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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... [read more]
In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... [read more] Blog: Sake Matsuri (a.k.a. Sake Festival!!)
Date: October 8th 2005
Once a year sake lovers from all over Japan gather in Saijo to sample each regions' finest sake... and let me tell you... this is a GREAT idea!!! For 1,500 Yen (about $16 Can.) you are given a once ounce sized sake glass which you walk around with to sample as much sake as you possibly can hold/tolerate. (Oh, "sake" is a Japanese alcoholic drink. The dictionary says that it is rice wine, bu ... read more
Date: October 8th 2005
Once a year sake lovers from all over Japan gather in Saijo to sample each regions' finest sake... and let me tell you... this is a GREAT idea!!! For 1,500 Yen (about $16 Can.) you are given a once ounce sized sake glass which you walk around with to sample as much sake as you possibly can hold/tolerate. (Oh, "sake" is a Japanese alcoholic drink. The dictionary says that it is rice wine, bu ... read more
