Balance with Alcohol Shizen no Manma: Purely You, Purely Sake
“How free it feels.”I couldn’t help but smile.“Gonin Musume Shizen no Manma” is the unfiltered, unpasteurized version of...
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Balance with Alcohol A Gentle Night with ‘Hatsumago’ Kimoto Sake and Gyoza
A bottle of kimoto sake and real, aged soy sauce—proof that careful craftsmanship always brings warmth to the soul.
Seasonings Rice, Water, and Koji — Treasures of Japanese Cuisine
Soy sauce, rice vinegar, hon-mirin, salt, miso, and sake.These seasonings have long been staples in Japanese kitchens, s...
Oils Olive Oil Story: Redoro Olive Oil, a Taste of Happiness
Redoro, a historic olive oil producer from Italy’s Veneto region. One bottle, filled with over 100 years of tradition and respect for nature, brought a smile of happiness to my face.
The Earth Earth Story: Can Just One Hour of “Digital Fasting” Help Save the Planet?!
In our rapidly accelerating age of social media and AI, CO₂ emissions are rising—often without us even realizing it.But just one hour away from the internet each day might be enough to slow down the pace of global warming.
Mirin Sake Story: Sanshu Mikawa Mirin — A Taste of True Hon-Mirin Worth Discovering
Ever since I discovered Sanshu Mikawa Mirin, my appreciation for Japanese cuisine has grown deeper.Maybe you'd call it a...
Balance with Alcohol Sake Story: Ugo no Tsuki(A Nigori Umeshu That Melts Into the Heart)
Introducing "Ugo no Tsuki" umeshu—a gentle plum wine that brings back warm, nostalgic memories with every sip.
Greeting About this blog
A gentle blog that quietly celebrates the joy and emotion found in thoughtfully crafted seasonings, sake, and natural wine—with gratitude and respect for the people behind them.