Hiyaoroshi is Japan’s autumn-only sake, but in Canada it usually arrives months late, often from the previous year’s brew. Learn why the true taste of this seasonal sake can only be experienced in Japan.
Imagine soaking in a snowy outdoor hot spring while savoring local sake. This article explores Japan’s best onsen and sake destinations for the ultimate winter escape.
What is it really like to work as a kurabito, a sake brewery worker? This article explores a day in the life inside Japan’s breweries—from early morning rice steaming to late-night cleaning—revealing the passion and challenges behind every bottle of sake.
In Canada, Gekkeikan and Sho Chiku Bai dominate the sake scene as affordable, entry-level brands. Learn how they compare in taste, price, and availability—and why they remain the gateway to Japanese sake culture.
Canada’s liquor scene is unique and often confusing. A sake sommelier breaks down the top 3 insights: government vs private liquor stores, the rise of craft beer and local sake, and price differences that surprise travelers.
In British Columbia, liquor shopping means choosing between BC Liquor Stores and Private Liquor Stores. This guide explains their differences in pricing, selection, hours, and the best times to use each.
Winter is the heart of sake brewing in Japan. From steaming rice to bubbling fermentation tanks, travelers can witness the live process, meet the brewers, and taste freshly pressed sake—an unforgettable seasonal experience.
Autumn in Japan means harvest festivals filled with parades, lanterns, and local sake. Discover how festivals and sake come together to create unforgettable travel experiences across Japan.
Autumn in Japan marks the beginning of sake’s journey. From golden rice fields to local breweries, discover how harvest season connects nature, culture, and flavor—and why it’s the best time for sake lovers to visit Japan.
Autumn in Japan is the season of warmth and flavor. Imagine soaking in a hot spring surrounded by colorful leaves, then savoring local sake with seasonal cuisine. Discover why hot springs and sake create the coziest autumn experience.