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A Journey for the Senses: Sawanoi Sake Brewery Tour in Tokyo, Where History and Nature Meet

A report on a visit to Sawanoi, a sake brewery nestled in the Mitake Gorge of Ome City, Tokyo. Discover the secrets of the 300-year-old brewery's earthen-walled structure, the "Kuramori" aged sake cellar, and the two unique wells that are the lifeblood of their sake. Ai also shares about the on-site cafe. Join her on a journey to find healing in nature, history, and delicious sake.

2025.08.13

Sake Brewery

Rainy Day, Sunny Spirits! Koyamahonke Shuzo Brewery Opening & A Moving Encounter with Aged Sake ‘Ito’

Koyamahonke Shuzo brewery opening report! Ai from Sake Days shares insights from the sake lecture, market trends, and a passionate account of tasting 'Ito,' a moving Sherry cask aged Kijoshu. Step into a new world of sake!

2025.04.14

Sake Brewery

Osaka Night Views & Whisky: Awesome Reunion After 6 Years!

Had an awesome reunion with a friend in Osaka after 6 years! Checked out "Whisky Dining WWW.W" at Grand Front Osaka - amazing night view, great whisky tasting, and tried the cool limited edition ROKU Sakura Bloom gin. Sharing about a perfect night with good food, good drinks, and great company.

2025.04.13

The spice of life

Spring in Full Bloom! A Heart-Fluttering Pink Encounter 🌸 Eikofuji Aiyama Junmai Daiginjo Muroka -EXOTIC HEAVEN LOVE MOUNTAIN-

Review of Eikofuji's limited edition "Aiyama Junmai Daiginjo Muroka -EXOTIC HEAVEN LOVE MOUNTAIN-". Features its fruity taste, lovely pink spring label, brewery info (Fuji Shuzo), and the appeal of Muroka Nama Genshu. Recommended for fans of fruity, sweet sake and those curious about Aiyama rice.

2025.04.10

Sake Brands

Savoring Hirohiko Araki-Designed Yebisu Beer! 🌸

Drinking Yebisu beer designed by Hirohiko Araki. This blog post reflects on memories of JoJo and considers the potential of Japanese manga and anime culture in the design of sake.

2025.04.03

The spice of life

Family Smiles and a Delicious Food Adventure at COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT in Kawagoe

Had a fantastic family lunch at COEDO BREWERY THE RESTAURANT in Kawagoe for my mom's birthday! Enjoyed amazing Chinese-inspired dishes and their craft beer "Kourin" straight from the brewery. Even imagined some sake pairings! It was a truly heartwarming time.

2025.04.02

Sake bar, Restaurant

🚄✨ Our Secret Izakaya on the Shinkansen: Opening Our “Shinkansen Izakaya” on the Way Back!

On the way back from Nagoya, we opened our secret "Shinkansen Izakaya" with a colleague on the bullet train! This is a report on the blissful time we spent savoring the fruity "Born Junmai Daiginjo Tsubaki" with sushi and firefly squid.

2025.04.01

The spice of life

Unexpectedly Opened! Enjoying “Izakaya Shinkansen” on the Way to Nagoya with My Secret Weapon for Travel, plastic bottle Sake🍶✨

reports on her "Izakaya Shinkansen" experience on the way to Nagoya, featuring the unique pet bottle sake "Raifuku Junmai Ginjo" found at Tokyo Station. Discover the joys of enjoying sake on the bullet train!

2025.03.31

The spice of life

Yakatabune Fun: Enjoying Tokyo’s Sparkling Night and a Little Sake

Sake Days Ai shares her experience at a company yakatabune party cruise in Tokyo Bay, enjoying the night view, Rainbow Bridge, and drinks. Learn what a yakatabune is and why it's a fun Japanese experience.

2025.03.30

Sake bar, Restaurant

A Luxurious Moment Savoring Saitama’s Bounty: My Encounter with “Mikadomatsu Hojyo Kanshasai Sai no Kagayaki 100% Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu”

Blogger Eye reviews "Mikadomatsu Hojyo Kanshasai Sai no Kagayaki 100% Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu," a local Saitama sake. She explains the appeal of Saitama rice, its fruity aroma, and complex taste in an easy-to-understand way for beginners.

2025.03.29

Sake Brands