Austrian Revival: Kura Wien’s Second FermentationVIENNA — In the heart of the 20th district, Kura Wien is quietly reshaping what it means to brew sake in Central Europe. First opened in 2020, the brewery returned to full operation in late 2025 with a revitalized...

La Maison du Saké and the Spirits BelowPARIS — At 11 Rue Tiquetonne in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, La Maison du Saké stands as one of France’s premier destinations for Japanese sake, offering retail bottles, tasting sessions, and educational events. But beneath this...

From Pen to Pour: Julian Houseman’s Sake Bar in OsakaOSAKA — Tucked into the cityscape near Umeda, Sake House by Julian Houseman offers a deeply personal approach to sake curation. Houseman, an Australian-born sake journalist and educator, brings years of writing and...

This page highlights the evolving world of sake culture across Europe—where tradition, craftsmanship, and curiosity meet. Discover brewer insights, tasting experiences, cultural connections, and the people shaping Europe’s growing appreciation for Japanese sake. Whether you’re new to the drink or a seasoned enthusiast, this space invites you to explore, learn, and join the continent’s expanding sake community.

This feature explores ten daring pairings where contemporary art meets the innovation of Japanese sake. From teamLab’s digital immersion to the emotional intensity of Schiele and the cultural chaos of Basquiat, each artwork is matched with a sake whose flavor, texture, and brewing philosophy echo the artist’s themes. A sensory journey that invites readers to taste creativity, emotion, and craftsmanship in every glass.

In this exclusive interview, Lorenzo Ferraboschi shares how he helped introduce quality sake to Italy, build a community of certified sommeliers, and shape the Milan Sake Challenge into one of Europe’s most influential sake events. His story reveals how passion, education, and cultural connection are transforming Italy’s relationship with Japan’s iconic drink.