Sake Brands
in Aichi

"Kurenaihitosuji Cremisi" is a modern liqueur from Kamisugi Shuzo that pursues new possibilities for sake. As implied by the name meaning "crimson" in Italian, it is characterized by a brilliant, beautiful hue and a sweet and sour, fresh aroma reminiscent of fruit. Based on traditional brewing techniques but offering a stylish flavor that exceeds conventional boundaries of sake, it can be enjoyed freely like an aperitif or dessert wine. It is a glass that stimulates the senses, a result of the brewery's solid technical skills and playful spirit.

"Anjo Orihime Densetsu" (The Legend of Anjo's Weaver Princess) is a brand that tells of the town's traditions, deeply connected to the "Anjo Tanabata Festival," a pride of the city's summer. Recalling Anjo's rich agricultural culture, once called the "Denmark of Japan," and the legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi, it was carefully brewed using the clear water of the Yahagi River. Like wishes decorating the Tanabata night sky, it is characterized by a clear refreshing feeling and gentle sweetness, a sake filled with Anjo-exclusive passion that packs the local energy and history into a single glass.

"Shosei" is a traditional brand inherited for over 150 years since the founder of Nagai Shuzojo, Jirohei Nagai, began brewing using the rich underground water of the Yahagi River. It features a powerful "Nojun Umakuchi" (rich and flavorful) taste nurtured by the climate of the brewing town Hekinan, complemented by a clean, sharp finish. The mellow and umami-rich quality, which pairs remarkably well with Hekinan's diverse ingredients and flavorful Mikawa cuisine, continues to be loved as a "true local sake" deeply rooted in regional life.

"Onikoroshi" is one of Japan's representative long-selling brands that made the name of Kiyosu Sakura Jozo famous nationwide. Familiar for over 30 years by the nickname "Kiyosujo Nobunaga Onikoroshi," its greatest characteristic is a slightly dry and rich flavor that never gets tiring to drink. Nurtured by the rich nature and history of the Nobi Plain, this sake is highly supported across generations as a "sake for living" that richly colors the daily dining table. From carton products to pure rice sake, it continues to propose diverse ways to enjoy it, tailored to various lifestyles.

"Rakuen" is a brand created to enjoy the blessings of fruit, born from the diversified lineup of Kiyosu Sakura Jozo. Applying sake brewing techniques and using clear water and carefully selected ingredients, the Rakuen plum wine and wines feature fresh aromas and a prominent natural sweetness of the materials. It is a series of liqueurs and wines with a friendly and comfortable flavor, imbuing the wish to add color to the regional dining table and provide a small "paradise" in daily life.

"Yatsukaho" is a traditional brand of Yatsukaho Shuzo that has been loved in Nakagawa, Nagoya. Bearing the name that represents the abundant ripening of rice ears, it has long illuminated local celebrations and daily moments. Currently produced through contract brewing, it passes down its reliable quality and traditional recipe to the next generation. As a sake rooted in the local community, it is a precious drop of history continuing to be provided through "Yawataya."

"Tokiwa" is a representative brand of Tokiwa Jozo that was loved in Nakagawa, Nagoya. Although it became a mythical sake after the brewery closed, it was once familiar as a local sake symbolizing Nakagawa, featuring a simple and powerful flavor created by the local climate. Along with the wish for permanence imbued in the name "Tokiwa," the rich flavor nurtured within the regional history is still carefully preserved in people's memories today.

"Narumi" is a brand derived from the place name "Narumi" in Midori-ku, Nagoya, brewed by Yamamori Shuzo. Carrying both the history of Narumi, which flourished as a post town on the Tokaido road, and the breath of the traditional brewery in Odaka, it is characterized by an elegant and graceful flavor. Deeply loving the local climate and filled with the wish to pass it down to the next generation, this sake continues to soothe the hearts of locals and travelers as a true "pride of the hometown."

"Taka no Yume" is the representative brand of Yamamori Shuzo, named after the auspicious symbols of the first dream of the New Year—"1. Fuji, 2. Taka (Falcon), 3. Nasubi (Eggplant)"—and the local place name "Odaka." It features a powerful yet delicate quality unique to a brewery located on the border of Mikawa and Owari. The lineup includes exquisite options backed by solid techniques, such as Junmai Ginjo with a gorgeous aroma using Nagoya Yeast and Daiginjo made from carefully polished local rice. Having won the Grand Gold Medal at the "Sake on a Wine Glass Award," it is a brand that fills modern dining tables with joy based on tradition.

"Eyodo" is a playful brand by Yamamori Shuzo, named after the "Eyodo Shinji" ritual of Atsuta Jingu Shrine. Just as the name means "a person who gets drunk and laughs," it sets the stage for a fun and healthy time where smiles spill over while gathered around sake. Combining the history of brewing that dates back to the Edo period with the pure resonance of the Shinto ritual, this sake is a drink of joy that gently unravels the heart and gives vitality for tomorrow.

