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6th Annual Japan Beer Fest
February 25, 2019
It's hard to believe we've been putting on Japan Beer Fest (JBF) with The Trappist...
Spotlight on Shiga (February 2019)
February 15, 2019
Overlooking Lake Biwa from Mt. Shizugatake Sake Gumi is our monthly sake subscription service with 150...
The Shigaraki Collection
February 14, 2019
Shigaraki is home to one of "six old kilns" of Japan, considered sacred and historical. Here...
A Visit to Tomita Brewery in Shiga
February 14, 2019
Tomita Brewery is a sake brewery on the northern tip of Lake Biwa in Shiga...
A Visit to Kita Brewery in Shiga
February 14, 2019
The first time we met Mayuko Kita, of Kita Sake Brewery, was in Fremont at...
Explore Japan Map
February 13, 2019
From Hokkaido all the way down to Okinawa, we are highlighting the riches of each...
What is Tanuki?
February 12, 2019
When I started to do some research on Shiga Prefecture, I quickly found out that...
Spotlight on Shiga Regional Foods
February 11, 2019
I have lived in Tokyo in the past for about 10 years of my life,...
10% of Sales For Be-A-Mentor
February 7, 2019
For Valentine's Day this year, Yoko and I wanted to give a token of our...
New Sakes!
February 6, 2019
TATENOKAWA PHOENIX SAKEEnjoy this bold, bright, medium-bodied daiginjo while spinning an LP by Phoenix, the Grammy award-winning...
Tokens of Appreciation
February 4, 2019
We have affordable, thoughtful gifts for your loved ones this Valentine's Day! Browse the collection. 
Make It An Onsen Hygge Spa Day
January 31, 2019
We're all about hygge (pronounced hooga) here this season, a Danish term describing coziness and contentment. There's...