The Hao and the Why of Tasting Sake

This week, Frank is joined by Aaron Hao, the founder of Sake Studio , to talk all things sake tasting. Aaron drinks sake every day. He basically has to, since he is a triple-certified Sommelier, Executive Director of Sake Base, and the owner of a sake focused izakaya. Their conversation covers, of course how to taste sake, but also what got Aaron into the world of sake and what excites him about being a sake professional. You can find out more about Aaron’s activities at Sake Base on Instagram or visit his sake restaurant in Kawasaki . 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 , Facebook, or Substack ! 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 and is broadcast from the Japan Sake & Shochu Information Center in Tokyo . 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 for Sake On Air.

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The Hao and the Why of Tasting Sake is an episode from Sake On Air by Sake On Air.

This episode is 44:08 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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