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Read more about the article The importance of having comments

The importance of having comments

  • Post author:Alex
  • Post published:September 24, 2019
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I've been writing in my blog for almost 2 years. In order to make it better I need more feedback from my readers. So I have a plea: please get in touch with me through comments, subscription or direct messages.

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Read more about the article Why I started learning Japanese and how it’s going

Why I started learning Japanese and how it’s going

  • Post author:Alex
  • Post published:April 2, 2019
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If you've ever been to any sake business presentation outside Japan, you had probably heard one of the most popular complaints about sake bottles: the labels are incomprehensible for foreigners.…

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Read more about the article Woes and joys of part-time blogging

Woes and joys of part-time blogging

  • Post author:Alex
  • Post published:January 24, 2019
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I can't believe that it's been a year since I started this blog. During this year I felt excited, frustrated, optimistic and hopeless. Sometimes simultaneously. Looking back I can clearly…

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Read more about the article Why I started blogging about sake

Why I started blogging about sake

  • Post author:Alex
  • Post published:August 30, 2018
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It’s been just over 8 months since I started my sake blog. So far I’ve done sixteen posts, roughly 2 posts a month, which is not too much if I’m…

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Read more about the article The first post: sake journey begins

The first post: sake journey begins

  • Post author:Alex
  • Post published:January 13, 2018
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Sugidama sake blog will be documenting my journey from a sake novice to someone, who at least understands a difference between Ginjo and Futsushu.

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Alex

Alex is a London-based sake blogger, podcaster, IWC Sake judge and sake advocate. He is a publisher of the Sugidama Blog website and a host of the Sugidama Podcast. Alex has an International Kikisake-shi (Sake Specialist) qualification from SSI (Sake Service Institute). He sees his mission as expanding the awareness of Japanese sake among as many people as possible and helping the growing community of sake lovers to bring together beautiful Japanese sake and non-Japanese food as a way to build a better understanding between our cultures.

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Recent Posts

  • Ep. 49: How to Enjoy Sake: Easy Buying Guide
  • Sake & Pintxos Discovery Night (Backstory)
  • Ep. 48: Shochu Advisor Course Overview
  • Ep 47: Sake Around the World. Sake in Manchester with Jamie Ryder (Yamato Magazine)
  • Ep. 46: Brewery Focus. Kuheiji Honten with Japan Centre
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