The United Nations heritage agency, UNESCO, enshrined Japanese sake as part of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity,” alongside Brazilian white cheese, Caribbean cassava bread, and Palestinian olive oil soap, among other cultural products worldwide. Sake, the smooth rice wine that plays a crucial role in Japan’s traditions, is as Japanese as sushi. (AP/Emilio Sanabria)
Japanese sake is granted UNESCO world heritage status
The United Nations heritage agency, UNESCO, enshrined Japanese sake as part of the “intangible cultural heritage of humanity,” alongside Brazilian white cheese, Caribbean cassava bread, and Palestinian olive oil soap, among other cultural products worldwide. Sake, the smooth rice wine that plays a crucial role in Japan’s traditions, is as Japanese as sushi. (AP/Emilio Sanabria)