SB-004Shop Basics
How to scan a sake shelf without panic
A beginner's guide to reading sake shelves using visible cues like label words, bottle size, and regional names.
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How sake shops are organised and how to read what stands on the shelf.
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SB-003Shop Basics
What kinds of sake shops exist in Japan
A practical guide to the main types of sake shop in Japan, from tiny neighbourhood liquor stores to department counters, and how their range and advice differ.
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Bottle Sizes and Storage Basics to Know Before You Buy
Sake bottle sizes and home storage basics worth knowing. How capacity differs, how to handle a bottle before and after opening, and how to decide what to buy.
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Junmai, Ginjo and Other Label Words
Learn what junmai, ginjo, and other sake label terms actually tell you before you taste, with a practical decision checklist for shoppers and enthusiasts.
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