Synopsis

Sake from Fukushima Prefecture has recently garnered top honors at a national competition for innovative brews. At the heart of this resurgence is Kenji Suzuki, a researcher often called the "god of sake," who has been instrumental in elevating the quality of the region's production. He has introduced scientific insights to local master brewers, who previously relied primarily on tradition and instinct. Now, he is pioneering a new style of sake in response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pande