Sake

Drinking Jizake is something I look forward to in my travels to Japan.
Jizake 地酒　means local sake. What does this mean. Well, it is akin to microbrews in the US. The sake is distributed on a limited basis and is often only found on a seasonal basis. The limited distribution makes it more like a fine wine. Every season brings a different trait to the same sake.

Our favorite spot to taste and purchase sake is the Meishu Center in Hamamatsucho.
Why do we like to frequent this shop.

Well, first and foremost is the friendly staff. This trip was the second visit
for us to the Meishu Center. It was nice to be greeted with a friendly smile and gracious irrashaimase. I was really tickled that the staff remembered us from last
year.

Secondly, the selection is just awesome. Their selection may not be the most extensive, however I was not able to find one sake sold there that could be found on the shelves here in Hawaii.

The staff is attentive and knowledgable. Each of us had different traits that we enjoyed in sake. Malcolm prefers a more fruity flavor to his sake. I prefer dry more subtle flavor. Kurt prefers nigori sake. Well you get the picture. The staff was able to make recommendations that suited our palates perfectly.

I bought a bottle of sake there. Unfortunately, my schedule did not allow me a second trip there to purchase more sake. But, the rest of the gang went back on friday to purchase a few more bottles.

Meishu Center is on my itinerary on every trip to Japan.

As you can see from the picture, we made quite a splash there. In hindsight, we drank a lot of sake. Too much, nah.

Special Thanks to our friends at Meishu Center for their hospitality. We will definitely visit again.