Writer: Steve Csorgo
From Melbourne, Australia, Steve currently lives in Niigata City, two hours north-west of Tokyo. His passions include discovering local sake, dining at interesting restaurants, and traveling as much of Japan as possible.
From Melbourne, Australia, Steve currently lives in Niigata City, two hours north-west of Tokyo. His passions include discovering local sake, dining at interesting restaurants, and traveling as much of Japan as possible.
To make it easy, we’ve outlined the basic varieties of sake, along with some unique and rare brews. Study this list before your next Japan trip so you’ll go in an expert!
Packed with historical breweries producing some of the most distinct and high-quality sake in Japan, Niigata’s sake history dates back hundreds of years.
Plenty has been written of the exceptional customer service in Japan. Truly, Japanese retail workers treat us like royalty! But what about the other side of these interactions? How does it feel to be the one behind the register?







































