I’m an international sake sommelier.

I unexpectedly and somewhat unexpectedly obtained the 3rd level of the Japanese Sake Certificate last year, and I wanted to obtain the 2nd level but couldn’t due to work, so I chose the International Sake Tasting Certificate, which is cheaper than the Japanese one. I started in February of this year. I read through the … Read more

“Bakurai (爆雷) ” is slang for “super”

I drink alone sometimes. Last time, I bought a bottle of “Yamahoushi” which I thought looked good by chance. And today, I saw that they were selling a dry version of it. I have learned from past experience that sake labeled “dry” is suitable for drinkers, so I bought it without hesitation. Yamahoushi Junmai depth … Read more

Quick sushi bar at Shinagawa Station, where many people transfer in Japan.

Sushi is fast food in Japanese history. Shinagawa’s fish market, Japan’s No. 1, is the very embodiment of this. Located inside a train station, it attracts a wide variety of customers, allowing you to experience the everyday life of Japan. Restaurants exist inside train stations in Japan. Shinagawa Station is served by the Shinkansen bullet … Read more