Japan—The Japanese have been drinking sake since the eighth century. Back then, it was believed the rice-based liquor warded ...

At Ukiyo Omakase, a Japanese bath-house-inspired fine ... Dish: Square Nori Chips, Takoyaki, Rice Cakes & XO Sauce Whisky Pairing: Akashai 5 Year Sake Cask Whisky This whisky blends two Mars ...

Facing a declining domestic sake market, rice wine maker Hakkaisan Brewery Co. will launch its first-ever whisky, made primarily from rice instead of traditional malted barley. The new product ...

Known for making premiere whiskey, House of Suntory’s new Haku ... of Japanese culture at its finest. “Pure, white Japanese rice is respected as a luxury. It's the ultimate symbol of Japan ...

Faced with shortages and rising prices for domestic rice, many Japanese are doing what was once unthinkable — buying a foreign variety. By John Yoon and Hisako Ueno John Yoon reported from a ...

TOKYO-When a severe rice shortage sent prices skyrocketing in Japan in 2024, Tokyo restaurant owner Arata Hirano did what had once seemed unthinkable: He switched to an American variety.

TOKYO (Reuters) - When a severe rice shortage sent prices skyrocketing in Japan last year, Tokyo restaurant owner Arata Hirano did what had once seemed unthinkable: he switched to an American variety.