Sake Brands
in Fukushima

Kissui Hidaruma is a superbly elegant brand featuring the auspicious "Hidaruma" (Left Horse) label. Characterized by a fruity aroma and refined umami, it is a masterpiece that adds brilliance to special occasions.

Senkoma is the flagship brand brewed during the coldest months through "Kanzukuri," using abundant groundwater from the Nasu Mountains and selected rice. It is characterized by rich rice umami and a solid structure. Cultivated in the climate of the castle town Shirakawa, its quality has long been loved locally as the "ultimate food-pairing sake." The label features powerful calligraphy by Shoko Kanazawa, symbolizing the brewery's wish for the drinker's happiness. It is a proud local sake where traditional skills create a dignified personality.

Gakujuro is the flagship brand inheriting the soul of Toyokuni Shuzo, bearing the name of the 1862 founder. Its charm lies in the powerful yet fine rice umami produced by 100% "Fune-shibori" and a dignified aftertaste backed by long history. It is a crystallization of sincere brewing nurtured by the terroir of Aizu Bangemachi.

Yuri is a brand produced by female Toji Yuri Hayashi, under the concept of "Sake brewed by a woman, recommended for women." Born from the delicate yet strong-willed brewing of a mother-daughter team, its charm lies in a brilliant aroma and a dignified dry taste. It is a modern beauty of a sake that offers the gentle swelling of rice umami while maintaining a crisp aftertaste.

Kaishuichi is the flagship brand that, since its founding in 1643, has inscribed in its name the pride and determination to brew the "number one" (ichi) sake in the Aizu region (Kaishu). It features a rich and dignified taste that directly expresses the weight of Aizu's history and its blessed terroir. As shown by its brilliant consecutive Gold Medals in 2023 and 2024, its 380-year tradition is constantly polished to peak quality. It is a drop of passion that makes one feel the indomitable soul of Aizu (AIZ'S-EYES).

Daitengu is the flagship brand embodying an indomitable soul, receiving its naming from the Tengu masks that appeared as a "good omen" at its 1872 founding. Using "Raijin Shimizu" from Mount Adatara and through "Fune-shibori" (tank pressing) with gentle weight, it expresses powerful yet delicate rice ripples. With 80% consumed in its home of Motomiya, it is a true local sake most loved by the community.

Kizunamai is a symbol of disaster support and bonds, brewed with rice gathered from all 47 prefectures of Japan. Masterfully achieving harmony among rice from various regions—an extremely difficult task—to realize a rich and crystal-clear sweetness. It is a brand of hope connecting Japan as one, having established the record of winning an award at the National New Sake Awards.

Tenmei is the flagship brand concentrating Akebono Shuzo's passion. It features transparency like the light announcing the dawn (Akebono) and juicy fruit aromas reminiscent of melon and banana. Pursuing a golden balance of umami, sweetness, and acidity using Aizu Yamada Nishiki and Gomangoku. From fresh new sake with a refreshing slight effervescence to deep raw sake, it is a vibrant cup that always makes the "present" shine.

Arinokawa is Ariga Shuzo's flagship brand, embodying 250 years of tradition. This authentic local sake harmonizes the coolness of Abukuma groundwater with plump rice umami, loved across generations.

Karahashi is a premium line from Homare Shuzo bearing the owner's family name, pursuing the limits of quality. Through bottle pasteurization and thorough management at -5°C, it seals in the freshly pressed freshness and delicate umami. It is a new standard born from uncompromising passion, captivating modern sake fans.

Adatara Ginjo is Okunomatsu's best-seller, born from the revolutionary concept of "bringing Ginjo sake to the daily dining table." It harmonizes a gorgeous aroma with a mellow taste, offering a versatile quality enjoyable both chilled and warmed used nurukan. With overwhelming cost performance and a flavor one never tires of, it continues to be supported by many fans as a staple for evening drinks.

Yume no Kanade is a next-generation flagship brand released by Hanaharu Shuzo to commemorate its 300th anniversary. With the slogan "luxury to be enjoyed casually," it focuses on Junmai Daiginjo polished to 50%. Its moderate aroma and clean finish represent the ultimate in sophisticated "sake for food pairing" that harmonizes with modern diverse dining scenes. With a rich history of Gold Medals, it is Aizu's melody playing toward the future.

