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by Mari Yasuda 2020-07-16 0

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

by Natalie Wang 2020-05-05 0

Japan Wine

Mari Yasuda joins Vino Joy News to cover Japan

Mari Yasuda, a wine writer and educator based in Japan, has joined Vino Joy News as contributing editor to coverContinue Reading

by Natalie Wang 2019-09-16 0

Asia Japan Wine

Japan to remove tariffs on American wine

Japan is planning to eliminate its 15% tariff on American wine imports in the next five to seven years as the two trade partners are poised to sign a deal at the end of this month.