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Sake On Air

Selling Sake in Ginza with Maksim Polkin

Jul 11, 2024
Maksim Polkin, a prominent sake distributor in Japan, shares his journey in the sake industry, from Russia to Ginza. The conversation covers Imadeya's marketing strategies, Russian cuisine evolution, sake pairings, and the presence of Japanese beverages in the Russian market. They also discuss customer trends in Ginza and plans to improve the sake store experience for all clientele.
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  • Maxim Polky manages global marketing and educates about sake at Imadeya Ginza.
  • Imadeya Ginza focuses on diversity and quality, anticipating premium sake trends and customer preferences.

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Maxim's Journey to Japan and the Sake Industry

Maxim Polky shares his journey from Russia to Japan, highlighting his background in the sake industry. He discusses his transition to Imadeya Genza, where he handles global marketing, educates about sake, and manages a wide selection of over 600 sake labels.

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