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Made by two Franco-Shizuokans born in Bourgogne and driven by the love of their Prefecture.

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14 Feb
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Sugii Brewery-“Yaoyorozu”Yamahai Junmai Homarefuji

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Sugii Brewery has been brewing this particular brand for some time and it is noteworthy for more than reason. First of all it is a...
06 Feb
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Shidaizumi Brewery-Tokubetsu Honjozo Hyakumangoku

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I have always been wondering at the wisdom of creating a honjonzo. After all it is certainly more difficult than making a straight junami as...
02 Feb
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Takashima Brewery-Hakuin Masamune Junmai Genshu

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Winter is the season for strong genshu sake and Takashima Brewery in Numazu City is certainly no exception! At least they keep the names short...
02 Feb
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Senju Brewery-Junmai Shinshu Shiboritate Muroka Nama Genshu

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I just managed to grab this last bottle of a limited brew by Senju Brewery in Iwata City! It makes for another long reading: Junmai:...
30 Jan
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Oomuraya Brewery-Wakatake Oni Koroshi Honjozo Genshu

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The “Oni Koroshi/Kill a Goblin” made by Oomuraya Brewery in Shimada City is probably the most famous Oni Koroshi in Japan and actually was the...
19 Jan
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Shizuoka Sake tasting: Kumpai Brewery-Junmai Nama Genshu Fukuro Tsuri Shibori

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Kumpai might be the smallest brewery in Shizuoka Prefecture but they certainly produce some supreme nectars! Incidentally the Ichikawa family produces their own labels! You...
16 Jan
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Kansawagawa Brewery: Shosetsu Junmai Shiboritate Nama

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Winter is a great time to taste all those shiboritate/just pressed sake as they will also give you a good idea of what to expect...
09 Jan
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Kanazawa City Symbol: Kanazawa Kenroku Park Stone Lantern!

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This stone lantern in Kenroku Park is the symbol of that City! You will see on every tourism pamphlet. I know that some buffs take...
04 Jan
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Fuji Takasago Brewery-Junmai Ginjo

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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Fuji Takasago Brewery-Junmai Ginjo Fuji Takasago Brewery-Junmai Ginjo For all simple name, “Junmai Ginjo, this premium sake just released by Fuji Takasago...
31 Dec
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Shizuoka sake Tasting: Makino Brewery-Shimizu Minato Jirochou Junmai Ginjo

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Although Makino Brewery is located in Fujinomiya City at the foot of Mount Fuji, Shimizu Minato Jirochou has been one of their brand names for...
29 Dec
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Fuji Takasago Brewery-Takasago Shiboritate Otafuku Honjozo Nama Genshu Muroka

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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Fuji Takasago Brewery-Takasago Shiboritate Otafuku Honjozo Nama Genshu Muroka Fuji Takasago Brewery-Takasago Shiboritate Otafuku Honjozo Nama Genshu Muroka Can you distinguish the...
27 Dec
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Oomuraya Brewery-Rendai Goshi Shimada Juku Honjozo

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In 1601, Tokugawa Ieyasu organized the postal, transport and travelling system along the 496 kilometer long Tokaido Road from the Nihonーbashi Bridge in Edo to...
24 Dec
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Sugii Brewery-Junmai Hatsu Shibori Kimoto Shikomi

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Sugii Brewery in Fujieda City is known as the most experiencing sake brewery in Shizuoka Prefecture and one has to be quick to grab all...
14 Dec
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Suruga Brewery-Chumasa Daiginjo Genshu

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Suruga Brewery in Suruga Ku, Shizuoka City, has certainly come a long way since they acquired the license of defunct Yoshiya Brewery! Not only they...
11 Dec
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Hiroshige Illuminations in Gofuku Street, Shizuoka City!

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I Have already introduced the 45 (out of 53 + 2) Ukiyo-e By Hiroshige (Utagawa Hiroshige), the last great ukiyo-e/wood block prints master in Japan...