List of writers

  • Amy Fujii

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    Amy Fujii is a sake enthusiast who is new to both sake and Japan -- having moved to Tokyo with her family in 2020. Back in Washington, DC, she was a technical writer and avid volunteer. She still volunteers in Tokyo and now indulges a long standing interest in Japanese history by visiting as many historic sites and having as many cultural experiences as possible. She is grateful for the community that welcomes English speaking foreign nationals to the world of sake.

  • Anat Parnass

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    Anat Parnass is a photographer with BA in Japanese studies and PhD in visual arts, JSA Sake expert, WSET Sake Level 3 Arrived in Japan in April 2006 after receiving the MEXT scholarship to continue her photography studies. Graduated from Japan University College of Art (NICHIGEI), In 2013 after completing PhD studies which addressed themes related to gender and photography in Japan, and in particular the so-called ‘Girls Photography Boom’ phenomenon. She holds a great interest and passion related to food and beverages in Japan, especially traditional fermentation methods, the magic of Kōji, the beauty of Japanese confectionery (Wagashi) and, by all means, the fascinating world of SAKE.

  • Carlos Topete

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    Carlos, sake enthusiast, a resident in Tokyo is from Mexico.

  • Cathy Eberst

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    Cathy is a sake enthusiast from the UK, who has lived in Japan for over 20 years.

  • Charles House

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    I am a news media editor in Washington DC and fan of sake and Japanese cooking. I am currently working on a YouTube channel, Weeabrews, for sake, whisky, and shochu reviews, cocktail recipes, and other related videos.

  • Eric Chen

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  • George Inoue

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  • Giulia Maglio

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    Giulia Maglio is a certified sake sommelier and Sake Educator SSA, 利酒師 SSI (Kikizakeshi), Certified Sake Professional (CSP) recognized by the Sake Education Council Website: https://www.jijisake.com

  • Jim Rion

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    Jim is a SSI crossed international kikizakeshi, a certified sake professional and a writer about sake published in Sake Today and on Nippon.com. His profile can be seen at www.jimrion.com

  • John Josephson

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    John is a ramen pop-up chef and sake enthusiast living in Boston. Gaining an appreciation for sake while living in Tokyo, he has been obsessed ever since, trying every new bottle he can get his hands on. Find him on Instagram for ramen and sake content. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kansuibae/