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The Art of Clear Amazake KOJI CLEAR

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The Art of Clear Amazake KOJI CLEAR

Redefining the Essence of Koji Nestled in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture|one of Japan’s most esteemed rice-producing regions and the birthplace of celebrated sake such as Dewatsuru and Kariho|a new era of fermentation is being born. Introducing KOJI CLEAR. Crafted exclusively from rice koji, premium rice, and pure water, KOJI CLEAR is an exquisite, crystal-clear, non-alcoholic […]

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An Ode to Freedom and Romance

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An Ode to Freedom and Romance

LIBROM’s “Kyoho and Oak” Unveils a New Paradigm Tucked away in a quiet alley of Fukuoka’s Chuo Ward lies an exclusive boutique brewery. Founded in 2021, LIBROM Craft Sake Brewery is an urban sanctuary whose name gracefully intertwines the Italian words LIBERTÀ (freedom) and ROMANZO (romance). Their guiding ethos is as poetic as it is […]

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Memories of a Monastery, A Love Letter to a Daughter

Domaine Dominique GRUHIER

Memories of a Monastery, A Love Letter to a Daughter

800 Years of Domaine Gruhier’s “Cuvée Juliette” In the village of Épineuil in the Yonne, northern Burgundy, the landscape unveils a serene, contemplative elegance|strikingly distinct from the glamorous hills of the Côte d’Or. There, a monastery that has witnessed the passage of eight centuries still stands in graceful silence. In 1212, Cistercian monks established the […]

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A Third Masterpiece, Toward Burgundy

Domaine DECELLE

A Third Masterpiece, Toward Burgundy

Domaine Decelle & Fils Paints a Portrait of Chambolle-Musigny In the world of French wine, there’s an unspoken rule: earn renown in one region, and that should be enough. But Olivier Decelle has transcended this convention|twice. In the southern Roussillon, he took the reins of Mas Amiel, a storied name in fortified wines. In Saint-Émilion, […]

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A Red Wine Born of White Rock

Chateau de GARNEROT

A Red Wine Born of White Rock

Two Female Vintners Resurrect a Burgundian Château In the Côte Chalonnaise of southern Burgundy|a serene enclave nestled just beyond the famed Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune|stands an 18th-century jewel: Château de Garnerot. Once the beating heart of Burgundy’s viticultural high society, this historic estate hosted prestigious gatherings of the Confrérie Saint-Vincent and grand […]

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Gin Born in the Birthplace of Sake

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Gin Born in the Birthplace of Sake

How Umenoyado Shuzo Elevated “Sake” into an Exquisite Botanical Nestled at the foot of Mt. Katsuragi in Nara Prefecture|the southwestern edge of the Yamato Basin|lies Umenoyado Shuzo. Founded in 1893 (Meiji 26), this historic brewery has perfected the art of sake crafting for over 130 years. Its name is inspired by a magnificent 300-year-old plum […]

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The Renaissance of Shochu in the High-End Cocktail Scene

DAIYAME, SEKITOBA

The Renaissance of Shochu in the High-End Cocktail Scene

Japanese shochu is an exquisite distilled spirit with a rich heritage spanning over 500 years. The artisanal journey begins by saccharifying select grains with pristine koji mold, followed by fermentation and a meticulous single distillation in a traditional pot still. In December 2024, Japan’s time-honored sake-brewing techniques|encompassing the mastery behind shochu|were proudly inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural […]

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May you be blessed with ten millionfold good fortune

AWARD : GIN

May you be blessed with ten millionfold good fortune

The Five Masterful Techniques Hakkaisan Brewery Infuses into its Premium Rice Shochu In Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture|one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions|stands the sacred peak of Mount Hakkai (1,778m). Long revered as a spiritual training ground for Shugendo ascetics, the mountain lends its name to the illustrious Hakkaisan Brewery. Founded in 1922 (Taisho 11), the […]

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A Quiet Evolution

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A Quiet Evolution

Women Return to the Helm of Sake Brewing The Invisible Boundaries Dissolve For centuries, Japanese sake breweries observed nyōnin kinsei, an unwritten rule prohibiting women from entering the kura (brewery). Folklore claimed women’s cosmetics or body temperature would disrupt the delicate kōji mold. Yet today, in 2026, this long-standing barrier is quietly dissolving. A Return to Historical Roots Tracing sake’s origins reveals […]

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A Reinvention in Its 71st Year

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A Reinvention in Its 71st Year

Why Saburomaru Distillery is Transcending “Everyday Whisky” At Saburomaru Distillery in Tonami, Toyama Prefecture, there was a whisky crafted continuously for 71 years. First released in 1953, “Sunshine Whisky” was an accessible blended whisky housed in generous 1.8-liter bottles. A beloved staple in local eateries across Hokuriku, it was undeniably a drink for the people. […]

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A still born from centuries of temple bell craftsmanship

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A still born from centuries of temple bell craftsmanship

How Saburomaru Distillery’s “THE EMPEROR” captivated the global stage Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, lies the Hokuriku region’s oldest whisky distillery: Saburomaru. Licensed since 1952, this boutique distillery, with over 70 years of heritage, is currently commanding unprecedented acclaim from the global whisky elite. The secret? A singular, revolutionary still. […]

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Flowers on the Path

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Flowers on the Path

The Exquisite World of ‘Rojo Hana Ari Sazanka’ | A Junmai Sake Inspired by Zen In Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture|nestled in a serene basin separated from Kyoto by a single majestic mountain range|lies the birthplace of the Tamba Toji, one of Japan’s most renowned guilds of master sake brewers. Blessed with the piercing winter cold […]

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