Sake, the national beverage of Japan, is one of the world's most complex and beguiling drinks. Its history dates back more than 2,000 years, to when rice cultivation was brought to Japan from China.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The world of sake, Japan's national drink, is vast and fascinating. There are many different flavor profiles and breweries to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. If you go to a Japanese restaurant in the U.S., Nigori may be the first sake that ...

In the summer of 2022, Japan launched a business contest to get young people to drink more booze, combatting a declining alcohol industry. The Sake Viva! contest is organized by Japan’s official ...

If your experience with sake is limited to the warm cup at your local sushi spot, you’re missing the larger world of sake, which is as nuanced and layered as wine. The traditional Japanese drink is ...

Heavensake, led by Carl Hirschmann and Champagne master Régis Camus, innovates traditional sake by applying assemblage blending techniques. Their new "Noguchi Prestige" is a rare collaboration with 92 ...

Jessica Kozuka is a Tokyo-based writer and editor. Her work has appeared in publications such as Wine Spectator, Sake Times, Travel + Leisure, CNN Travel, and The Japan Times. Warming sake, known as ...

The world of sake, Japan's national drink, is vast and fascinating. There are many different flavor profiles and breweries to explore. Learning about all the varieties of sake and what makes them ...