Sake On Air

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Chatting Sake Volume One
Were back with another episode of Sake On Air, and this week were trying something a little different! A casual catch-up session with our regular hosts, so you can get to know them better! In thi
Introducing Iberkanpai: A Conversation with Mayuko Sasayama
Were back with another episode of Sake On Air, and this week were headed to Spain - where sake is making some exciting moves! In this episode, our hosts Cindy Bissig and Sebastien Lemoine sit dow
Capturing Sake: A Special Photo Exhibition in Tokyo
Were back with a brand-new episode of Sake On Air and this week, were bringing you behind the scenes of a special event - a sake-themed photo exhibition hosted by the Japan Sake and Shochu Informati
Find your Sake Language at Sake Dozo Kitchen
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
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
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
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!
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
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?
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