Sake On Air

Sake On Air


Latest Episodes

Find your Sake Language at Sake Dozo Kitchen
March 27, 2025

Our hosts, Sebastien Lemoine and Frank Walter made their way west to the little spot in Hachioji called Sake Dozo Kitchen. (Which is why the audio sounds a bit funky at times, apologies!) Started in F

Busting Sake Myths
March 24, 2025

Were back with a brand-new episode of Sake On Air, and this week, were doing things a little differently! Not an interview, not a deep dive into a trendy topicjust pure sake myth-busting. In thi

Talking with the Houseman of Sake House: Julian Houseman
March 19, 2025

Hold your breath, Osakatheres a new sake bar in town! After much anticipation, Julian Houseman has taken the leap and opened Sake House in Osaka! For those unfamiliar with Julian, he is a long

Sake 101 – A Short History of Sake
March 06, 2025

For the final episode of our Sake 101 mini-series we dive into the 2,000 years of history of sake. Cindy Bissig and Chris Hughes explore the evolution of sake, not just as a beverage, but as a key par

Sake 101 – Hot vs. Cold Sake: The Great Debate!
March 04, 2025

As our Sake 101 miniseries continues, were diving into one of the most debated topics in the world of sake: hot vs. cold sake! Beyond just personal preference, the temperature at which sake is se

Sake 101 – The Art of Pairing Sake
February 20, 2025

We are continuing our Sake 101 series with a dive into sake pairing. Cindy Bissig sits down with Chris Hughes to discuss why sake is one of the best beverages to pair with food. They examine just how

Sake 101 – What is Premium Sake?
February 13, 2025

There is a lot of great sake out there, but how do you know what is good and what is not? There is no easy answer to that, because the answer is almost always, it is personal. However, you may

Sake 101 – How is Sake Made?
February 06, 2025

This is the second episode our Sake 101 mini-series! In our first episode we covered the most basic question What is Sake? and we hoped that this would help people new to the beverage get a basic

Sake 101 – What is Sake?
January 30, 2025

This week we kick off a brand-new mini-series in which we go back to the basics and focus on questions we all had at the start of our sake journey. Questions that may sound simple but may not be as ea

SAKE: The Art and Craft of Japan’s National Drink by Yoshiko UENO-Müller
January 16, 2025

There is a new sake book on the market: SAKE: The Art and Craft of Japan's National Drink written by no other Yoshiko UENO-Mller, founder of Ueno Gourmet, Sake Samurai, and acclaimed Sake Educator (a