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Finally, spring! And few things reflect the newness of life more than the flowers in bloom. Flowers have always held an important role in Japanese culture. From fabrics to family crests, interior accents in homes and hotels, delicate ceramic dishes, even city sewer covers, flowers adorn and impart special meaning to everyday objects. Cherry blossoms […]

Sometimes, a good cocktail is what’s needed! Especially in the cooler months when beer feels out of sync with the weather and wine might be a little heavy, a mix of something fits the craving. Cocktails can be a little intimidating to make at home, but thanks to the growing collection of sake cocktail recipes

When the crisp autumn winds tap on the window, it’s time for hot pot! Nabemono, a compound word made up of nabe for “cooking pot” and mono for “things,” is a category of Japanese hot pot that is especially nourishing to the body and soul. It’s the kind of dish that calls for friends and

Early spring in Japan You might believe the flowering trees to be cherry blossoms but it is actually the plum blossom that graces the landscape beginning in mid-February, giving new hope and life after a long winter. Although they might look alike, the plum blossom is very different from the popular sakura in petal count,

Here we are, 2021! Although we’re still figuring out a lot, the new year brings a sense of relief and excitement that we might one day soon be able to reconnect and start anew. Could this be the year we fall back in love—with our lives, our homes and our work? One of the things

The next best thing to actually being in Japan is eating really good Japanese food with sake in hand. There is something so comforting and satisfying about savory, umami flavors accompanied with the country’s “rice wine”. If I could be at a sake bar or izakaya three times a week, that’s where you would find

It’s been an amazing year for Japanese sake and 2020 has much more in store! With sake, “beauty is in the eye of the drinker” and with so much variety and versatility, we thought we’d share some of our staff’s unique picks for drinkers who want to explore a little more in major categories: junmai,

Today is World Sake Day! Across Japan and around the world, sake’s heritage and history will be celebrated with sake tasting and food pairing events. It’s another reason to love the month of October! In 1978, the Japan Sake Brewers Association declared October 1st as “Nihonshu no Hi” or “Sake Day” to recognize the talents