On May 10, 2023, the 1st Sakeology Seminar in FY2023, “Local alcoholic beverages and the impact of globalization in Tanzania, East Africa,” was held. In the seminar, SUNANO Yui, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of the College of Creative Studies, Cooperating Faculty Member of Sakeology Center, gave a lecture on her research.

Dr. Sunano introduced her research conducted in December 2022 on the changing relationship between people’s lifestyles and local alcoholic beverages in Tanzania, East Africa, with globalization.

View from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mbege(an alcoholic beverage made from ripe bananas) being brewed

Mbege(an alcoholic beverage made from ripe bananas) poured into a special cup

The 2nd Sakeology Seminar in FY2023 is scheduled for July 2023.
*Sakeology Seminar is open to the faculty members and staff of Niigata University.