
{"id":59210,"date":"2024-06-27T00:00:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T00:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/slope-seekers-secure-your-rhythm-japan-ski-trip-for-2024-25-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-05-14T06:57:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T06:57:56","slug":"sake-manila-a-splendid-celebration-of-japans-sake-and-spirits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/sake-manila-a-splendid-celebration-of-japans-sake-and-spirits\/","title":{"rendered":"Sake Manila: A Splendid Celebration of Japan&#8217;s Sake and Spirits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a spirited collaboration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pwm.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Philippine Wine Merchants<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okadamanila.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Okada Manila<\/a> united to unveil the inaugural Sake Manila festival. Taking place on May 24, 2024, within the opulent confines of the Okada Manila Grand Ballroom, this event heralded a new era of sake appreciation. As the Asia Editor of Bridges Magazine, I had the pleasure of indulging in this delectable occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-center\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1120\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-525x420.jpg 525w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-1050x840.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-1392x1114.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-14-1068x854.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 <strong>Sake Manila<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This grand festival brought together sake enthusiasts and connoisseurs for a celebration of Japanese craftsmanship and tradition. Set against the luxurious backdrop of Okada Manila, the event provided an immersive experience into the world of sake, with an ambiance that hinted at the essence of Japanese culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okada\u2019s talented chefs showcased their expertise with meticulously curated Japanese dishes, cheeses, desserts, and more, perfectly paired with sake selections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sake Booths, Brews and Beverages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1120\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-525x420.jpg 525w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-1050x840.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-600x480.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-696x557.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-1392x1114.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-2-1068x854.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 <strong>Sake Manila<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first people I met was Akihiro Igarashi, Senior Managing Director of <a href=\"http:\/\/kagamiyama-sake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KoedoKagamiyama Sake Brewery<\/a>. Their Kagiyama Junmai, originating from Saitama Prefecture, Japan, embodies a delicate aroma and rich flavor, crafted from the finest Sakemusashi rice with a 40% polishing ratio. Established in 1875 in Shintomi-cho, Kawagoe City, the brewery upholds tradition while embracing innovation, prioritizing local production and collaborating with farmers to cultivate &#8220;Sake Musashi,&#8221; a new type of sake rice. Located in Kawagoe, known as Little Edo, they draw inspiration from the town&#8217;s heritage to create sake that captivates the palate and honors tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1778\" data-id=\"59220\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-3-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-3-576x1024.jpg 576w, 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href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1778\" data-id=\"59222\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-472x840.jpg 472w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-5-696x1237.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1778\" data-id=\"59219\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59219\" 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https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-6-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-6-696x1237.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1778\" data-id=\"59221\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-768x1366.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-236x420.jpg 236w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-472x840.jpg 472w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-150x267.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-300x533.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-4-696x1237.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 <strong><strong>Marco Lobregat<\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also present at the event was ShigeharuAsagiri, President and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/coedobrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coedo Brewery<\/a>, offering a delightful selection of their brews for attendees to enjoy. I had the pleasure of sampling a flight of their brews, which included their innovative creations. Coedo Brewery, originating from Saitama Prefecture, Japan, is known for its innovative approach to brewing, including the creation of the world&#8217;s first sweet potato beer, &#8220;Beniaka,&#8221; in 1996. Coedo focuses on producing premium craft beer by combining small-batch artisan techniques with traditional craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This grand festival brought together sake enthusiasts and connoisseurs for a celebration of Japanese craftsmanship and tradition.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the standout participants for me was <a href=\"https:\/\/kikuchishuzo.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co., Ltd.<\/a>, a small brewery from Okayama Prefecture, established in 1878. Yoko Kikuchi, the Director and wife of President Daisuke Kikuchi, showcased their classical brand &#8220;Sanzen,&#8221; which means &#8220;Brilliance,&#8221; brewed with traditional skills. The brewery is renowned for using Omachi rice, a specialty of Okayama, and for producing &#8220;Kiseki no Sake,&#8221; or &#8220;miracle sake,&#8221; made from rice cultivated without pesticides and fertilizers, adhering to a philosophy of sustainability and excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-1260x840.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-8-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 <strong>Sake Manila<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another popular exhibitor was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asahishuzo.ne.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asahi Shuzo<\/a>, makers of Dassai. Their philosophy, \u201cwe cherish sake crafting,\u201d is evident in every bottle. As their website states, \u201cHere at Asahi Shuzo, we craft sake to brighten your life, not to drive sales or for you to get drunk.\u201d This commitment to quality is why friends often ask me to bring back Dassai whenever I travel to Japan. Dassai is crafted for enjoyment, not mass consumption, aiming to enhance a pleasant lifestyle while remaining accessible to all. Asahi Shuzo focuses on creating high-quality sake and sharing it globally, maintaining strong partnerships to introduce Dassai to enthusiasts around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-13.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1778\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59363\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-13.jpg 1000w, 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offers a glimpse into meticulous craftsmanship. Brewed under precise conditions, it undergoes an extensive process, including over 100 hours of rice polishing to 35% and a three-week brewing period. Aged for five years under controlled temperatures, it boasts a nuanced aroma of honeysuckle, musk-melon, pear, and apple, with a delicate balance of sweetness and dryness on the palate. Tatsuriki Brewery&#8217;s dedication to using high-quality rice, particularly Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture, reflects their commitment to creating sake that impresses with each sip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Familiar Faces and Networking Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59226\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7-840x840.jpg 840w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sake-Manila-photo-7-696x696.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 <strong>Sake Manila<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival was not only a celebration of sake but also a reunion of familiar faces from various industries. I saw many friends from the food and beverage sector, including chefs, alcohol distributors, food suppliers, restaurateurs, food connoisseurs, and sake lovers. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun, overflowing with libations, gastronomy, and entertainment, with everyone coming together to experience and enjoy the diverse offerings of sake. Beyond the sake and culinary experiences, Sake Manila offered valuable networking opportunities for industry professionals and enthusiasts. 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