A Guide to Amazake: Japan's Non-Alcoholic Sweet Fermented Rice Drink

Dried rice koji that has been broken up into chunks and arranged on a bamboo mat. To the right is a clear glass cup with a handle which is filled with amazake (white in color). The rice is clearly visible in the liquid. Behind it all is some green foliage aesthetically placed on the table.

A Guide to Amazake: Japan’s Non-Alcoholic Sweet Fermented Rice Drink

Amazake is a sweet traditional Japanese fermented rice drink. Learn about amazake culture, the types on offer, where and what to buy, and how to make it.