The Star Wine List of the Year competition will return to Japan for the second year running in April 2026, with an awards ceremony at ProWine Tokyo. An esteemed panel of judges has just announced its finalists,...
Harnessing NFC and ID authentication platforms to deliver solutions to brands’ challenges in marketing, supply chain management, and combatting imitation goods
January 27, 2026 (Tokyo, Japan) —...
Learning on-site, practical knowledge—from sake brewers to tane-koji producers
January 23, 2026 (Japan) — In November 2025, the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) invited five wine...
A Koji-Centered Sake-Making Culture—Its Techniques and People Recognized Worldwide
January 7, 2026 (Japan) — On December 6, 2025, one year had passed since traditional Japanese sake-making using...
November 20, 2025 — The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) held a masterclass on Japanese sake during the “ASI Best Sommelier of Asia & Pacific 2025” competition in Kuala Lumpur,...
Rice Shortage and Rapid Price Increase
November 5, 2025 — Rice is Japanese sake’s main raw ingredient and a critical factor in determining quality. Approximately 3% of Japan’s total rice production...
October 23, 2025 (Kobe, Japan / Los Angeles, CA) — Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co., one of Japan’s most historic and award-winning sake producers, is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic...
Conducting a Sake Masterclass for Sommeliers in Singapore
August 29, 2025 (Japan) — The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) has further strengthened its collaboration with the Association...
Gold Medal Recognition for Fukuju’s Commitment to Tradition, Innovation, and Sustainability
June 25, 2025 (Kobe, Japan) — Fukuju, the flagship brand of KOBE SHU-SHIN-KAN BREWERIES, LTD., is proud...
June 24, 2025 (Japan) — The Kokushu Fair 2025, organized by the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS), was held in Osaka over two days on June 14 and 15. Kokushu refers collectively to sake,...
