Rod Walters of Japan Inbound is a Sake Sommelier and Educator accredited by the Sake Sommelier Association. In this role he’s conducted courses for people from around the world about sake. This has included classroom lessons in a catering school, and visits to sake breweries during brewing season. Rod has forged links with many breweries in Shikoku and can lead enjoyable educational tours of these fascinating and highly individualistic workplaces. Continue reading “Sake sommelier and educator”
Charter Yacht Cruise
Since last year, Japan Inbound has been working with Kirk Patterson on a plan for a cruise tour for foreign visitors using a chartered catamaran. In the middle of March, the first tour took place. As a Sake Sommelier and Educator, Rod Walters lead part of the tour in Hōjō, Matsuyama. Continue reading “Charter Yacht Cruise”
Foreigner-friendly menu for Ehime
Study meetings to develop a menu suitable for foreign visitors to Ehime were held on Jan 12 in Dōgo and Jan 15 in Uwajima. It was held by the Ehime Ryokan Association for managers and chefs.