Mari Yasuda, Author at Vino Joy News

by Mari Yasuda 2020-07-28 0

Otokoyama Honten sake brewery reopend after tsunami damages

On July 15, Otokoyama Honten, a more than 100-year-old sake brewery in Kesennuma of the coastal Miyagi Prefecture in Japan, finally re-opened its shop after being severely damaged by a devastating tsunami in 2011.

by Mari Yasuda 2020-07-23 0

Asia Japan

Heavy rains ravage Japan’s renowned Kuma Shochu distilleries

Heavy rains in Japan this month wreaked havoc on the country’s renowned Kuma Shochu distilleries, writes Mari Yasuda.

by Mari Yasuda 2020-07-16 0

Asia Japan Wine

Three top sources for English-speaking sake lovers

The popularity of sake is growing globally as the West develops a taste for the rice wine. The rise also led to an explosion of information on sake in English. Here, Mari Yasuda highlights three top sources to follow.

by Mari Yasuda 2020-06-09 0

Asia Japan Wine

Alcohol sales gradually recover among Tokyo’s restaurants and bars

How did Japanese restaurants and bars manage to keep their business afloat during and after lockdown? Smart take-away policy using smaller bottling formats and promoting rare gems are some of the strategies that saved many businesses, writes Mari Yasuda.

by Mari Yasuda 2020-05-18 0

Japan Wine

Japanese turn to booze during coronavirus lockdown

Alcohol home consumption in Japan increased during the lockdown period, when the country’s prime minister announced a state of emergency.Continue Reading