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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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Sake Nation “Noto Peninsula Earthquake and Sake Breweries ①”
By Kosuke Kuji
As the glorious New Year of the Dragon dawned on January 1, 2024, the voice of a TV anchor sadly urged viewers to “Please evacuate,” “head to higher ground quickly,” on the evening of New Year’s Day.
The news reported the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
Right after the earthquake occurred, a “Major tsunami warning” was issued around Ishikawa prefecture for the first time since the Great East Japan Earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued along the coastline of the Sea of Japan, and a tsunami advisory was widely issued.
The sun had set, and it was dark outside.
The New Year variety entertainment show switched to a special news report led by NHK, as various TV programs switched to news when major disasters strike to provide regular updates.
The new year started off as a tragic journey.
The status of the tsunami was not known for a while after the major tsunami warning was issued. Aware of the damage incurred by tsunamis after the Great East Japan Earthquake, I prayed for the safety of survivors. My heart anguished over not knowing the latest status of victims on site following the disaster.
Noto peninsula is also known as one of the three major regions of master sake brewers (toji), named “Noto Toji.” Home to nearly ten sake breweries, Noto peninsula is also home to my younger colleague’s brewery. From this issue on, I will share stories about the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and local sake breweries in the next several reports.
酒豪大陸「能登半島沖地震と酒蔵①」
2024年1月1日、輝かしい辰年の新年が明けた、元日の夕方、テレビでは「逃げてください」「急いで高台へ」とアナウンサーの悲痛な声が響いていました。
能登半島沖地震発災。
地震発生からすぐに、東日本大震災以来の「大津波警報」が石川県中心に出され、日本海側の沿岸部には津波警報、津波注意報も同時に広範囲に出ました。
すでに日暮れで、外は暗くなっていました。
正月のくだらないバラエティー番組は、NHKをはじめ、報道特番に代わり、テレビはいつもの大きな災害などが起きると情報が常時アップされる形式に代わりました。
2024年がどれだけ苦難に満ちた旅立ちになったか。
大津波警報が出てからしばらく津波の状況は分からず、私達のように東日本大震災ですごい津波の被害を知ってる人間からすれば、無事を願うしかない、さらに状況が分からない事への苦悩がにじみます。
そして、能登は「能登杜氏」と言われる日本三大杜氏の里。酒蔵も10蔵近くある地。私の後輩の蔵もあります。今回から数回にわたり、能登半島沖地震と酒蔵のお話しをしていきます。
能登半島沖地震発災。
地震発生からすぐに、東日本大震災以来の「大津波警報」が石川県中心に出され、日本海側の沿岸部には津波警報、津波注意報も同時に広範囲に出ました。
すでに日暮れで、外は暗くなっていました。
正月のくだらないバラエティー番組は、NHKをはじめ、報道特番に代わり、テレビはいつもの大きな災害などが起きると情報が常時アップされる形式に代わりました。
2024年がどれだけ苦難に満ちた旅立ちになったか。
大津波警報が出てからしばらく津波の状況は分からず、私達のように東日本大震災ですごい津波の被害を知ってる人間からすれば、無事を願うしかない、さらに状況が分からない事への苦悩がにじみます。
そして、能登は「能登杜氏」と言われる日本三大杜氏の里。酒蔵も10蔵近くある地。私の後輩の蔵もあります。今回から数回にわたり、能登半島沖地震と酒蔵のお話しをしていきます。
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