Sake Brands
in Akita

Yachiyo is the proud flagship brand of Yachiyo Shuzo, bottling the pure life force of the local "Rokugo Spring Water Group." Natural spring water from the Ou Mountains harmonizes with Akita rice nurtured by the Senboku Plain. Through meticulous handcrafting, it achieves a perfect balance of straightforward rice sweetness and a refreshing clarity that glides smoothly down the throat. Symbolizing "Eternal Prosperity," it is a celebratory brand suitable for special occasions. Its gentle, dignified flavor, which brings to mind the beautiful landscapes of Rokugo, has been loved by the community across generations.

Named after the "Egao-shimizu" spring on the brewery grounds, this brand carries the brewer's ultimate wish to bring a smile (egao) to everyone who drinks it. True to the legend of an old man who laughed at his reflection in the spring, the water is incredibly mellow, giving the sake a gentle character. A "masterpiece for daily drinking" intended for sharing simple happiness. Just one sip unbinds the heart and colors the table with warm smiles, embodying the true spirit of Takahashi Shuzoten.

Dewa no Shizuku is a prestigious brand inspired by the droplet of blessings nurtured by the nature of "Dewa," the old name for Akita. Based on Kariho Shuzo's traditional techniques, it wraps the strength of Yamahai brewing in a delicate transparency, pursuing a gentler and more refined mouthfeel. The freshness of pure water from the Dewa landscape gives each drop an elegant sparkle. Nurtured in the historic land of Daisen, this sake carries the weight of tradition while moving lightly. Its flavor, as clear as the Akita sky, heals the soul of the drinker.

"Creating the best sake with our local 'Akita Komachi' table rice, not just sake rice." Born from this passionate challenge, Fuyuki is the innovative brand of Fukunotomo Shuzo. Its defining feature is the insistence on "Muroka Genshu" (unfiltered and undiluted), maximizing the potential of table rice. The dynamic umami filled with life force straight from the press is bottled as is, possessing a dignified strength like trees in winter. Beyond the framework of conventional sake, it offers a dense sweetness and fresh acidity unique to the rice. This pure drop, directly conveying the brewer's will, is an opening to a new world of sake, attracting intense attention from savvy enthusiasts.

"A one-of-a-kind drop that can only be brewed in this land." Yamato Shizuku is a concept brand that focuses exclusively on "rice grown within a 10km radius," maximizing local terroir. Bound by strong ties to specific fields and farmers, it is the ultimate Jizake where rice cultivation and brewing are two sides of the same coin. Within its clean transparency, the energy of the earth and the honest umami of the rice are condensed. Its flavor is refreshing and crisp, like the breeze blowing through Nangai's countryside. Each drop vividly conveys its roots, inviting modern sake fans into the deep heart of Akita.

"Young leaves shine on the surrounding mountains, eternal green (Chiyomidori)." Named after a poem by the founder moved by early summer's lushness, this is the proud flagship brand of Okuda Shuzoten. Its greatest appeal is the combination of a fresh, elegant Ginjo aroma from the 350-year-old in-house yeast "MS3" and a mouthfeel as soft as powdered snow. It maximizes the life force of sake rice nurtured by contract farmers in Kyowa, resulting in an amazingly delicate and graceful flavor. Reflecting the philosophy of "gentle and mild," its refreshing sweetness and crisp, clean finish envelop the drinker in deep peace—a gem of a bottle delivering freshness like everlasting green across eternity.