By Kosuke KujiJapan during the “Golden Week” (April 29 ~ May 5) declared their third state of emergency. The justification was to stop crowds from gathering as much as possible, which is understandable. Healthcare facilities face staff shortages in Osaka and Hyogo prefectures, while the number of pe...

By Kosuke KujiThis report is a continuation from the last report, the last report on NON GMO certification.Currently, many non-Japanese consumers worldwide enjoy Japanese sake and cuisine because they like Japan, know friends and family associated with Japan, have a working relationship with Japan, ...

By Kosuke KujiThis report is a continuation of the previous report that described the reason for acquiring the international vegan certification “NON GMO” for Japanese sake. Especially in the U.S. market, many products labeled “NON GMO” expectedly line the shelves in the food section at Whole Foods ...

By Kosuke KujiAs the impact from the novel COVID-19 coronavirus spreads worldwide, the world continues to face major challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic. As the vaccination starts, a ray of hope is finally visible. In the midst of this coronavirus era, Japanese sake was certified as “NON GMO...