Welcome to Grape and Rice

Bridging Wine and Sake Cultures

Hi, I'm Kazumi—a Japanese wine and sake educator based in Amsterdam. I translate the beautiful world of sake from Japanese to English, helping wine professionals discover unexpected connections between these ancient fermented arts.

My Expertise:

• Cultural Translation: Authentic Japanese sake knowledge translated into wine language in English

• Real Experience through Masterclasses: Sake 101, Sake + Wine mixing, Sake and Western food pairing

• Professional Credentials: DipWSET, French Wine Scholar, WSET Sake Level 3

Raised in Japan's sake culture, trained in European wine traditions—I bridge these worlds through clear storytelling and evidence-based insights.