Why Japanese drink Sake from Wooden Box (Masu)?

One of traditional way to drink sake is from wooden box called Masu. The wooden cup "Masu" is usually used for drinking sake at a celebration in Japan. It is considered auspicous and denotes "prosperity" because of a Japanese phrase, "masu-masu", which means "more and more". With a hint of wood, Masu can also enrich the flavors of sake.

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[shaunlam]

It is to show their utmost hospitality, generosity to the guest. It is telling the host is generous in giving.

[know_your_role]

Yes and if you ask politely they'll give you more sake and more boxes

[nori-chan]

Thanks for sharing one of the traditional Japanese customs. MASU is absolutely not easy to drink, but we can enjoy the smell of wood drinking Sake.

[deedoyle]

I lucked out. I found 3 perfectly made sake boxes! What a fine discovery!

[ZakEmerald]

Imagine it as a traditional drinking cup, while there were different ones, its like putting alcohol in barrels to add flavor except with scent, your nose tastes first

[felixfujishiro]

Yes, you drink out of the box. At least the local Japanese I was with did so. 😊

[joechill]

Am I supposed to eat the box afterwards?

[saucywings]

Poor over the cup. Raise the box with cup in it to drink. After cup is empty slant the box and refill the cup.

[nataliamartinez]

To make it taste better, of course! 🤤 🍶 💕

[steccolandia]

Title: why japanese drink from a wooden box.

Dialogue: I don't know why they drink from a wooden box.


Bah

[Bloxfruits_]

Hmm can someone tell me I’m not Asian so this is hard for me does sake contain alcohol?

[shroomplanet]

You sip the top untill half way then you pour the rest in your cup

[PradeepRaajkumar]

I had lots of SAKE and Japanese Sake from QV Melbourne and Alphington VIC... Northern Suburbs

[-yayaslifeinjapan-]

It’s not “wrong” how to drink it but it’s like “not beautiful”. Please do not drink from Square wood box.

Just put them to the cup! 🎉

[russellkuefler]

Did you really make this video without knowing the reason for the box? Or how common this service method is in Japan (traditional, but not common)? It's not even usually a glass in a box; a box on a saucer is more common. I'm disgusted with your lack of knowledge of the subject matter you're making videos about.