Ep 27: Emergence of Sake Series: Enters Koji, Imperial Court and Soboshu

I continue the mini-series about the emergence of sake with an episode about probably the major technological breakthrough in sake making: the use of koji, this amazing friendly microorganism, I was talking with Akemi Yokoyama about in Episode 16.  But what is the link between sake and the Imperial Court? And what is "soboshu", monk sake? Don't forget, Sugidama Podcast now has a sponsor, London Sake, an excellent online sake store. London Sake has one of the widest selections of premium and craft sake available online today. They deliver across the UK and Europe, and with over 100 sake from 25 breweries, there really is something for everyone.Using simple online tasting notes and sensible, affordable food pairings they help you find the perfect sake without any of the fuss. Listeners of the podcast can get a 10% discount Listen to the episode to get the magical code! London Sake: making sake simple.Episode's Content:The appearance of koji in JapanKoji revolt in KyotoSake and the Imperial Court Soboshu: sake brewed by monksSake of the episode: Yoemon Tokubetsu Junmai Miyama NishikiKampai!Sake mentioned:Yoemon Tokubetsu Junmai Miyama NishikiList of Natural Natural stores (in-store only)NOMIKAI: The Sake Experience at HIS Japan Premium212 Shaftesbury Ave London WC2H 8EBTEL : 020-7484-3311Sugidama Podcast on Podchaser - please review if you don't use Apple PodcastsMusic used:Wirklich Wichtig (CB 27) by Checkie Brown https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Checkie_Brown_1005/hey/Wirklich_Wichtig_CB_27Just Arround the World (Kielokaz ID 362) by KieLoKaz https://freemusicarchive.org/music/KieLoKaz/Free_Ganymed/Just_Arround_the_World_Kielokaz_ID_362Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Vocal: Svetlanr