Sake festival at western Japan temple

Sake festival at western Japan temple

A sake festival is held at Shoryaku-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 8, 2024. The brewing techniques that form the foundation of modern sake are believed to have been established at the temple nearly 600 years ago.

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