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Can You Day-Trip a Sake Brewery from Tokyo? May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan CitiesCan You Day-Trip a Sake Brewery from Tokyo?Can you day-trip a sake brewery from Tokyo and actually be back in Shinjuku for dinner? Yes, and you do…26 min read
A Drinker’s Guide to Kyoto’s Bars and Breweries May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan CitiesA Drinker’s Guide to Kyoto’s Bars and BreweriesThe brewer at Matsumoto Shuzo poured the first cup, watched my face, and said: “Kyoto sake is not Niigata sake.…29 min read
Sake in Japan: A Drinker’s Travel Guide May 7, 2026 by drinkingjapan SakeSake in Japan: A Drinker’s Travel GuideAsk for sake in Japan and you'll often get a slightly puzzled look. The word doesn't mean what you think…23 min read