How to grow a sake barrel (sort of)
An unexpected connection between sake and forestry
Sometimes, I think I live a very lucky life. Through friends I’ve made recently, I was able to tag along on some sake brewery visits with US sake and wine importers.
So one morning in May, I wrapped up a culinary tour with a TV chef and foodie fans in Osaka and hopped on a train to Yoshino in Nara Prefecture.
My destination: Miyoshino Brewery, famous fo…