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Sake

日本酒

Brewed rice wine served warm or chilled

Japan Wine & spirit Vegetarian

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Koji-mould brewing is recorded by the Nara period; Nada and Fushimi became centres, and Edo-era filtering produced the clear sake drunk today.

Frequently asked questions

What is Sake?

Sake is a wine & spirit from Japan: brewed rice wine served warm or chilled. Koji-mould brewing is recorded by the Nara period; Nada and Fushimi became centres, and Edo-era filtering produced the clear sake drunk today.

Made with

rice

Cooked

brewed

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