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Sake takes centre stage at Japan Month launch in Delhi
Japanese ambassador ONO Keiichi launched Japan Month 2026 at his Delhi residence on Wednesday, with sake as the star. He said the drink pairs surprisingly well with Indian cuisine. Sake sommelier Maaya…
The Story in Brief
Japanese ambassador ONO Keiichi launched Japan Month 2026 at his Delhi residence on Wednesday, with sake as the star. He said the drink pairs surprisingly well with Indian cuisine. Sake sommelier Maaya Takaoka explained that umami, low acidity and lack of tannins help sake complement spices without clashing.
Yuichi Hashiba, a sixth-generation sake brewer on his first visit to India, praised the country's energy and market. The evening also featured a violin performance from the film Roja.
The Indian Opinion
The event shows cultural diplomacy at work, but the narrative that sake is exotic or incompatible with Indian food is overstated. Experts demonstrated its natural affinity with spices, suggesting a genuine culinary bridge. The real test is whether sake moves beyond diplomatic enclaves to Indian homes and restaurants, or remains a novelty for the elite.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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