“Terroir Japonaise”: Japan’s Sake Meets France’s “Vin Natur” Philosophy

Nagayama Honke Shuzōjō, a small sake brewery in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is turning its back on the mainstream of Japanese sake-making with its focus on French winemaking concepts like terroir. A strict emphasis on locally sourcing all ingredients results in a unique drink with a different philosophy from others on the market.