Sake Brands
in Fukushima
Oshuzuru
Oshuzuru is a traditional brand named after the dignity of Oshu (beared ancient name for the region) and the elegance of the crane. Valuing the careful handwork possible only in a small brewery, it features a taste where classic tranquility meets modern sensitivity. Brewed by the regional climate, this brand possesses both a dignified elegance and a core richness.
Ozawa no Sakura
Ozawa no Sakura is a regional limited brand brewed with local rice and water, inspired by the famous "Ozawa no Sakura" tree in Tamura City. It began as a "locals-only sake" for the people of the Ozawa district, and was once a rare find outside the community. Every cup condenses love for the region, spreading images of Fukushima's beautiful spring and the pure sweetness of rice.
Urara
Ginsen
Ginsen (Silver Arrow) is an innovative style of Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu that encapsulates the micro-carbonation naturally generated during fermentation. It features a fresh gas sensation that pops the moment it's poured and the juicy umami of freshly pressed rice. Energetic and refreshing, it is a cup that fuses traditional skills with modern needs at a high level.
Nango
Nango is the flagship brand with over 180 years of history. It embodies the brewery's ideal of being "rich in flavor yet crisp in finish," possessing a dignity that never tires the palate.
Tsuki to Niji
Tsuki to Niji (Moon and Rainbow) is a Daiginjo brand that pursues sophisticated brilliance, as its ethereal name suggests. Highly acclaimed in competitions, it is a masterpiece proving the brewery's solid skills.
Shirokujaku
Shirokujaku (White Peacock) is the jewel of Yazawa Shuzoten, crowned as the world's best (Trophy) in the Junmai Daiginjo category at the International Sake Challenge. As its name suggests, it pursues the elegance and dignity of a white peacock quietly spreading its feathers. The ultra-soft water from the Kuji River draws out the delicate sweetness of the rice, achieving a silk-like smooth mouthfeel and a crystal-clear resonance. Recognized worldwide for its top-tier quality, it delivers ultimate emotion as the perfect cup to color your most precious moments.
Tsuu
Usumomiji
Yamatsuriyama
Yamatsuriyama is a local sake bearing the name of a local scenic spot where the brewery is located. It is truly a sake that loves and is loved by the region. A friendly cup where you can enjoy the honest taste of rice.
Matsumitori
Matsumitori is the representative local sake brand of Yamasumi, evoking nostalgia. Named after the beauty of pines and love for the hometown, it features a taste that honestly expresses the terroir of Hanawa Town. Its gentle rice umami and clean aftertaste, while not flashy, subtly and warmly support the daily dining table.
Kamiyo kara no Sake
Kamiyo kara no Sake is a brand named with respect for the origin of sake brewing since ancient times. Its charm lies in a deep and calm flavor that evokes the traditional brewing culture of Fukushima.
Fukunigiwai
Fukunigiwai is a local sake once brewed by Fujitaya Honten, named with wishes for the region's prosperity. Leveraging Fukushima's rich terroir, it colored local tables for many years with its friendly and warm flavor. Although no longer in production, its name continues to be passed down as a memory that tells the story of Fukushima's sake brewing history.
Den
Den is a brand named with the desire to pass down traditions to the next generation and "transmit (den)" solid skills. It is the crystallization of sincere brewing where Miharu's terroir and Nanbu Toji techniques intersect.
Megohime
Megohime is a Junmai Ginjo brand full of historical romance, named after the princess born in Miharu who became Date Masamune's first wife. It expresses the dignity of Megohime, the pride of Miharu, with a gorgeous aroma and elegant sweetness. A masterpiece that reflects Miharu's history and romance with delicate beauty spreading in every sip.
Takizakura
Takizakura is a spring-limited Junmai sake named after the 1,000-year-old "Miharu Takizakura," one of Japan's three major cherry trees. It expresses the beauty and vitality of the cascading weeping cherry blossoms with a brilliant and transparent quality. It features a fresh and gentle taste, perfect for special moments celebrating the arrival of spring.
Miharukoma
Miharukoma is the flagship brand of the brewery, named after the traditional wooden horse craft of Miharu Town. Its solid quality is proven by many gold medals at the National New Sake Awards. It features balanced, high-quality umami and a sharp finish, highlighting Nanbu Toji skills. Worthy of the name Miharukoma, which symbolizes an indomitable spirit, it is a cup where regional pride and tradition breathe.
Fujinoi
Fujinoi is the flagship brand symbolizing the history of Koriyama, named by the Niwa clan, lords of the Nihonmatsu Domain. Like the wisteria blooming on the brewery grounds, it features an elegant and dignified aroma, along with a clear umami free of impurities achieved through precise water control. Transcending 300 years, its quality continues to accompany local tables, conveying both the weight of tradition and a freshness toward the future.
Wakashimizu
Wakashimizu is the flagship brand named after the "Shimizu" (pure spring water) discovered in the forests of Hirata Village by the first generation owner, which determined the brewery's fate. Brewed carefully in the mountains at an altitude of 500 meters while communicating with the sub-zero winter air. It features a gentle and smooth umami from soft-water brewing, with a refreshing resonance like a winter morning air. Encapsulating regional pride in every bottle, its polished quality is highly acclaimed, recently winning a gold medal at the 2023 Fukushima Prefecture Exhibition.
Ibuki
Ibuki (One Step, Self) is a brand that serves as a standard-bearer for the next generation, created by 9th generation owner Kensei Yanai with young passion as an "antithesis to traditional sake." True to its name, which means "taking one step at a time believing in oneself," it pursues a cool, modern taste that resonates with contemporary sensibilities. It features a sophisticated resonance where elegant transparency meets a spreading moderate umami, harmonizing with food. As a challenging drop that redraws the horizons of Fukushima's sake brewing, it receives enthusiastic support from aficionados nationwide.