Hosted by Justin Potts and Sebastien Lemoine and Frank Walter and Justin and Chris Hughes and Christopher Pellegrini and Cindy Bissig and John Gauntner and Marie and Rebekah Wilson-Lye and Sebastien · Sake On Air
Shuki, or sake vessels, are more than just cups for serving sake. They add another layer of enjoyment to the drinking experience, and come in a remarkable variety of sizes, shapes, and materials. As you use them they come to have their own meaning and special value as well.
In this episode of Sake on Air, Miho (https://www.instagram.com/miho.sakebu/)explores the fascinating world of sake cups with Japanese pottery expert Robert Yellin (https://www.instagram.com/ry_yakimono_gallery_kyoto/), from everyday drinking vessels to those used in special rituals. From his pottery gallery in Kyoto (https://japanesepottery.com/), Robert shares his expertise and experiences, revealing how ceramic sake vessels can transform a simple tasting into a more holistic experience. For more discussion about sake cups with Robert, you can also listen to our previous talk with Robert (https://sakeonair.com/episodes/pottery-and-sake-with-robert-yellin) in 2020.
As always, if you have questions or comments, please do share them with us at questions@sakeonair.com or send us a message on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sakeonair/?hl=en), Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/sakeonair/) or Substack (https://sakeonair.substack.com/)!
We’ll be back very soon with plenty more Sake On Air.
Until then, kampai!
Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association (http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/about.html) and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo (http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/). Sake on Air was created by Potts K Productions and is produced by Export Japan. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow,” was composed by forSomethingNew (https://www.forsomethingnewmusic.com/) for Sake On Air.
20 Mar 2026
Seeking Shizuoka Sake with Jacky Royer
In this episode Sebastien Lemoine (https://www.instagram.com/sake_seb/), John Gauntner (https://www.instagram.com/johngauntner/), and Chris Hughes (https://www.instagram.com/sakenotabibito/) (and Frank Walter (https://www.instagram.com/frank_eats_food/)) interview Jacky Royer about sake, food, and travel in Shizuoka. Jacky works at Shidaizumi (https://www.instagram.com/shidaizumishuzo/)and runs a land operator tour business for French-speaking visitors to Japan. We learn about his origins studying library science in Tokyo, how he came to brew sake, and much much more.
As always, if you have questions or comments, please do share them with us at questions@sakeonair.com or send us a message on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sakeonair/?hl=en), Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/sakeonair/) or Substack (https://sakeonair.substack.com/)!
We’ll be back very soon with plenty more Sake On Air.
Until then, kampai!
Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association (http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/about.html) and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo (http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/). Sake on Air was created by Potts K Productions and is produced by Export Japan. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow,” was composed by forSomethingNew (https://www.forsomethingnewmusic.com/) for Sake On Air.
19 Mar 2026
A Traveler’s Guide to Awamori in Okinawa
Awamori is a traditional spirit from Okinawa with a history of over 500 years, yet it remains little known outside Japan. In this episode of Sake on Air, Miho interviews two Okinawa-based drinks professionals, Madoka Numata (https://www.instagram.com/madoka_numata) and Maurice Dudley (https://www.instagram.com/bluehabu). They talk about about places visitors can explore in Okinawa—particularly in the capital city of Naha—to taste, learn about, and experience awamori, along with its rich culture and history.
As always, if you have questions or comments, please do share them with us at questions@sakeonair.com or send us a message on our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sakeonair/?hl=en), Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com/sakeonair/) or Substack (https://sakeonair.substack.com/)!
We’ll be back very soon with plenty more Sake On Air.
Until then, kampai!
Sake On Air is made possible with the generous support of the Japan Sake & Shochu Makers Association (http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/about.html) and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo (http://www.japansake.or.jp/sake/english/). Sake on Air was created by Potts K Productions and is produced by Export Japan. Our theme, “Younger Today Than Tomorrow,” was composed by forSomethingNew (https://www.forsomethingnewmusic.com/) for Sake On Air.
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