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- Key Sake Sales Points
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Yuji Matsumoto
Master Sake Sommelier
Finalist of the 2nd World Sake Sommelier Competition. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science. Worked for Nomura Securities for 10 years. Former president of California Sushi Academy Former chief of planning dept. at Mutual Trading. Currently working for Kabuki Restaurant Corp. as a Beverage Manager of Sake.
Kosuke Kuji
Fifth Generation / Brewery Owner
Nanbu Bijin, Inc.
Born May 11, 1972. Entered Tokyo University of Agriculture's Department of Brewing and Fermentation. In 2005 became the youngest person ever to receive the Iwate Prefecture Young Distinguished Technician Award. In 2006 was selected to be a member of the board of trustees of his local alma mater, Fukuoka High School. Currently is featured in a number of media outlets including magazines, radio, and television.
*Positions of Public Service: Chairperson, Cassiopeia Corporation Youth Conference; School Board Member, Fukuoka High School, Iwate Prefecture, Vice-Chairman, Technology Committee, Iwate Prefecture Brewers and Distillers' Association.
Ayaka Ito
Owner of BESHOCK Ramen Sake Bar
Born in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture. Started going abroad including the US, Canada, and South Korea to study and deepen knowledge while still in high-school. Encountered with Japanese sake in Tohoku, while being involved in a long-term volunteering activity for the Great East Japan Earthquake. Sake of Miyagi, a famous region for sake making, was so impressive- ”I didn’t know such delicious domestic sake existed in Japan!” BESHOCK was opened in San Diego to let the world know the goodness of Japanese sake and Japanese cuisine for a responsibility as a specialist/Sake sommelier.
Ryuji Takahashi
Regional Sake Specialty Store "Ji Sakeya" Owner, Master Sake Sommelier, Shuto-Meijin, and the charismatic guru of ordinary sake.
Plans and manages events and seminars with his own unique flare to introduce the appeal of Japanese sake and cuisine, unaffected by the latest trends, while managing a jizake retail store.
David Kudo
Sake Sommelier
Master Sake Sommelier
President, All Japan News Inc.
Born Kita-Akita City, Akita Prefecture. Took over as Executive Officer of the Japanese Food Trend News founded in 1991, when the predecessor was assigned back to Japan. Currently distributed as Japan Restaurant News (20,000 issues published electronically) in North America, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
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Key Sake Sales Points
By Yuji Matsumoto
Many of those involved in sake tend to prefer to use vague and mysterious expressions. It seems as if they dislike saying anything definitive about a product’s characteristics. However, in order to sell specific sake in a market full of many options (including wine and beer), sake makers need to have a more focused development and sales effort. This can be said about both the manufacturers and the sellers. If a sake is just “good for anyone” or “goes with everything” it just won’t stand out.
Dealing with many consumers on a daily basis making proposals on sake, I realize that there are requisite key points. Going over these points alone makes the conversation a success. Roughly speaking, there are four points.
The first is aroma. Explain the strength of the product’s aroma (gorgeous or tender) and its characteristics (fruity, floral, alcohol).
The second is body. Explain the product’s sweetness, acid taste, bitterness, and also how it goes down one’s throat.
The third is food pairing. Select the absolute best dish for it.
The fourth is temperature. Explain which temperature setting is best for the product: room temperature, hot, or cold?
Sake manufacturers need to be aware of these points as well. Have a clear vision when developing a product, such as where your target market is, and what you want it to do. “I want my sake to pair with beef steaks like no red wines can” is a good example. And make sure you convey the message in your marketing effort.
