Sake, known in Japan as nihonshu (literally “Japanese alcohol”), is familiar to fans of fine beverages worldwide. Sake is brewed from rice, water, koji (a fermentation starter), and yeast. The process is complex, transforming starch into sugar and...
Yamaai Crew Inc., a hospitality operator based in Nagano Prefecture, launched a new sake series titled “SAKE SHOT” on 22 December 2025. Developed in collaboration with the historic Ichinoya Brewery, the product features 50ml single...
