From Local Brewery to Global Sake Giant: The History of Gekkeikan
Sep 22, 2023
BY Lewis Amer
When it comes to alcoholic beverages in Japan, sake is undoubtedly the oldest and most popular example. When we hear the word ‘sake’ we generally think of rice wine which is known as nihonshu in Japanese, as the word ‘sake’ simply refers to alcohol in general. […]
The History of Fushimi (Kyoto), the Temple of ‘’Red Gates’’
Apr 17, 2023
BY Amna Bibi
Kyoto, a city on the island of Honshu, was once the capital of Japan. It is a famous historic spot and is mainly known for its collection of Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, wooden houses, imperial palaces and gardens, just to name a few. Formal traditions of […]
