 1-What is “Fruity” in Sake?

You will be able to enjoy sake even more by knowing the terms of sake that you see and hear at restaurants and liquor stores.

This time, we will introduce the word “fruity,” which is often used to describe sake.

 
What is “fruity” in sake?

What kind of aroma and taste do you picture when you hear that […]

The deep relationship between sake and religious rituals

For this issue, we would like to touch on a topic that we usually do not think about – the relationship between sake and religious rituals.

Sake, present in Japan from long ago
It is not clear when the sake was invented, but it is speculated that rice sake was created during the Yayoi period (between 10th […]

Is Nara or Itami the real birthplace of sake?

October 1 was “Sake Day”. In October, new sake begins to be made with new rice, and the sake made in early spring matures and becomes ready to drink, making it a timely season for Japanese sake. It becomes colder in Japan at this time, and it’s a period where you crave sake more than […]

Regarding the American sake brand “ Sake One ”

Nowadays, it is very easy to eat foreign foods in Japan, and Japanese food is also steadily spreading throughout the world. Sake is no exception, and is advancing overseas.
Not only is it being imported into America, but it is also being made in America.

Today, we would like to introduce “Sake One”, as Japanese sake brand […]

Do you know Konnyaku ?

What Japanese ingredient goes perfectly with Japanese sake??

Food called ” konnyaku ” is eaten throughout the country in Japan. This “konnyaku” is made from konnyaku potatoes, and originates from the Indochina Peninsula. It is said that it was transmitted to Japan during the Heian period. It is treated as a strange ingredient abroad. Foreigners who […]

What is Mino ware (yaki)?

This time we would like to feature a special pottery product that is found in various parts of Japan, mino ware (yaki)! I’m sure most of you have no idea what it is when you hear this word. As opposed to other pottery, mino ware does not have one specific style. Here we go!

History […]

Amazake (sweet sake)

It has gotten colder and we are nearing the end of the year. In Japan, people begin to drink amazake during events such as New Year’s and then Hina’s Festival.
It has fatigue restoring effect and prevents summer dullness, and was originally known to represent summer, but it is also good for beauty and excels in […]

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