Stories of commitment to centuries-old tradition.
Meet the Masters
Discover the artisan behind the art with in-depth interviews exploring each of the narratives of Deeper Japan’s cultural expert partners.
Meet Yasutaka, Sake Master
“Sake is truly the treasure of Japan, in terms of history, its story, and its taste, the quality of which can be recognized globally.”
— Yasutaka, Sake Master
Meet Junichi, Wagashi Confectioner
“Even if the shape is not perfect, the wagashi that these visitors make are beautiful, because they are doing their best and pouring themselves into it.”
— Junichi, Wagashi Confectioner
Meet Naoki, Japanese Whiskey Master
“I’d love to serve any guests who visit Akkeshi a whiskey highball, so that they can enjoy the marriage of authentic Akkeshi products and locally-made Japanese whiskey.”
— Naoki, Whiskey Master
Meet Koichi, Tea Farmer
“No matter what country you go to, I believe that the people who are conscious about the natural environment, are the people who actually think about where the products come from. And I think it’s important to be able to properly communicate with such people.”
— Koichi, Tea Farmer