Yoji Naka, the first president of Nihonbashi University and general manager of Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi (third from the left), and lecturers for each course

Gather in Nihonbashi, learn in Nihonbashi: Nihonbashigai University opens this fall

In the sake class, participants will learn the basics of sake types and production, as well as etiquette and rules for enjoying sake. Field trips to sake breweries are also planned.

In the Vin Nature class, participants learn about natural wine, and in the field work they visit restaurants and wineries.