Sake Brands
in Fukushima

Aizu Miyaizumi is the flagship brand symbolizing Miyaizumi Meijo's tradition and sincere brewing. Inheriting the techniques of a 300-year-old establishment in Aizu, it pursues an "orthodox Aizu sake" with a harmony of rich rice umami and gentle aroma. It is a brand that combines a sense of security and dignity, coloring local evening drinks and conveying the depth of Aizu's history.

Iwaki Roman is a Junmai sake packed with romance for the hometown, sticking to Iwaki-grown rice and water. Although slightly sweet, it features a refreshing aftertaste derived from tank pressing. A heartwarming cup that lets one feel the rich stories brewed by Iwaki's terroir.

Jangara is a Junmai Ginjo expressing the dynamism of Iwaki's traditional performing art "Jangara Nenbutsu Dancing" in its sake quality. It features a modest yet dignified aroma and a vivid sharp finish that cuts through the palate. A brand full of Iwaki spirit that respects tradition while adding brilliant color to modern dining tables.

Bakasanri is a project brand collaboratively brewed by multiple breweries in the Kitakata and Sakashita areas of Aizu. The brand name originates from Aizu-Sakashita Town's history as a transportation hub located exactly "Sanri" (approx. 12km) from key points like Kitakata and Aizu-Wakamatsu. It embodies the entire Aizu brewing culture through this regional identity. Brewed with soft groundwater from the Iide Mountains, its flavor features a harmony of gentle rice umami and clean crispness—an elegant Aizu-style food-pairing sake. It pairs perfectly with local dishes like horse sashimi and is a drink that conveys regional bonds.

"Oraga" means "ours" in the Fukushima dialect. As the name suggests, this brand symbolizes "our local sake," brewed from local rice by local craftsmen. It features a perfect harmony of the soft umami from Fukushima's "Hitomebore" rice and the sharp finish created by Arakawa's hard water. A rich, original rice sweetness spreads behind a gentle aroma, with beautiful acidity from the hard water tightening the aftertaste. Through precise quality control at the new "Shiki no Kura," they provide fresh deliciousness year-round. It is a food-pairing sake essential to Fukushima's tables, designed with local cuisine in mind.

Yamayuri is a brand characterized by a pure and elegant aroma, like the lovely mountain lilies nurtured by Shirakawa's nature. Brewed to emphasize the clear umami at the core of the rice, it offers a soothing and gentle flavor.

Kiri no Hana features a transparent mouthfeel inspired by mystical morning mist. Crafted with delicate techniques, it beautifully extracts the umami of the rice, leaving a refreshing afterglow.

Yamabuki is characterized by a warm umami like Japanese marigold flowers. It offers a perfect balance expressing the earth's bounty, harmonizing with deep and pleasant rice sweetness.

Oomoto rediscovers the origins of Ariga Shuzo's brewing, offering a simple yet deep flavor crafted with traditional skill and spirit. It provides a powerful, earth-like presence and the nourishing umami of original rice.

Shirakawa Tora is a unique brand inspired by the brave tiger of Shirakawa. With an innovative approach leveraging experience from Makkoli brewing, it promotes new possibilities for sake from the land of Shirakawa.

Toryu is a new-era flagship brand created with passion by the brewery owner and young craftsmen. The name comes from "Toryu Kenji," the spirit of Shirakawa High School, embodying the ambition and momentum of a dragon ascending to the sky. Using a unique method with a high koji ratio, it achieves a solid rice umami and satisfying body alongside surprisingly crisp finish. The freshness from Nasu Mountain groundwater and the maximized potential of local Shirakawa rice create a transparency that fascinates modern sake enthusiasts.

Hakuyo is the flagship traditional brand named after the image of Shirakawa's sun. Brewed with soft water from the Nasu Mountains, it features a strong and solid dry flavor. With proven quality loved locally for years as a food-pairing sake, it has the versatility to match even richly seasoned dishes. Staying close to daily life in the castle town and coloring celebratory occasions, this sake tells the story of Shirakawa's land and history. It is an inexhaustible, proud tradition of Shirakawa.

Shirakawa Ryu is a brand that expresses the regional character of Shirakawa and the power of a dragon, using local rice and groundwater from the Nasu Mountains. Cherishing traditional brewing methods, it aims for a dignified flavor that inspires the hearts of those who drink it.

Aizu Bandaisan is a sake named after the famous symbolic mountain of Fukushima. Using pure groundwater from the Nasu Mountains and the magnificent natural environment of the Shirakawa Plateau, it achieves a simple yet core-solid flavor. From standard to premium, it is known for its accessibility and reliable quality. It pairs well with local cuisine that could be called Fukushima's soul food, a classic brand loved by the community that evokes images of the hometown with every sip.

"Nonde Miyagare!" (Drink it!) is a provocative brand born from the desire to make sake more accessible and enjoyable for younger generations. The impactful name carries the brewery's confidence that "once you taste it, you'll know its deliciousness." It features a crisp, light, and friendly quality. It sweeps away formal images and proposes new ways to enjoy sake, making it a bright and energetic cup.

Taninokoshi is the flagship brand symbolizing Shirakawa Meijo's tradition and pride. The quality, polished by Nasu groundwater and fresh plateau winds, is truly an "art of water and rice." Centered on Junmai Ginjo, it features an elegant flavor with a harmony of gentle rice sweetness and refreshing crispness. Essential for regional festivities, it is the brewery's proud masterpiece embodying the rich terroir of the Shirakawa Plateau.

Chisuikafujin is a brand named after five essential elements of sake brewing: Earth (Chi), Water (Sui), Fire (Ka), Wind (Fu), and Person (Jin). It expresses the essence of sake born from the resonance of nature's bounty and human skill. It features a pure and powerful taste that simply utilizes the goodness of the ingredients.

Jugetsu is the representative brand of Suzunoi Shuzoten, condensing Ten'ei Village's nature and the craftsmen's passion. Using the rare "Kame-no-o" rice grown by head brewer Isao Nagayama, it is carefully brewed with pure spring water from the hills behind the brewery. It features a sophisticated quality with a harmony of swelling rice umami and a transparently crisp mouthfeel. Its gorgeous and clear taste, praised even in wine magazines, beautifully complements not only Japanese food but also various modern cuisines, making it a masterpiece loved by gourmets.

Hatorigo is a brand that expresses the rich nature and terroir of the Hatori region in Ten'ei Village. It condenses the blessings of the clear air and abundant water sources around Lake Hatori into a transparent and soft mouthfeel.

Teneizan is a brand named after the rich mountain bounty of Ten'ei Village. Using pure spring water from the woods behind the brewery, it features a simple and transparent taste that directly reflects the village's natural environment.

Iwase is a community-oriented Junmai brand that luxuriously uses Koshihikari rice grown in Ten'ei Village. While not flashy, it features a harmony of plump rice umami unique to table rice and a modest sweetness within a crisp dry taste. It is a bottle where solid skills shine, enjoyable at any temperature from chilled to warmed. An undercover masterpiece loved locally for many years as a "true regional sake" that colors the daily tables of Ten'ei Village.