History of Sake

Question 0

First written mention of alcohol in Japan?

Answer 0

Chinese text Book of Wei Records of the Three Kingdoms

三国志

Question 1

When did rice cultivation reach Japan?

Answer 1

3rd century BC

Question 2

First written record of sake in Japan

Answer 2

Fudoki (風土記), ancient records of culture and geography, from 713-733 AD.

Question 3

First mention of kuchikami sake

Answer 3

Fudoki from Osumi-koku (大隅国) present day Kagoshima

Question 4

First mention of koji to make sake

Answer 4

Fudoki from Harimakoku (播磨国), present day Hyogo

Question 5

When did koji arrive in Japan?

Answer 5

Sometime in Nara period (710-784), arrives from China