
Redefining Japanese Sake With Ancient Rice And A Global Mindset
Our guest is Yoshiki Yukimachi, the 6th generation brewmaster of Takeno Brewery in Kyoto. Founded in 1947, Takeno Brewery is known for its high-quality sake as well as its innovative mindset. Yoshiki’...
11 Joulu 202337min

Brooklyn Kura: Leading The American Craft Sake Industry
Our guests are Brandon Doughan and Brian Polen, co-owners of Brooklyn Kura, the very first sake brewery in New York, which opened in 2017 at Industry City in Brooklyn, New York.Brandon and Brian joine...
4 Joulu 202350min

B Kyu Gourmet: Discover Casual Palate Gems
Our guest is Kentaro Tsurushima, the President of Canvas Creative Group based in New York. He consults for Japanese food businesses with 20 years of experience in the field under his belt.Today’s topi...
28 Marras 202351min

Restaurant Yuu
Our guest today is Yuu Shimano who is the chef/owner of Restaurant Yuu in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which opened in May 2023.Yuu joined us in Episode #197 way back in 2020 when he was the executive chef a...
20 Marras 202335min

Soba: As Profound As Kaiseki, As Healthy As Medicine
Our guest is Shuichi Kotani, a New York-based master soba chef with over 25 years of experience. After working at prestigious restaurants in Tokyo, including Gonpachi and the Michelin-starred Edo Soba...
13 Marras 202343min

Hokkaido: The Home Of A Unique Japanese Food Culture
Our guest is Michael Magers, a documentary photographer and journalist who splits his time between New York City and Austin, Texas. He joined us in episode #307 and discussed his affection for Japanes...
7 Marras 202356min

Shojin Ryori: Traditional Japanese Plant-Based Dishes
Our guest is Masami Asao who is a temple chef and registered dietitian based in Japan. She is also the Director of Akasaka Teran, a vegetarian cooking school located within Jokokuji, a 350-year-old te...
1 Marras 202331min

New York’s Craft Sake Brewery Kato Sake Works Successfully Expands
Our guest is Shinobu Kato who is the owner and brewer of New York’s own craft sake brewery Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn, which opened in 2020, right before the pandemic. He joined us in Episode 189 to ...
16 Loka 202340min






















