Sake

Education & Reference Food & Drink

Sake by Hideo Dekura is a beautifully illustrated 2015 hardcover reference that unlocks the quiet craft behind Japan’s iconic rice wine. Dekura, a respected authority on Japanese cuisine, walks readers through brewing methods, tasting notes, and food pairings in clear English that welcomes newcomers yet still satisfies seasoned enthusiasts.

Every spread is rich with color photography and diagrams, turning what could be a technical manual into a visual celebration of sake culture. The 232-page guide stays firmly in non-fiction territory, offering quick lookup sections for service professionals alongside deeper context for curious home drinkers.

This used copy remains in good condition; only a handful of pages carry faint marks that never obscure text or imagery. A solid shelf-worthy edition for anyone building a food-and-drink library or hunting a thoughtful gift for young adult or adult fans of Japanese cuisine.