Episode 148: Everyday Sake, with Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori

Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori have been introducing guests to sake, shochu, and other Japanese beverages for many years now at their Oakland, California bottle shop and bar, Umami Mart. (We shared an in-depth history of Umami Mart in 2024.) This spring, the duo are introducing their new book, Everyday Sake: The Go-To Guide for Choosing, Pairing & Serving, and they join us to talk about the world of sake and how they’re helping guests and readers with their own sake explorations.  Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe.