Akita and Kodama Jozo

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Super Sake Boy and I were introduced to Kodama Jozo, in Akita prefecture through our dear friend and mentor, Simone. Simone, the Sake Mistress, hosted weekly online sessions during Covid with various sake breweries throughout Japan. The session with the Kodamas was especially enjoyable and we have wanted to meet with them ever since. Eiko-san … Continue reading Akita and Kodama Jozo

Kakunodate Samurai Heaven

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Kakunodate is heaven for a samurai history lover. We arrived in Kakunodate, Akita Prefecture, at lunchtime on Thursday. We left our luggage at the extremely convenient check in next to the station and set out to explore in the softly falling snow. Kakunodate is a mountain town about 45 minutes by shinkansen from Akita City, … Continue reading Kakunodate Samurai Heaven