Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. Japanese spirits are celebrating their new era these days. In 2015, Japanese whisky became one of the most coveted spirits overnight when Jim ...

As interest in traditional Japanese spirits grows, doburoku's journey from the shadows back to the spotlight reflects a broader resurgence of artisanal brewing in Japan. According to CNN ...

And now, Fukano Whisky, a rice-based Japanese spirit, received one of the highest points at 2020 Ultimate Spirits Challenge. The 10-year old whisky scored 96 out of 100, which tied with Hibiki ...