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Understanding Japonica Rice Varieties: Uruchima...
**Japonica Rice Varieties** Japonica rice, a common rice variety in Japan, can be broadly categorized into two types based on their starch composition: uruchimai (non-glutinous rice) and mochigome (glutinous...
Understanding Japonica Rice Varieties: Uruchima...
**Japonica Rice Varieties** Japonica rice, a common rice variety in Japan, can be broadly categorized into two types based on their starch composition: uruchimai (non-glutinous rice) and mochigome (glutinous...
Exploring Varieties of Rice: From Japanese Sake.
Rice can be classified into two primary lineages: Asian rice and African rice. Within Asian rice, there are three major subtypes: Japonica, Indica, and Javanica. **Japonica Rice:** -...
Exploring Varieties of Rice: From Japanese Sake.
Rice can be classified into two primary lineages: Asian rice and African rice. Within Asian rice, there are three major subtypes: Japonica, Indica, and Javanica. **Japonica Rice:** -...
Rice cultivation methods
April: Seed Planting and Nursery Select heavy and well-formed rice seeds and plant them in a nursery. Prepare the rice paddy for sowing the grown seedlings. Plow the paddy with...
Rice cultivation methods
April: Seed Planting and Nursery Select heavy and well-formed rice seeds and plant them in a nursery. Prepare the rice paddy for sowing the grown seedlings. Plow the paddy with...
The Gods of Rice - The Essential Seven for Sake...
Rice is not only a staple food in Japan but also deeply ingrained in Japanese culture. Did you know that rice has its own set of deities known as the...
The Gods of Rice - The Essential Seven for Sake...
Rice is not only a staple food in Japan but also deeply ingrained in Japanese culture. Did you know that rice has its own set of deities known as the...
Shrines and Sake - The Essence of Nature and Tr...
Shrines and sake, these two elements are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and identity. In this article, let's explore the intriguing relationship between the deliciousness of sake and the mystique...
Shrines and Sake - The Essence of Nature and Tr...
Shrines and sake, these two elements are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and identity. In this article, let's explore the intriguing relationship between the deliciousness of sake and the mystique...
Umenomiya Taisha Shrine's History and Mythology
Umenomiya Taisha - One of the Three Major Sake Shrines Umenomiya Taisha is one of the three major sake shrines in Japan, enshrining the deity of sake and dissolution, Sakatokeno-kami...
Umenomiya Taisha Shrine's History and Mythology
Umenomiya Taisha - One of the Three Major Sake Shrines Umenomiya Taisha is one of the three major sake shrines in Japan, enshrining the deity of sake and dissolution, Sakatokeno-kami...
"Oomiwa Shrine: Sanctuary of the Sake Deity on ...
What is Oomiwa Shrine? Situated on Mount Miwa in Nara Prefecture, Oomiwa Shrine is renowned as a sacred haven for the deity of sake. This shrine holds a significant place...
"Oomiwa Shrine: Sanctuary of the Sake Deity on ...
What is Oomiwa Shrine? Situated on Mount Miwa in Nara Prefecture, Oomiwa Shrine is renowned as a sacred haven for the deity of sake. This shrine holds a significant place...
Shrine that enshrines a god of sake - 1
Matsunoo Taisha Shrine It is said this shrine is called No.1 god brewing sake in Japan Since the Hata family, who is related with this shrine, was a master of...
Shrine that enshrines a god of sake - 1
Matsunoo Taisha Shrine It is said this shrine is called No.1 god brewing sake in Japan Since the Hata family, who is related with this shrine, was a master of...
Other names of Sake
It is no exaggeration to say that there are as many another names for sake as there are stars. “CHIKUYOU(Bamboo leaf)”--- It comes from Chinese historical fact. The dew on...
Other names of Sake
It is no exaggeration to say that there are as many another names for sake as there are stars. “CHIKUYOU(Bamboo leaf)”--- It comes from Chinese historical fact. The dew on...
Etymology of Sake
Sake was called “KI”, “MIKI”, “MIWA”, KUSHI” etc. in the Japanese ancient books. “KI” --- Ancient word of “Sake” “MIKI” --- Divine sake(Sake offered to God) The word “O-MIKI” is...
Etymology of Sake
Sake was called “KI”, “MIKI”, “MIWA”, KUSHI” etc. in the Japanese ancient books. “KI” --- Ancient word of “Sake” “MIKI” --- Divine sake(Sake offered to God) The word “O-MIKI” is...
Origin of Sake - 3
There is also a theory that sake brewing using koji was introduced from China from the Yamato period to the Nara period (around the 4th to 8th centuries). According to...
Origin of Sake - 3
There is also a theory that sake brewing using koji was introduced from China from the Yamato period to the Nara period (around the 4th to 8th centuries). According to...
Origin of Sake - 2
The following description is found in the Harimakoku Fudoki(播磨風土記). When the dried rice offered to a shrine was soaked in water by chance, mold grew on it. The god used...
Origin of Sake - 2
The following description is found in the Harimakoku Fudoki(播磨風土記). When the dried rice offered to a shrine was soaked in water by chance, mold grew on it. The god used...