# Global Kura: Japanese-American Sake Collaborations

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Published: 2025-10-09T04:00:00+00:00
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Our guest is Timothy Sullivan who has over 17 years of experience teaching about sake.  In 2007, he was awarded the prestigious title of Sake Samurai by the Japan Sake Brewers Association. Since 2013, Tim has served as the Global Brand Ambassador for the 100-year-old Hakkaisan Sake Brewery  https://www.hakkaisan.com/ . Now also as the Director of Education at Sake Studies Center  https://www.sakestudiescenter.com/ at Brooklyn Kura  https://www.brooklynkura.com/ in New York, he has been playing a pivotal role in developing and advancing the American sake industry.    Tim is also the co-host of the fun and highly informative podcast Sake Evolution.  He joined us on Japan Eats! in Episodes #32, #100, #337, plus #241 with co-host of Sake Revolution John Puma.  This is Tim’s 5th appearance on Japan Eats!    In this episode, we will discuss the new and notable trends and products in the sake market in Japan and the U.S., successful collaborations between American and traditional Japanese sake breweries, how American sake brands are recognized by the Japanese consumers, and much, much more!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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