Sake is a popular rice wine (fermented beverage) in Japan, just like beer in the USA. To serve sake, you need a sake set. Sake set contains sake bottle(s) and cups. The larger the sake set is for the larger party. Sake shouldn't be aged. The most recent sake is the best. If you journey about Japan, you will find that sake is often served warm, cold or ice-cold with dishes such as sushi and tempura. With these varieties of sake sets, it is a great way to enjoy Japan's famous rice wine.