Sake, Health and Longevity by Yukio Takizawa, MD is an outstanding introduction to sake, the nutritional and national beverage of Japan.
Dr. Takizawa establishes the health benefits of sake in preventing the incidence of life-style related diseases inevitable in modern living. Included in the book is valuable information on the cultural history of sake of this wonderful and uniquely soothing beverage, as well as the cultural history of sake, its manufacture and accompaniment to Japanese seasons and festivals, and food recipes wherein one can use sake’s subtle flavors.