Sake On Air

MAR 20, 2026

Sipping in Style: Exploring Japan’s Sake Cups

Shuki, or sake vessels, are more than just cups for serving sake. They add another layer of enjoyment to the drinking experience, and come in a remarkable variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. As you use them they come to have their own meaning and special value as well. In this episode of Sake on Air, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miho.sakebu/" title="">Miho </a>explores the fascinating world of sake cups with Japanese pottery expert <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ry_yakimono_gallery_kyoto/" title="">Robert Yellin</a>, from everyday drinking vessels to those used in special rituals. From <a href="https://japanesepottery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">his pottery gallery in Kyoto</a>, Robert shares his expertise and experiences, revealing how ceramic sake vessels can transform a simple tasting into a more holistic experience. For more discussion about sake cups with Robert, you can also listen to our <a href="https://sakeonair.com/episodes/pottery-and-sake-with-robert-yellin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">previous talk with Robert</a> in 2020. As always, if you have questions or comments, please do share them with us at [email protected] or send us a message on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakeonair/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sakeonair/">Facebook,</a> or <a href="https://sakeonair.substack.com/">Substack</a>! We’ll be back very soon with plenty more Sake On Air. Until then, kampai! Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the <a href="http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/about.html">Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association</a> and is broadcast from the <a href="http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/">Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo</a>. Sake on Air was created by Potts K Productions and is produced by Export Japan. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow,” was composed by <a href="https://www.forsomethingnewmusic.com/">forSomethingNew</a> for Sake On Air.

51 MIN

MAR 20, 2026

Seeking Shizuoka Sake with Jacky Royer

67 MIN

MAR 19, 2026

A Traveler’s Guide to Awamori in Okinawa

Awamori is a traditional spirit from Okinawa with a history of over 500 years, yet it remains little known outside Japan. In this episode of Sake on Air, Miho interviews two Okinawa-based drinks professionals, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madoka_numata" title="">Madoka Numata</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bluehabu" title="">Maurice Dudley</a>. They talk about about places visitors can explore in Okinawa—particularly in the capital city of Naha—to taste, learn about, and experience awamori, along with its rich culture and history. As always, if you have questions or comments, please do share them with us at [email protected] or send us a message on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakeonair/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sakeonair/">Facebook,</a> or <a href="https://sakeonair.substack.com/">Substack</a>! We’ll be back very soon with plenty more Sake On Air. Until then, kampai! Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the <a href="http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/about.html">Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association</a> and is broadcast from the <a href="http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/">Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo</a>. Sake on Air was created by Potts K Productions and is produced by Export Japan. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow,” was composed by <a href="https://www.forsomethingnewmusic.com/">forSomethingNew</a> for Sake On Air.

46 MIN

MAR 18, 2026

Izakaya 102: Some of Our Recommendations for Good Sake, Good Food, and Good Company

Following up on our <a href="https://sakeonair.com/2026/01/10/visiting-an-izakaya-101-tips-and-advice-from-sake-on-air/" title="">Izakaya 101 </a>episode, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frank_eats_food/">Frank</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakenomad/">Cindy</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakenotabibito/">Chris</a> share some of their favorite sake focused restaurants and watering holes. Cindy took on Kyoto, Chris led the Tokyo discussion, and Frank filled in the gaps with off the wall picks from places in between. Our rollicking discussion bounces around all of the archipelago, and it’s hard to imagine someone who has visited every place on our list. Here are all the izakaya talked about on the show. <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1TrHPiClGzgHw8-QzHfO_4DYFYGnSHkc&usp=sharing">https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1TrHPiClGzgHw8-QzHfO_4DYFYGnSHkc&usp=sharing</a> Also checkout the site Chris mentioned: bentojp.com As always, if you have questions or comments, please do share them with us at [email protected] or send us a message on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakeonair/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sakeonair/">Facebook,</a> or <a href="https://sakeonair.substack.com/">Substack</a>! We’ll be back very soon with plenty more Sake On Air. Until then, kampai! Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the <a href="http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/about.html">Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association</a> and is broadcast from the <a href="http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/">Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo</a>. Sake on Air was created by Potts K Productions and is produced by Export Japan. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow,” was composed by <a href="https://www.forsomethingnewmusic.com/">forSomethingNew</a> for Sake On Air.

61 MIN

MAR 17, 2026

Going to Sake Events and How to Find Them

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakenomad/" title="">Cindy</a> leads a year-long discussion about sake events with fellow hosts <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sake_seb/" title="">Sebastien</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakenotabibito/" title="">Chris</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frank_eats_food/" title="">Frank</a>. They talk about many of the main sake events that are happening or have happened this year. They talk about the large events like the Niigata <a href="https://www.niigata-sake.or.jp/en/sakenojin/english/" title="">Sake no Jin</a> and small events like the various Kurabiraki that are held throughout the country. (Kurabiraki are when a sake brewery or group of breweries opens their doors to show people inside the brewery and sell the first sakes of the year.) Their conversation is sure to come in handy if you are planning to come to Japan, especially in the next 10 months or so. As always, if you have questions or comments, please do share them with us at [email protected] or send us a message on our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sakeonair/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sakeonair/">Facebook,</a> or <a href="https://sakeonair.substack.com/">Substack</a>! We’ll be back very soon with plenty more Sake On Air. Until then, kampai! Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the <a href="http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/about.html">Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association</a> and is broadcast from the <a href="http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/">Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo</a>. Sake on Air was created by Potts K Productions and is produced by Export Japan. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow,” was composed by <a href="https://www.forsomethingnewmusic.com/">forSomethingNew</a> for Sake On Air.

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