Sake. Japanese food. It sounds pretty obvious but not if you’re Naoto Mizuno, president of the much-lauded Kokuryu brand of ...

In more than 2,000 years since then, rice has not only served as a staple in Japanese cooking, but also in sake production.

Transforming Sake from a Cultural Experience to a Business Asset (Japan) -- At ProWein 2025, held from March 16 ...

Embedded in Japanese culture is the iconic rice wine, sake, but despite its household name, it has long been misunderstood.

Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...

People tend to think of udon as the thick noodles served in soup at inexpensive Japanese restaurants, but there are many types. For this recipe, buy dried udon that’s about the thickness of ...

OSAKA, Japan—The Japanese have been drinking sake since the eighth century. Back then, it was believed the rice-based liquor warded off ghosts. Today, it has a stronger spirit to contend with ...