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Proper Way to Store Sake

One of the most common questions about sake is how to store it. Questions like “I found an old bottle of sake—can I still drink it?” or “Should I store sake ...

When was Sake made? Let's explore the history of Sake.

There are many alcoholic beverages around the world. These drinks have long histories and spread across countries through human migration. Sake is truly Japa...

Meet Kubota's Tastemakers

Unconventional Sake Starts Behind the Scenes The people who make Kubota have been at it for decades. What they've developed goes beyond technique; it's becom...

The Kubota Way

Most sake brands tell a similar story steeped in centuries of tradition. Kubota takes a different path. Inspired by tradition, but never bound by it, ours is...

Following the Fireflies

In Koshiji, fireflies arrive in early summer, drifting low over the rice fields and the stream banks. For a few weeks, the satoyama is softly lit with their ...

Sake 101

What Is Sake? Brewed in Japan for over a thousand years, sake is an alcoholic beverage made with four ingredients: rice, water, koji mold, and yeast. People ...