Taku Iguro named Japan’s Best Sommelier 2020
Taku Iguro, sommelier of three Michelin-starred restaurant L’OSIER in Ginza Tokyo, saw off tough competition and was named the Best Sommelier of Japan in 2020.
Category: Japan
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.