*English follows Japanese 日本独特の気候風土、そして歴史文化の中で1300年以上前から作られてきた米の醸造酒「日本酒」について、実際にお酒を飲みながらつまみながら、おしゃべりしているうちに雑学が身につく、であろう、というゆる〜いMeetupを、4月11日（木）19時半から目黒で開催します。
SAKE has been made for over 1300 years in historical culture and Japan’s unique climatic climate. Pairing food with sake is a great way to add an extra dimension to any sake experience. Sake is very versatile and goes well with most types of cuisine, but food pairing can still sometimes be a bit of a tricky art.
In this event, I will introduce you basic sake pairing tips and prepare various taste of sake and food arranged from Japanese special canning ‘Kan-tsuma缶つま’. Let’s find out your best sake paring!
<Contents> *Basic sake pairing tips *Sake pairing : Over 12 patterns using 4-5 sakes.
<Fee> JPY 2,000 each
<Participation> Please contact me by Contact Limited to 8 people.
Fukumitsuya founded in 1625 is the oldest brewery in Kanazawa city, located on the coast of the Sea of Japan in Ishikawa prefecture. Fukumitsuya is a “traditional sake brewery,” meaning that all of its sake is made by hand using sake making skills and methods that have been passed down from generation to generation. At the same time, the brewery is dedicated to continuous innovation to create the highest quality sake from nature for its customers. Since 1960, the brewery has been closely cooperating with their sake rice farmers to produce the best premium sake rice for their sake.
The mineral water to brew their delicious sake comes from “Hyakunensui,” which is water that has come from rain and snow at Mt. Hakusan and over hundreds of years has slowly filtered through the ground becoming rich in minerals that aid in the fermentation process and are essential for producing great tasting sake.
In 2001, Fukumitsuya became the first major brewer to produce only “Junmai sake,” which is sake made solely from natural ingredients consisting of the finest quality sake rice and mineral water. Fukumitsuya is also famous for being one of the leading breweries to also make mature, aged sake.
Mr.Shinichiro Shimizu, the president of Shimizu Seizamuro Shoten ltd.
On 24th Oct., the 20th sake salon of the sake2020 project was held with Shinichiro Shimizu, the president of the brewery in Mie prefecture.
ZAKU sakes
“Zaku” is undeniably one of the most popular and well-known brands of sake available in the market today. “Shimizuseizaburo-Shoten,” the brewery which makes “Zaku” is located in Mie prefecture in Suzuka city, which is also famous as a location of the “Suzuka Circuit,” a Formula One racetrack. Blowing down from the mountains, the cold, winter wind called “Suzuka Oroshi” helps give “Zaku” its clear, crisp taste.
The bottle design of ZAKU IMPRESSION is traditional ISE-KATAGAMI. It’s so beautiful.
Very sophisticated, fruity aroma and the delicate, clear taste of “Zaku” has been popular with sake fans for a long time, but its popularity surged after it was chosen as the Kampai sake of the 2016 G7 Summit held at a beautiful coastal resort in Mie prefecture.
Ise Shrine
Mie prefecture is typically less well known outside of Japan but it is the home of Ise Shrine, a very sacred shrine of great cultural and historical significance to the Japanese people. Since Edo times, people have made a pilgrimage to Ise Shrine and for many people it is the dream of a life time to visit there. The constant flow of visitors to Ise Shrine has led to the development of a rich food culture which includes delicious Matsuzaka Beef and Matoya Oysters. With great food you can often find great sake and Mie is no exception.
