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FUKUI – Best in Brew

As you bask in Fukui’s harmonic balance of nature, history, and agricultural bounty, find out how you can savor a piece of the region’s culinary treats. These Fukui-produced sakes are the pride of th...

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  • Much ado about MASU

    From its humble beginnings as a standard measurement for rice and sake, masu has survived the test of time to become a common receptacle in which sake is served — all while bringing out the flavours o...

  • Celebrate the Day of Sake together...

    The fight to keep sake culture alive is stronger than ever, starting with embracing the celebration of Sake Day. Every 1st October, the sake-loving world celebrates World Sake Day (Nihonshu no Hi)....

  • Kura Hopping In Fukui

    Contributing writer Denise Li gets an up close and personal look into just what goes into the creation of sake, miso, and heshiko (fermented mackerel)....

  • 2016 Kanpai to celebrate on 1st of...

    Did you know that 1 October is World Sake Day (Nihonshu no Hi)? First celebrated in 1978, after a declaration by the Japan Sake Brewers Association, there are a number of reasons why the date of 1 Oct...

  • Yamaguchi Shuzojo / Secret Garden

    A  sake brewery located in Kurume city in Fukuoka prefecture, Yamaguchi Shuzojo releases sakes under the label Niwa no Uguisu, which means “Bush Warbler (or Japanese nightingale) in the Garden”. A pop...

  • Aoki Shuzo / In The Right Spirit

    Aokishuzo has an illustrious 300-year history of sake brewing, and its owner credits long-standing relationships with all the stakeholders for its continuing success. If you ever have the fortu...

  • What is KANPAI?

    Are you a sake enthusiast? KANPAI is a supplement that offers you an insight into the intriguing sake culture in Japan. SAKE KANPAI! 2015 Related Articles >>What is World Sake Day (Nihonshu no...

  • Day Of Sake

    Did you know that October 1 is World Sake Day (Nihonshu no Hi)? First celebrated in 1978, after a declaration by the Japan Sake Brewers Association, there are a number of reasons why the date of Octob...

  • 2015 KANPAI! Event ~ COME RIDE WIT...

    COME RIDE WITH ME! Go Away’s first ever Come Ride With Me event puts the spotlight on ... sake! Want to know what’s the difference between a “daiginjo” and a “honjozo”? Curious about how to pair sake...

  • 2015 KANPAI! Event ~ HASHIGO-Go Ev...

    What is HASHIGO? Hashigo Zake is a colloquial Japanese term, and it refers to “bar-hopping” or “pub crawl”. Hashigo translates to “ladder,” and hence the literal meaning of Hashigo Zake is “liquor la...

  • 2015 KANPAI! Event ~ Sake Week ~

    In conjunction with Sake Week from 1st - 15th October, enjoy wonderful sake from our participating restaurants and stand a chance to bring home sake goodies!   All you have to do is bring...

  • 2015 KANPAI! Participating F&...

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