Videos on Youtube are uploaded on a variety of topics.
Of course, sake is one category.
In this article, we have selected some of our favorite videos from among the "Sake Channels.”
If you are traveling to Japan, are interested in sake, or just want to know more about sake, this is a must-read!
10 Youtube Videos with Sake as their theme
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If you still know little about sake, this is the one to start with.
Title
Everything You Need to Know About Japanese SAKE in Under 15 Minutes!
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Length
About 15 minutes
Level
Beginners
Language
English
subtitle
English
Summary
Basic information about sake, its types, labels, and ingredients is explained.
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Explanatory video on general etiquette when drinking sake
Title
5 Things You Didn't Know You Should Avoid When Drinking Saké
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Length
About 12 minutes
Level
Beginners
Language
English
subtitle
English
Summary
This section explains the general etiquette for drinking sake. However, please enjoy sake in casual places without being too particular about manners.
- You can't talk about sake without knowing how to heat sake. Be sure to try it at least once!
Title
How to Heat Sake in a Mug at Home ( Types and Temperatures of Sake Suitable for Heating )
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Length
About 5 minutes
Level
More than Intermediate
Language
Japanese
subtitle
English
Summary
Even among those who say they like sake, many have surprisingly little experience with "hot sake," a drink made by heating sake to a temperature that is just right for drinking. Sake is one of the few alcoholic beverages in the world that can be drunk warm. You should absolutely try it this way.
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The marriage of sake and food. Two happy-sake-drinkers YouTube videos.
Title
Japanese SAKE Guide and How to Pair Sake with FOOD
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Length
About 17 minutes
Level
Advanced
Language
English
subtitle
English
Summary
This channel talks about the marriage of sake and food while eating and drinking. You will want to drink sake yourself as you watch.
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Sake video made by the staff of UK'S FIRST INDEPENDENT JAPANESE SAKE BAR
Title
A Beginner's Guide to Buying Sake | Moto Sake School
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Length
10 minutes
Level
More than Intermediate
Language
English
subtitle
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Summary
This is useful if you are planning to buy sake as a souvenir or gift.
It explains in an easy-to-understand manner how to choose the right sake.
- Gain a deeper knowledge of how sake is made
Title
Less Than 1% of Japanese Sake Is Made This Traditional Way | Still Standing | Business Insider
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Length
About 13 minutes
Level
More than 13 minutes
Language
English
subtitle
English
Summary
This channel explains how sake is made. Even if you are not a sake drinker, it will be interesting to learn about koji mold and the fermentation process.
- Personally recommended most. You can make rice malt at home.
Title
How to Make Rice Koji at Home (Plus Miso Making)
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Length
About 19 minutes
Level
Language
English
subtitle
Summary
Koji mold is indispensable for the fermentation of sake. This is a creative video about making koji mold at home and using it for cooking. The quality of the video is good, and you can enjoy just watching it.
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For Vegetarians and vegans! Tips about how to make amazake.
Title
Japanese Superfood Koji & 5 Amazake Smoothies
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Length
About 6 minutes
Level
Advanced
Language
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subtitle
21 languages
Summary
Make amazake smoothies using the superfood rice koji. It is easy, hassle-free, and full of nutrients and minerals.
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Easy-to-understand explanatory video about the sake drinking vessel “Shuki”.
Title
URL
https://youtu.be/6nK4LH3ObgQ?si=woxJOBqPXFTmi49c
Length
About 13 minutes
Level
Beginners
Language
English
subtitle
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Summary
One of the pleasures of sake is what kind of vessel you use to drink it. You can choose from a wide variety of materials such as ceramic, glass, and wood, and whether to serve it warm or cold.
- You must know! How to preserve leftover sake
Title
Lesson 5: How To Store Sake
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Length
About 2 minutes
Level
Beginners
Language
English
subtitle
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Summary
This video explains how to preserve leftover sake. The video is short, so you can quickly check it even when you are short on time.
Summary
Sake exports are increasing year by year, and it is becoming easier and easier to obtain sake overseas.
There are many ways to enjoy sake, including different types and temperatures.There are many topics on SNS and video sites.
Please try to find interesting videos yourself as well.