Japan’s sake, a quintessential rice wine integral to its cultural heritage, has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This recognition celebrates the thousand-year-old brewing tradition and its significance in Japanese ceremonies and cuisine. Amid declining domestic consumption, the accolade is expected to revitalize interest in sake both locally and globally, boosting its growing international popularity.Japanese drink ‘Sake’ awarded UNESCO Cultural Heritage Status
Japan’s sake, a quintessential rice wine integral to its cultural heritage, has been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. This recognition celebrates the thousand-year-old brewing tradition and its significance in Japanese ceremonies and cuisine. Amid declining domestic consumption, the accolade is expected to revitalize interest in sake both locally and globally, boosting its growing international popularity.
