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The 2014 Sake Rice Crop in Abbotsford, BC

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Lynda Philippsen

Optimistic and pragmatic, Masa Shiroki sees rice production in Canada not only as a way to use land now lying fallow, but also to take advantage of global warming. Continue reading →

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New World Sake: Round Two

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Lynda Philippsen

The first rice-harvesting combine in Canada (recently shipped to Abbotsford from Hokkaido) brought in the harvest destined to become the 2014 Osake Fraser Valley Junmai. Continue reading →

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Second Sake-rice Harvest in Abbotsford

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Lynda Philippsen

Artisan Sake Maker Masa Shiroki brings in the sake rice harvest 2012, Continue reading →

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Abbotsford Rice Field: Year 2

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Lynda Philippsen

Now as the growing season approaches,Shiroki’s optimistic that his dream to produce 100% Canadian jizake can come true on this field. Continue reading →

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