Happy Saturday! This week, my wife and I are celebrating our anniversary, so I’m leaving The Japanese Bar with the babysitter.
But all is not lost, because there are some excellent articles this week about Japanese food and beverage topics.
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Japan’s New Generation of Winemakers
Japan’s wine industry has come a long way in a relatively short amount of time. Learn about the new generation of vintners shaping the Japanese wine industry from Japan Times.
Nippon Vintners Adapt to Global Warming
Climate change is already impacting the global wine industry. Grape growers in Japan are shifting towards warm-climate grape varietals and innovative viticulture techniques to adapt. Get more details from this informative NHK video.
Utah’s Tsuki Sake
Three sake enthusiasts in Utah are close to launching Utah’s first sake brewery. Hear their story from Utah Business.
Tono, Iwate and a Japanese Hop Revival
Tono, Iwate produces much of Japan’s domestic hops but had fallen on hard times. Learn how a revival is taking shape from the Japan Times.
Getting Yeasty in Tottori
Check out this awesome video of an artisanal bread maker and beer brewer in Tottori. His products are made with yeast he collects from local produce. Very cool!
Matcha Tech 2021
Eijiro Tsukada thinks that finely crafted matcha is on the brink of global domination. So he designed the Cuzen Matcha, a machine that brews the perfect cup of matcha at home. Learn his story from the Financial Times.
Miso: A Superfood
Miso is well-known for its health benefits. But if you’re curious what those benefits actually are, then I suggest taking a look at this post from Healthline. There are a few miso-based recipes thrown in for good measure.
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