Sake was first mentioned in history books about 1300 years ago.

The primary ingredients are rice and water.
Since rice is starchy, alcohol cannot be made with rice alone.
Sake was made in saccharification and alcohol's simultaneous production using a uniquely evolved manufacturing method called “Multiple Parallel Fermentation.”

Sake has strict rules.
The only ingredients are rice, rice koji (malted rice), and water. Also dosage(adding sugar) is not allowed. In other words, alcohol in which the aroma and flavor have been added or adjusted before shipping are prohibited from being labeled as“sake”.

Under this strict rule, sake is made in sake breweries all over Japan. The combination of the differences in rice varieties, rice polishing rate, water, yeast, manufacturing method, and master brewer's creativity gives the unique aroma and individuality to each sake.

In addition, you can also enjoy selecting a sake cup because depending on the material, such as glass, tin, and pottery, and the shape of the sake cup, the aroma and flavor of sake can be further characterized.Also, with its Umami and acidity, sake complements dishes and expands the various cuisine flavors.

In my twenties and thirties, I didn't like sake because I had a strong image of the drink as“alcohol for getting drunk” rather than “enjoying its flavor”. I wasn’t even aware of the existence of local sake.

I have lived in several countries and have traveled to more than 30 countries around the world, i