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Nakazawa Brewery (Matsumidori)

Nakazawa brewery, only a stones throw outside Tokyo, 100% hand-made sake, with essence of cherry blossom flower.

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Nakazawa brewery, only a stones throw outside Tokyo, 100% hand-made sake, with essence of cherry blossom flower.

Explore Japan’s Sake Breweries

Follow me on my journey around Japan visiting Japan’s sake breweries. Search for breweries by various criteria on the travelog map.

Check out my latest reviews of sake. You can search by a variety of different filters to find a sake that suits your preference.

A round up of the latest episodes of Sake on Air, Japan’s first podcast dedicated to expanding the diologue surrounding Japan’s national beverages: sake, shochu, and Awamori, which features Chris as a co-host.


Episode #S06: Sake 101 – A Short History of Sake

March, 7 2025

Cindy and I dive into the 2,000 years of history of sake. We explore the evolution of sake, not just as a beverage, but as a key part of Japanese culture.

Episode #S05: Sake 101 – Hot vs. Cold Sake: The Great Debate!

March, 5 2025

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Episode #S04: Sake 101 – The Art of Pairing Sake

February, 21 2025

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