Takeshi Komazawa

Takeshi Komazawa has worked in the sake industry since 2007, starting at Hasegawa Saketen, one of Tokyo's most respected sake retailers, where he handled sake wholesale, exports, product development, and international sake events. He co-founded Sakura Sake Shop in 2013 and leads its export business, helping overseas buyers and distributors source premium Japanese sake. He holds the WSET Level 3 Award in Sake and is a certified Kikisake-shi (Sake Sommelier).