Yakitoriguy: Yakitori, Sake and the Art of Japanese Craftsmanship
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Yakitoriguy: Yakitori, Sake and the Art of Japanese Craftsmanship

Editor’s note: This interview has been condensed for clarity. Yakitoriguy doesn’t tell anyone his real name. He doesn’t want people to get distracted ...
Why French Master Blenders Are Making Sake
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Why French Master Blenders Are Making Sake

Editor’s note: Some quotes in this article have been translated from their original French. At Tippsy, we’ve long believed it, but two former chefs de...
Building the Aizu’s Terroir with Renewable Energy-Yamatogawa
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Building the Aizu’s Terroir with Renewable Energy-Yamatogawa

While there are many sake breweries that aim to be sustainable and eco-friendly, Yamatogawa Brewing Company takes the extra mile by generating renewabl...
One of the Youngest Yet Most Refined Sake Brands, Ninki-Ichi
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One of the Youngest Yet Most Refined Sake Brands, Ninki-Ichi

While there are many sake breweries with a long history in Fukushima, Ninki Brewing Company started its brand in 2007. The president, Yujin Yusa, chall...
The Secret of Long-loved Flavor of Naraman Sake
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The Secret of Long-loved Flavor of Naraman Sake

Yumegokoro Brewing Company is famous for their award-winning Naraman series. The brewery president, Nobuo Shoji, shares his humble work ethic of cheris...
Craftsmanship That Moves People—Homare Brewing Company
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Craftsmanship That Moves People—Homare Brewing Company

Among Tippsy’s fruity sake fans, Homare is one of the most beloved brands with delightful and unique fruity flavored sake. The fourth-generation brewer...
Making The Best Quality Sake Accessible Worldwide—Okunomatsu
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Making The Best Quality Sake Accessible Worldwide—Okunomatsu

Anyone who follows major sake competitions have most likely heard of Okunomatsu Brewing Company, as some of their sake brands regularly win gold medals...
The Pride of Aizu Toji and Suehiro Brewing Company
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The Pride of Aizu Toji and Suehiro Brewing Company

Suehiro Brewing Company is one of the most fun breweries to visit—located in one of the beautiful tourist destinations in Tohoku, Aizu Wakamatsu, Fukus...
How Heiwa Transformed Their Sake Brewery with a Startup Approach
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How Heiwa Transformed Their Sake Brewery with a Startup Approach

Among many innovative sake breweries out there, Heiwa Brewing Company sheds light on a bit of a different angle to change the way they make sake. This ...