My love of Japanese culture started in childhood, growing up in the Pacific Northwest. The aesthetics, the traditions, the attention to detail — everything felt intentional and meaningful. Over time, that appreciation evolved into a fascination with sake: its craftsmanship, its nuance, and its quiet complexity. 

What began as tasting and learning soon became a hobby of home sake making. There’s something incredibly grounding about the process — rice, water, koji, patience. Brewing sake at home deepened my respect for the tradition and the centuries of refinement behind every bottle.