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A visit to Niigata, Japan's kingdom of sake

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September 10, 2025 • 10:15 AM
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Niigata on the west coast of Japan's Honshu Island has more sake breweries than any other prefecture.

A visit to Niigata, Japan's kingdom of sake

Niigata on the west coast of Japan's Honshu Island has more sake breweries than any other prefecture. The area is is renowned for its frigid winters which create the perfect low-temperature setting for slow, gentle fermentation, resulting in a smoother and mellower tasting sake, Japan's famous rice wine.

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