Kura Master, a world-renowned sake competition, was held in France on May 22. Afuri Sake from Kikkawa Jozo Sake Brewery in Kanagawa Prefecture was honored with two platinum and one gold award. A remarkable achievement, this win follows on from platinum and gold awards at last year’s event. With consecutive…
News stories about the difficulties sake breweries have faced due to changes in the market (and the pandemic) have been rife. But, there are some shimmering beacons of hope among the doom and gloom. A prime example is the Kikkawa Jozo brewery, located in the forested foothills of Mt Tanzawa…