Shizenshu (Natural Sake) is a historic brand born in 1967 as Japan's first sake brewed solely with pesticide-free and fertilizer-free "Natural Rice." It follows the traditional "Kimoto" method using only indigenous microbes without adding yeast. It features a rich rice umami, beautiful acidity, and a pure transparency that feels healthy for the body. Embodying the brewery's essence that "sake should be a healthy drink," it condenses natural energy into every drop. A monumental achievement in natural sake, loved for decades.

George is a unique brand proposing a new style of sake unconventional by common sense. As the English name suggests, it is brewed with a free sensibility traversing borders and genres, featuring a pop taste friendly to sake beginners and overseas fans. It is a bottle where playfulness and solid quality coexist, symbolizing Okunomatsu's innovation.

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.

Classic (Kurassic) is the world-renowned "Musical Brewed Sake" from Ohara Shuzo, fermented while playing Mozart's music in the storehouse. The taste nurtured by the rhythm of melodies is dignified, gentle, and mellow, much like Mozart's compositions. With a series named after his musical pieces, it is a supreme brand that marks a new page in sake history, born from a mix of playful spirit and passion.

Odayaka (Calm) is a brand pursued to deliver a "calm and gentle" healing moment as the name suggests. Maintaining the 100% natural rice and Junmai commitment, it is designed for a lighter, more elegant swell of flavor and a pleasant crispness. Using the power of microbes living in the brewery, it achieves a sophisticated taste that blends into modern lifestyles. With a gentle aroma and a spreading soft rice sweetness, its quality gently accompanies the daily table, unraveling both heart and body.

Pukupuku Shuzo no Junmai-shu is an innovative brand embodying regional revival and sustainable agriculture in Minamisoma. Reproducing Edo-period traditions, it focuses on natural fermentation using only wild cellar-resident yeast. Using low-polished Fukushima rice and white koji without added lactic acid brings out the powerful rice umami and wild complexity. Their iconic "Hopped Sake" applies craft beer's dry-hopping technology to the sake brewing process. The refreshing hop aromas (citrus, lychee) and gentle rice sweetness harmonize perfectly, bringing a new surprise to modern tables.

Rikei Kyodai is a next-generation brand pursuing the "ideal taste for food" through scientific data analysis. Its precise quality, stripped of any unwanted flavors, offers a new surprise to modern tables.

Yume no Ka is a brand named after the sake-brewing rice developed by Fukushima Prefecture. It is a passionate bottle representing Fukushima's next generation, drawing out the rice's characteristics to produce a gorgeous aroma and plump umami.

Izumiyama is the ultimate local sake reflecting the terroir of Ono Town, Fukushima. With the primary goal of being loved by the local community, its quality, carefully brewed with local water and rice, harmonizes freshness and soft umami. In particular, the unique lineup like "Active Nigori" conveys the powerful vitality of sake. Without flashy advertising, it exists as a "haven of the heart" essential for local tables. It features a friendly yet deep taste, as if bottling the rich nature of Ono Town and the warmth of its people.

Tabane (Bundle) is a brand embodying the philosophy of "delivering all thoughts, materials, and traditions bundled like a bouquet." Its charm lies in a sophisticated taste filled with unity and gratitude.

Adatara Kikusui is the representative brand of Ouchi Shuzo, named after Mount Adatara, the symbol of Nihonmatsu. Bearing the names of regional symbols, its friendly quality integrated into the daily lives of local people, making it a symbol of Nihonmatsu local sake. Though no longer in production, its name continues to be passed down as a memory that tells the story of Fukushima's sake brewing history.

Gihei is a premium brand named after the brewery's founder, Gihei Yamaguchi. Conveying the original aspirations of starting sake brewing in Aizu 380 years ago to the present, it pursues depth in traditional techniques and an elegant aroma. It is a masterpiece where the weight of history and brilliant skills intersect, representing the very soul of Yamaguchi Gomei.