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“Nihonshu” Now: “Jizake” Boutiques Make Sake Shopping Fun

  • Kimijima Satoshi, the owner of the Yokoyama Kimijimaya

    Kimijima Satoshi, the owner of the Yokoyama Kimijimaya

  • The tasting bar at Ginza Kimijimaya offers about 20 varieties of nihonshu.

    The tasting bar at Ginza Kimijimaya offers about 20 varieties of nihonshu.

  • For pairing purposes, the bar has a menu of about 10 snacks ranging from takoyaki  and smoked mackerel to prosciutto and cheese.

    For pairing purposes, the bar has a menu of about 10 snacks ranging from takoyaki  and smoked mackerel to prosciutto and cheese.

  • Ginza Kimijimaya store manager Kamimura Shōko (left), is a certified senior sommelier who previously put her skills to work at an airline company. The shop is equipped to advise and assist customers in both Japanese and English.

    Ginza Kimijimaya store manager Kamimura Shōko (left), is a certified senior sommelier who previously put her skills to work at an airline company. The shop is equipped to advise and assist customers in both Japanese and English.

  • The Passion Series is a collection of fine local sakes produced in very limited quantities under exclusive agreement with Kimijimaya.

    The Passion Series is a collection of fine local sakes produced in very limited quantities under exclusive agreement with Kimijimaya.

  • Kimijima helped develop this special junmai-shu glass (manufactured by Austrian glass maker Riedel), designed clarify the flavor of sake made from lightly milled rice.

    Kimijima helped develop this special junmai-shu glass (manufactured by Austrian glass maker Riedel), designed clarify the flavor of sake made from lightly milled rice.

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