How Japanese sake went from being a sacred drink reserved for the gods to a versatile beverage enjoyed for its own sake – and, recently, in yummy cocktails.
A leading researcher in addiction joins a growing chorus of critics who say Japan’s popular alcoholic drink needs to be regulated like a drug.
A drop in drinking in Japan has more bars and restaurants turning towards non-boozy options – and even sake manufacturers are boarding the bandwagon.
There’s so much more to Japanese alcoholic drinks than sake and whisky. And this book gives a complete guided tour.
A popular line of alcoholic drinks is bucking Japan’s drinking decline. Here’s why it’s so cheap – and why some experts are worried.
Do you think you hate Japan’s famous beverage made from fermented rice? There’s likely a simple reason for that.
Japan’s Hibiki shortage is proving profitable for some scammers.
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