Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center
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The Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center is an educational center focused on Japanese sake, shochu, and awamori operated by the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association[1]. The center opened in 2016 and is located in Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato Ward in Tokyo, Japan. The center’s purpose is to provide resources to the public to learn about Japanese alcoholic drinks by “Seeing,” “Touching,” and “Experiencing.”[2][3][4] It is also featured as a tourist attraction in Shinbashi.[5][6][7][8]
History[edit]
Before the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center, the "SAKE PLAZA" was established in Ginza, Tokyo in 1981 by the Japan Sake and Shochu Association.[9] The Japan Sake Center closed in May 1998 and was succeeded by the "Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center" which opened in 11,Angust 2016[10][11]. Shuso Imada is the first and current General Manager of the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center since its establishment in 2016.[12]
Facilities[edit]
- Museum - Collection of tutorial and documentary videos, real samples of ingredients and brewing tools, and sake cups and vessels.[4]
- Concierge - Staff provides information on how to purchase sake, shochu, and awamori across Japan.[4]
- Tasting Bar - Bar to sample and compare various brands and labels.[13][4][14]
- Events - Hosting of sake and shochu events, tastings, and seminars.
- Shop - Range of sake and shochu and cups and vessels from across Japan.[13]
Activities[edit]
- VR Sake Brewery Tour - 360° view VR tours of the sake brewing process using VR headsets were introduced to the Information Center in February 2020.[13]
General Information[15][edit]
- Name: Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center
- Address: Nihonshuzo Toranomon Building, 1-6-15 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0003, Japan
- Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM Weekdays (Closed on weekends)
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ "About Japan Sake and Shochu makers Association(日本酒造組合中央会の概要)" (PDF). Ministry of Finance Japan.
- ↑ "JSS Information Center". Honkaku Shochu and Awamori. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ "Entrance to Japanese Sake Culture: See, Touch, and Experience! Japanese Sake Information Center" reopens with a new look.（見て・触れて・体験する、和酒文化のエントランス！「日本の酒情報館」がリニューアルオープン）". SAKE TIMES.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center". ichibansake.com.
- ↑ "Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center". JAPAN TRAVEL by Navi time.
- ↑ "Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center". TripAdvisor.
- ↑ "Shimbashi A course that goes around the areas where the Japanese railway originated" (PDF). Minato City.
- ↑ "Sake Tasting Experience @ the Japanese Sake and Shochu Information Center". TOHOKU × TOKYO.
- ↑ "History of Sake". Japan Sake and Shochu Association. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ "Japan Sake Brewers Association renews "Sake Information Center" to strengthen communication to foreigners.（日本酒造組合中央会、「酒情報館」を一新 外国人へ発信強化）(JP)". The Japan Food Jurnal.
- ↑ "Entrance to Japanese Sake Culture: See, Touch, and Experience! Japanese Sake Information Center" reopens with a new look.（見て・触れて・体験する、和酒文化のエントランス！「日本の酒情報館」がリニューアルオープン）". SAKE TIMES.
- ↑ "Shuso Imada". Sake On Air. 13 August 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Visit the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center to experience the VR sake brewery tour and sake tasting!". IKIDANE NIPPON. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ "A Guide for Drinking Sake & Shochu in Tokyo". FOODICLES.
- ↑ "Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center". Japan Sake and Shochu makers Association.
External Links[edit]
- Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association English Website
- Information on Liquor Administration
- Sake Tasting and Brewery Tours, Tokyo
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