History & Regions

History & Regions

Comparing Nada and Niigata: Understanding Regional Differences in Sake Through Water, Climate, and History

Nada versus Niigata: compare the hard Miyamizu water and rich style of Nada with Niigata’s soft snowmelt water and crisp tanrei karakuchi profile.
History & Regions

Tracing the History of Sake Through Historical Records — From Ancient Origins to the Modern Era

Trace the history of sake through sources such as the Kojiki and Engishiki, from myth and temple brewing to Edo distribution and Meiji-era modernization.