A primer on how to drink sake mirrors that of Japanese whisky: you savor it. Considered the national drink of Japan, sake has served as a staple in Japanese cuisine and culture for centuries (as has ...

The world of sake, Japan's national drink, is vast and fascinating. There are many different flavor profiles and breweries to explore. Learning about all the varieties of sake and what makes them ...

No other non-Japanese person on earth has achieved what John Gauntner has in the realm of sake. The Ohio native, who now lives in Japan, is the world’s only non-Japanese certified master of sake ...

When strolling down the street during winter in a Japanese town, you’ll notice green, fuzzy globes suspended outside doors. Made of cedar branch tips, these beachball-sized decorations are called ...

Celebrations usually uncork with a bottle of champagne, but on this particular occasion, we chose a screw top bottle of unfiltered sake (and some sushi) to mark the triumph. Food & Drink Editor Molly ...

Today is World Sake Day – and it’s not just another meaningless food or drink holiday to add to your calendar. October 1 marks the first day of sake-making season in Japan, the fermented beverage’s ...

There’s no surer sign that summer is underway than the ubiquity of rosé wine in every glass and on store shelves. It’s safe to say that rosé has gone from a trend to a warm-weather mainstay in just a ...

Japanese culture is based on social harmony, strong work ethics, and good etiquette. There are many unspoken rules that exist in everyday interactions, many of which involve eating or drinking. From ...