05/28/2026
Say hello to one of our new team members, Akemi! ☀️🍶
📍Where are you from originally?
I was born and raised in Osaka, Japan.
📍What brought you to True Sake?
I’ve always been interested in food and beverage culture, especially Japanese craftsmanship. After years in global sourcing and supply chain, I wanted to move into something more passion-driven and customer-facing. True Sake stood out to me because of its strong reputation, and it felt like a great opportunity to combine my bilingual and bicultural background with learning more about the sake industry.
📍What do you want to learn about sake?
I want to learn more about every aspect of sake — from brewing methods to regional styles — but I’m especially interested in how to make sake approachable for customers. I love helping people discover that sake pairs beautifully with food, just like wine does.
📍What’s your favorite thing about sake?
My favorite thing is that sake connects culture, craftsmanship, food, and people. The more I learn, the more layers I discover.
