Blog

Interview with Takumi Tada of Tenpai Shuzo
September 4, 2026
We are thrilled to launch the Craftsman TADA line of shochus by Fukuoka's Tenpai Shuzo...
Shochu Gumi n.028: Introducing Craftsman TADA (Sept 2026)
September 3, 2026
When Shochu Gumi was first launched in 2019, we featured a barley shochu by Tenpai...
Sake + Temperature: A Heated Debate (September 2026)
August 27, 2026
This month’s bottles: Sankan Triple Crown Junmai Ginjo + Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo Is...
Shochu Live 2026
July 27, 2026
Shochu Live this year was beyond successful and our hearts are full. We told all...
We're Hiring a Shopkeeper
July 24, 2026
We're hiring a Shopkeeper! Umami Mart is a retail store, bottle shop, and tasting bar...
Fruity, Crisp Reiwa Era Sakes (August 2026)
July 15, 2026
This month’s bottles: Tokyo Zakari + Koueigiku Sukai Japan uses its own era system (apart from...
Homebound to Saitama: A Visit to Koedokagamiyama Brewery (July 2026)
July 3, 2026
This past February, I had the pleasure of visiting Koedokagamiyama Brewery with my family in...
Interview with Master Brewer Katsuaki Yamamoto of Koueigiku Brewery
June 25, 2026
Katsuaki Yamamoto, toji (master brewer) at Koueigiku Brewery Koueigiku Brewery sakes seemed to burst onto...
Interview w. Everyday Sake Illustrator Anders Arhoj
June 24, 2026
When Yoko and I started working on Everyday Sake, we pondered all different sorts of...
Shochu Gumi n.027 (June 2026)
June 4, 2026
It’s the event you’ve all been waiting for: Shochu Live!! Have you gotten your tickets...
Everyday Sake Release Party: Oakland
June 1, 2026
A sweet congratulatory gift from Sesame, A Tiny Bakery! We launched our new book Everyday...
Celebrating with Sake (June 2026)
May 28, 2026
San-san-kudo set used for weddings (photo courtesy of my mom) Throughout history, sake has been...