Tippsy Sake Blog

When I found out about it, I was sitting in the waiting room of a veterinary hospital with my dog. The TV was set to a news channel showing wall-to-wall coverage of a disaster that had taken place ...

Tokyo is one of the most unique cities in the world. Somehow, it seamlessly blends the old with the new, offering something for everyone, from historic...

When people think of Japan, Tokyo is often the first city that comes to mind. But Japan’s second-largest city, Osaka, offers just as much charm, cultur...

Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, is not just a cultural heritage site — it’s a sake brewery hub. Its pristine underground waters and rich artistic ...

You’ve probably seen it on Instagram: an inviting courtyard garden lined with the soft glow of lanterns; wooden buckets placed gently atop smooth slabs...

While living in Taiwan, my wife and I decided to take a weekend trip to Tokyo to celebrate our anniversary. Having found a ludicrously cheap pair of ti...

After a long grueling day at the office or wandering across the city as a tourist, perhaps you’re ready to sit down and decompress with sake and someth...

In March 2023, Japan-based Tippsy members Azusa and Rina visited Mitsutake Brewing Company in Saga prefecture and spent half a day working at the sake ...

As the country’s capital for over 400 years, Tokyo boasts the best curated sake experiences. While sake saw a decline in drinkers in the postwar era, t...