Sake Cheat Sheet: Get Your Drink on with This Handy Guide to Nihonshu blog.gaijinpot.com

Sake is Japan’s national beverage and plays an important role in Japanese culture. It’s often used in Shinto rituals, sipped on special occasions such as New Year’s Day and these days it’s also experiencing a growth in popularity overseas. Here’s a quick primer to help you navigate your way around this quintessentially Japanese libation.