For the final episode of our Sake 101 mini-series we dive into the 2,000 years of history of sake. Cindy Bissig and Chris Hughes explore the evolution of sake, not just as a beverage, but as a key part of Japanese culture. This is the perfect way to wrap up the season with a look at how sake became what it is today.

Sake is deeply woven into Japan’s history, and sake history is really Japanese history. It is hard to pack centuries of events into a 30 minute episode, so this episode is a distilled version of the history of sake. We'll be making deep dives into the history of sake later this year. This episode is intended to be a great starting point for sake beginners and an insightful listen for those who already know a thing or two.

We hope you have enjoyed our Sake 101 series, and that you will stick around for more Sake on Air! If this is your first time tuning in, don’t forget to check out our previous episodes covering more sake basics like temperature, tasting tips, and food pairings!

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Until then, kampai!

Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo. Sake on Air was created by Potts K Productions and is produced by Export Japan. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow” was composed by forSomethingNew for Sake On Air.