“With the help of machines, more tasks are accessible for women.” Sake, or nihonshu, is made by fermenting steamed rice with koji mold, which converts starch into sugar.

There are many ways to tenderize meat -- from using a fork on a steak to employing acidic fruits as a deliciously effective ...

What is beni-koji? Beni-koji has long been used as a food coloring. The yeast-fermented rice contains lovastatin, said to lower cholesterol. It can be used in supplements and other items.

Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...