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What is Otoshi? How do you order? A cultural guide to the Japanese pub (Izakaya) and how to bring the feeling home.

What is Otoshi? How do you order? A cultural guide to the Japanese pub (Izakaya) and how to bring the feeling home.

Rice has no fruit flavors. Where does the taste of melon or banana come from? We explain the role of yeast (kobo) and the famous number 7.

Rice has no fruit flavors. Where does the taste of melon or banana come from? We explain the role of yeast (kobo) and the famous number 7.

Not just any rice makes sake. Learn all about Yamada Nishiki, the king of sake rice, and why it's essential for premium sake.

Not just any rice makes sake. Learn all about Yamada Nishiki, the king of sake rice, and why it's essential for premium sake.

Glass, ceramic or tin? We test the influence of cup materials on your drinking experience and explain when each vessel is suitable.

Glass, ceramic or tin? We test the influence of cup materials on your drinking experience and explain when each vessel is suitable.

From Omiki to the wedding: Why sake is sacred in Japan, what role it plays in Shintoism, and what the cedar ball in front of the brewery means.

From Omiki to the wedding: Why sake is sacred in Japan, what role it plays in Shintoism, and what the cedar ball in front of the brewery means.

Wilder, earthier, more complex: Kimoto and Yamahai are sakes for connoisseurs. We explain the ancient brewing methods where nature takes the lead.

Wilder, earthier, more complex: Kimoto and Yamahai are sakes for connoisseurs. We explain the ancient brewing methods where nature takes the lead.

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