California was once a hotbed of Japanese wine producers, until 20th-century legislation boxed them out. Over a hundred years later, a comeback is underway.

Food-friendly Japanese sake. Sake’s alcohol level is around 15%, almost the same as wine at around 12 to 14%. But when it comes to food pairings, there are notable differences. First ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. But they do. Sake has been increasingly popular among French people lately. Imports of ...