Tanba Toji - Secret Sake Guilds
Sake Deep Dive
The Resilience of Sake Brewing History
This chapter explores the historical context of sake brewing, focusing on its winter production origins linked to the Tokugawa shogunate and the formation of the Tamba Toji Association. It highlights the challenges faced by brewers, including conflicts with authorities and the transformation of brewing practices over time, especially in the Nada region. The narrative concludes with a reflection on the decline of the Tamba guild and the evolving landscape of sake production due to changes in labor dynamics and societal attitudes.
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