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NEXT5: the future of Sake makers
Akita city, Akita Pref.
TRAVEL
2014
30mins Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
'NEXT5' is a team of 5 young Sake brewers from Akita city who stood up against the decrease of national Sake consumption. They are not only entrepreneurs but also physically use their own hands to brew their Sakes, while Sake makers generally rely on the 'Touji' (Sake artisans).
The camera follows their collaborative project to produce a sake brand.
*Part of 'Beauty of Japan' series.
The camera follows their collaborative project to produce a sake brand.
*Part of 'Beauty of Japan' series.
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