About Sake etc.

Introduction to Sake

A leaflet introducing sake to foreign consumers and visitors not familiar with sake is available in English, Chinese (simplified, traditional), and Korean.

Japanese Sake Essentials

NRIB provides online videos for learning the basics of sake.

SAKE BOOK - How to Enjoy Japanese Sake -

A leaflet introducing how to enjoy Japanese sake to foreign consumers and visitors not familiar with sake is available in English.

The Story of Sake

A booklet detailing the history, manufacturing process, related product information, etc is available in English.

• The Story of Sake (Sake1)
• The Story of Sake (Sake2)
• The Story of Shochu (Shochu 1)(Revised edition)
• The Story of Japan Wine

Glossary of Terms on Sake Bottle Labels

Now, Japanese, English, Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese versions are available.

List of Standard English Expressions for Sake & Shochu Terminology

Sorry. Shochu Terms is now available the only in Japanese. Jump to Japanese Page.

• Sake Terms
• Shochu Terms

The flavor terminology and reference standards of Honkaku shochu and Awamori

• The origin of the aroma of Honkaku shochu and Awamori
• The Honkaku shochu and Awamori flavor wheel（high resolution JPEG file）

Handy Storage Guide to Sake

A leaflet introducing how to store sake to foreign distributers and people involved in restaurants is available in English.

Alcoholic Beverage Q&A

About Shochu

Annual Japan Sake Awards

We aim to investigate current manufacturing technologies and trends in order to contribute to the improvement of sake quality and enhance public awareness.

Honkaku Shochu and Awamori Contests

Honkaku Shochu and Awamori are Japanese liquor distilled using a pot still. This contest aims to assess current manufacturing techniques and trends in liquor quality, and share this information with manufacturers.

The Results of Sake and Shochu Awards (website of National Tax Agency)

Each regional taxation bureau in Japan holds a sake award to raise the technical level of sake manufacturers in each region and these awards contribute to the sound development of the sake brewing industry in Japan.