Season 1. Episode 52.  Of Japan's 47 Prefectures, the third largest is Fukushima. This region is a sake powerhouse with a number of famous sake breweries and more than their share of gold medals in all kinds of sake competitions.   Today John and Timothy look into a couple of Fukushima sakes and dive a bit deeper into the unexpected flavors of this region.  Look for deep, developed flavors on the palate and a sophisticated thread of umami throughout. Timothy also tells the tale of a ramen game-of-chance he found in Kitakata City. You need to slurp every drop of ramen broth to find out if you've won. You'll definitely want to join us as we explore a bit of the sake kingdom of Fukushima.Support the show