Taste 20 breweries from Yamaguchi Yamaguchi is a prefecture in Japan’s Chugoku region, on the southwest side of Honshu Island. Quiet and rural yet historically significant, Yamaguchi Prefecture was home to the samurai clan that shaped modern Japan. Hagi City in the old domain’s capital hosts one of the most beautifully preserved castle towns in Japan. Yamaguchi is also renowned for stunning natural scenery, including Akiyoshi-do—the largest limestone cavern in the country. Yamaguchi is where Dassai, one of the most popular brands of sake, is brewed. It is also home to other delicious sake brands and local dishes. Blessed with abundant natural gifts, this region has a wealth of ingredients, … Continue reading The 10th Yamaguchi Jizake Ishin