日本酒セールスのポイント
多くの日本酒に携わっている人たちは、あいまいな微妙で神秘的な表現が好きだ。商品の特徴を特定したり、断言することを嫌うように感じられる。しかし、多くの選択肢（ワイン、ビールも含めた）から特定の日本酒を選んで売るためには、ある程度特定した市場に対してその商品を開発したり、提案する必要がある。これは造り手も販売者も同じだ。万人にうける商品や何にでも合うものは、あってもいいが説得力がない。
多くの消費者と日々接し、日本酒について提案しているとやはりセールストークには“落としどころ”というものがある。ここのポイントだけを抑えていれば大体は納得してもらえるものというツボだ。大きく分けると大体４つに集約される。
1つ目は、香りだ。まずは強弱（華やかかおとなしい）と特徴（果実、花、アルコール臭など）を伝える。
2つ目は、ボディー。甘さ、酸味、苦味以外にドライ感などのど越しの感覚を伝える。
3つ目は、食事との相性。ここではこれなら絶対負けない一番の料理を選ぶ。
4つ目は、温度帯。なぜこの酒は冷（常温）、燗、冷酒が向いているのか？を理解してもらう。
これは、販売者だけに限らず、生産者も商品を開発する際に重要な点である。しっかりとしたビジョンで開発し、これならこの市場、たとえばビーフステーキ料理ならどの赤ワインにも負けない、くらいの日本酒がほしいものだ。そしてそれを伝えるきちんとしたマーケティング資料や商品パンフレットの文面に記載するべきである。
Many of those involved in sake tend to prefer to use vague and mysterious expressions. It seems as if they dislike saying anything definitive about a product’s characteristics. However, in order to sell specific sake in a market full of many options (including wine and beer), sake makers need to have a more focused development and sales effort. This can be said about both the manufacturers and the sellers. If a sake is just “good for anyone” or “goes with everything” it just won’t stand out.
Dealing with many consumers on a daily basis making proposals on sake, I realize that there are requisite key points. Going over these points alone makes the conversation a success. Roughly speaking, there are four points.
The first is aroma. Explain the strength of the product’s aroma (gorgeous or tender) and its characteristics (fruity, floral, alcohol).
The second is body. Explain the product’s sweetness, acid taste, bitterness, and also how it goes down one’s throat.
The third is food pairing. Select the absolute best dish for it.
The fourth is temperature. Explain which temperature setting is best for the product: room temperature, hot, or cold?
Sake manufacturers need to be aware of these points as well. Have a clear vision when developing a product, such as where your target market is, and what you want it to do. “I want my sake to pair with beef steaks like no red wines can” is a good example. And make sure you convey the message in your marketing effort.
日本酒セールスのポイント
多くの日本酒に携わっている人たちは、あいまいな微妙で神秘的な表現が好きだ。商品の特徴を特定したり、断言することを嫌うように感じられる。しかし、多くの選択肢（ワイン、ビールも含めた）から特定の日本酒を選んで売るためには、ある程度特定した市場に対してその商品を開発したり、提案する必要がある。これは造り手も販売者も同じだ。万人にうける商品や何にでも合うものは、あってもいいが説得力がない。
多くの消費者と日々接し、日本酒について提案しているとやはりセールストークには“落としどころ”というものがある。ここのポイントだけを抑えていれば大体は納得してもらえるものというツボだ。大きく分けると大体４つに集約される。
1つ目は、香りだ。まずは強弱（華やかかおとなしい）と特徴（果実、花、アルコール臭など）を伝える。
2つ目は、ボディー。甘さ、酸味、苦味以外にドライ感などのど越しの感覚を伝える。
3つ目は、食事との相性。ここではこれなら絶対負けない一番の料理を選ぶ。
4つ目は、温度帯。なぜこの酒は冷（常温）、燗、冷酒が向いているのか？を理解してもらう。
これは、販売者だけに限らず、生産者も商品を開発する際に重要な点である。しっかりとしたビジョンで開発し、これならこの市場、たとえばビーフステーキ料理ならどの赤ワインにも負けない、くらいの日本酒がほしいものだ。そしてそれを伝えるきちんとしたマーケティング資料や商品パンフレットの文面に記載するべきである。
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