The guest speakers were John Gauntner, the world’s leading non-Japanese sake expert, and Alex Kerr, the highly respected Japanologist who has written multiple award-winning books about the nuances of Japan’s culture and history such as “Lost Japan” (1996). The webinar was broadcasted from one of Tohoku’s largest sake warehouses at the over 400-year-old Toko brewery in Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture.

During the innovative webinar, participants located in Japan and New York were able to directly taste Toko sake along with John and Alex, as they were sent a selection of bottles in advance. John introduced the characteristics of Tohoku sake and tips on how to best enjoy this traditional Japanese drink, while Alex offered insights on the region’s landscape and culture that set it apart from other areas of Japan.

The webinar is now available on YouTube for anyone around the world to enjoy. Click HERE to learn all about Tohoku’s sake and culture!

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Located in Ginza, this “antenna shop” is the best place in Tokyo to sample and buy local specialties from Kochi Prefecture, including a large selection of regional sake, sold in the Tosa Kura sake shop.

John Gauntner, the world’s leading non-Japanese sake expert, was a special guest on the stream, and shared his knowledge of Kochi’s brews with both participants and viewers who tuned in from all around the world.

Kochi’s sake is known for being the driest sake in Japan, which makes it particularly drinkable and easy to pair with a wide variety of cuisines.

Be sure to check out the livestream: 『Japanese Sake Regional Drinking Guide | Kochi Breweries』

★”Marugoto Kochi” is an antenna shop where you can purchase various local delicacies from Kochi Prefecture, and is conveniently located in Ginza, Tokyo. If you live in Tokyo or surrounding areas and you have been to or would like to visit Kochi, you can teleport yourself there simply by setting foot in Marugoto Kochi!

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★For more information about Kochi, please see the link: Visit Kochi Japan

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