September 4, 2026
We are thrilled to launch the Craftsman TADA line of shochus by Fukuoka's Tenpai Shuzo...
September 3, 2026
When Shochu Gumi was first launched in 2019, we featured a barley shochu by Tenpai...
August 27, 2026
This month’s bottles: Sankan Triple Crown Junmai Ginjo + Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo Is...
July 27, 2026
Shochu Live this year was beyond successful and our hearts are full. We told all...
July 24, 2026
We're hiring a Shopkeeper! Umami Mart is a retail store, bottle shop, and tasting bar...
July 15, 2026
This month’s bottles: Tokyo Zakari + Koueigiku Sukai Japan uses its own era system (apart from...
July 3, 2026
This past February, I had the pleasure of visiting Koedokagamiyama Brewery with my family in...
June 25, 2026
Katsuaki Yamamoto, toji (master brewer) at Koueigiku Brewery Koueigiku Brewery sakes seemed to burst onto...
June 24, 2026
When Yoko and I started working on Everyday Sake, we pondered all different sorts of...
June 4, 2026
It’s the event you’ve all been waiting for: Shochu Live!! Have you gotten your tickets...
June 1, 2026
A sweet congratulatory gift from Sesame, A Tiny Bakery! We launched our new book Everyday...
May 28, 2026
San-san-kudo set used for weddings (photo courtesy of my mom) Throughout history, sake has been...