Yamaguchi - From the Mountain’s Mouth

It was inevitable. This month, Jim and Andy wander the green mountains of Jim’s adopted home of Yamaguchi Prefecture. They touch on local history, the reemergence of Yamaguchi sake, and—of course—Dassai. They might also mention Jim’s new book, Discovering Yamaguchi Sake. On sale now wherever books are sold!For more info, check the publisher’s page at: Discovering Yamaguchi Sake

Vocabulary from this episode

Fugu - blowfish or pufferfish. A specialty of Yamaguchi.

Soridaiji - the official title of Japan’s prime minister, the leader of the national government. Yamaguchi is home to more than any other prefecture in Japan.

Recommended Sake

Andy - Gokyo Josen Futsushu

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