Types & Labels Sake Units Explained: What Are Gō, Shō, To, and Koku? (And Why Is 1 Gō 180ml?)
Learn how sake's traditional units — gō, shō, to, and koku — convert to milliliters, and why 1 gō equals exactly 180ml.
Types & Labels
Types & Labels 
Types & Labels Understanding the Differences Between Genshu, Namazake, and Namachozo — Mastering the Basics of Sake Through Pasteurization and Dilution
Genshu, namazake, namachozo: tell them apart using two simple factors, the number of pasteurizations and whether water is added. Flavor and storage tips too.
Types & Labels Does Junmai Sake Have a Polishing Ratio Requirement? The Real Answer
Many guides say junmai requires 70% polishing, but that rule changed in 2004. Learn what defines junmai sake today and how it affects taste and label reading.
Types & Labels Japan’s 8 Premium Sake Types Explained: The Complete Tokutei Meishoshu Guide
Confused by sake labels? Learn Japan’s 8 special designation types, from junmai daiginjo to honjozo, organized by two axes: polishing ratio and added alcohol.
Types & Labels Reading Sake Labels: Understanding the Back Label
Sake meter value, acidity and amino acid content: learn what the numbers on a sake back label mean, how to spot dry versus sweet, and how to find your style.
Types & Labels How to Read a Sake Label: Understanding the Front Label
What is written on a sake front label? Learn to read special designation type, production date and alcohol content, so you can choose sake with confidence.