osake is the polite word for sake. Both are commonly used in daily life. Sake refers to Japanese rice wine, however, it also refers to alcohol in general, including beer, whisky, and wine. Japanese rice sake is produced all over Japan and it is said there are 20,000 brands. You may drink it as it comes, but you can also enjoy it in many different ways, including cold, hot, or with ice. shouchuu and umeshu are also enjoyed by non-Japanese people. The phrase toriaezu bi-ru (Let’s start with beer) used to be commonly used at parties, however these days many people prefer to order their own choice of drink.