"Ukare Shojo" is an atmospheric brand named after the "Shojo," a mythical spirit from Chinese legend that dearly loves sake. It expresses the Shojo, familiar in classical performing arts like Noh, happily enjoying sake and dancing, through a mellow flavor and an exciting aroma. Brewed in the Odaka brewery with history since the Edo period, this sake promises a blissful moment that makes the heart feel lighter with every cup, helping to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life.

"Kosenjo Okehazama" was named after the Battle of Okehazama in 1560, where Oda Nobunaga defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto, marking a major turning point in Japanese history. As a brewery in Odaka, near the site of the battle, they infuse the ambitions and passions of the warlords of that time into a powerful and clear flavor. The profound taste, which allows one to feel the weight of history, is a soul-stirring drop gifted not only to history fans but to everyone who wants to enjoy a special moment.

"Kaminoi" is the flagship brand named after the history of the brewery's founding family donating a sacred rice field to Atsuta Jingu Shrine. Reflecting its history deeply involved with Shinto rituals, it features a clear, transparent, and elegant quality. It is brewed within buildings registered as Nagoya City's regional architectural assets, combining traditional techniques with modern knowledge. It is a drop housing a sacred resonance and reliable quality, highly valued for celebrations and as gifts.

"Kanku no Sake" is a brand that cherishes Japanese calendar and tradition, starting its brewing on "Kanku," the 9th day after the beginning of the coldest season (Kan no iri). Based on the old folklore that water drawn on this day never spoils and has medicinal properties, it is brewed with soul during the coldest period of the year. Along with its high quality such as Junmai Daiginjo, its rarity and auspiciousness make it a masterpiece loved by those who wish for health and connoisseurs who enjoy the transition of the seasons.

"Sakaboushi" is a traditional brand that Banjo Jozo has carefully protected throughout its long history. As the name suggests—composed of characters for "sake," "wish/hope," and "child/person"—it is brewed as a message of support to everyone who loves sake and believes in its possibilities. The honest and pure flavor backed by solid techniques reflects the sincere brewing of the Kuno family, who have taken the name "Kuheiji" for generations. It is a drop with the dignity that can be called the brewery's origin, polished over many years.

"Kamoshibito Kuheiji" is the flagship brand of Banjo Jozo that has pioneered a new horizon in the history of sake. Pursuing "ripe fruitiness, elegance, and a balance of the five tastes," it is highly acclaimed at top restaurants not only in Japan but worldwide. It is characterized by refined acidity reminiscent of French Champagne or Burgundy, along with gorgeous aromas suggestive of banana or lily. While carrying a solid tradition, it incorporates knowledge of winemaking and never stops evolving. This innovative flavor is truly an artistic drop representative of the modern era.

"Kyokusui En" is the flagship brand of Futaba Shuzo, named after a court event of the Heian period that evokes elegant scenes. The name embodies the rich and sophisticated playfulness of nobles who floated sake cups down garden streams during field outings and composed poetry before the cups reached them. Characterized by a refined and calm flavor that never tires the palate while suggesting cultural depth, it has long been loved locally as a tasteful drop that makes daily dining a little more special.

"Nagoya-jo Honmaru Goten" is a brand created to commemorate the restoration completion of the Honmaru Palace of Nagoya Castle, a special historic site symbolizing the history and pride of Nagoya. Kintora Shuzo, located in the castle town area, expressed the luxurious aesthetic sense of that era through the form of sake. Characterized by high dignity and an elegant, gorgeous flavor, it is an ideal drop that allows you to taste Nagoya's traditional culture with all five senses, perfect as a souvenir or a gift for someone special.

"Kintora" is the principal brand of Kintora Shuzo that has protected its founding traditions. The name originates from the "Golden Dolphins (Kinshachi) of Nagoya Castle" and the "birth year of the 3rd generation (Year of the Tiger)," and it has walked alongside the city of Nagoya since long ago. Characterized by a mellow flavor that maximizes the umami of rice through handmade techniques inherited from Echigo Toji. As a precious local sake brewed in the urban area of Nagoya, it boasts familiarity and stable quality, essential for local residents' lives and celebrations.

"Kohen" is Kintora Shuzo's up-and-coming brand symbolizing innovation and evolution for the next generation. Meaning to undergo a dramatic transformation like a tiger changing its coat, the name embodies the determination for brewing that continues to evolve year by year. Born from a collaboration with Kato Kiyomasa of the Nagoya Omotenashi Bushotai, it is characterized by an elegant finish woven from modern, sophisticated acidity and transparent sweetness. Transcending the framework of tradition, it is attracting attention worldwide as a flagship leading Nagoya's new sake culture.