In October 2018, Valentin travelled to Japan to take a look at his future teaching facility.

Marumoto-San is a pioneer in Japan’s sake scene. Unlike conventional sake breweries, Marumoto-San combines rice fields, brewing and distribution.

Its sake comes from one source after all. And in organic quality, too.

The hearty, technophile Gyro Gearloose of his trade will introduce Valentin to the secrets of sake brewing in spring 2019.

We are excited to see what stories and experiences Valentin brings back from Japan!