Compared to other spirits, sake is relatively low-key but it has been slowly capturing the palates of the Filipino drinking ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.