Yamada Nishiki is the king of sake rice, but hotter summers are changing the way the grains behave during the brewing process. This is pushing farmers and brewers to experiment with new, heat-resistant rice breeds. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/09/27/food-drink/sake-rice-heat-climate-change-hs85-yamada-nishiki/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #sake #rice #alcohol #agriculture #heat