
Food & Drink
Subterranean sake: Cave aging Japan’s national drink
by Phoebe Amoroso
Sake isn’t usually aged. When it is, though, it’s virtually never done over years in repurposed underground caverns.
Subterranean sake: Cave aging Japan’s national drink
Sake isn’t usually aged. When it is, though, it’s virtually never done over years in repurposed underground caverns.
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Japanese brewer releases ultra-expensive sake made from hand-cultivated rice
The unusually high price tag reflects the commitment of three people from disparate industries who were determined to create something of lasting value.
Recipe: Sauteed and marinated chilled tofu
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Japan's fatty fish: Yet another climate change harbinger?
Savor the next time you order a fatty piece of fish at the sushi counter. Fisherman on the frontlines say you may not be able to for long.