Japan's sake industry: Women making inroads to boost workforce as sake's global popularity rises
Japan's sake industry is hoping for a lift in exports, particularly to Asia and the United States, after UNESCO added the rice wine-brewing process to its list of intangible cultural heritage. Women could benefit, with the traditionally male workforce in Japan unable keep up with rising global demand.
Japan's sake industry is hoping for a lift in exports, particularly to Asia and the United States, after UNESCO added the rice wine-brewing process to its list of intangible cultural heritage. Women could benefit, with the traditionally male workforce in Japan unable keep up with rising global demand.