Niigata Prefecture has the largest number of sake breweries in Japan and produces variety of sake. As a center of knowledge, Niigata University has contributed to the development of not only the region but also the world. In a world first, the university has been working since 2018 to establish sakeology as an academic discipline examining every aspect of Japanese sake. This book contains excerpts from the contents of a renowned lecture entitled “Sakeology,” which is one of the fruits of the university’s efforts in the field. From raw materials and production to sales, culture, etiquette, and health, this book is for everyone who wants to learn about sake in earnest.
Key Points:
◎ Inform readers about new interdisciplinary academic research on sake, which combines natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.
◎ Enable readers to discover a renewed understanding of sake through this book.