Sake Brands
in Fukushima

"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.

Fuun Kenkiden: Dokuro Genshiro is a unique collaboration label produced by Meishu Center. It expresses the world of the mysterious swordsman Genshiro, featuring haunting illustrations by the late Toshio Saeki on the label. Contrary to its punk appearance, the bottle contains high-quality Ginjo sake polished by Watanabe Shuzo Honten, with elegant aromas and gentle umami. A trend-setting sake that stimulates sensitivities, where the romance of samurai drama, art, and reliable brewing skills intersect.

Tamura is a brand symbolizing the regional terroir, named after Tamura Town in Koriyama where the brewery is located. While maintaining the 100% natural rice and Kimoto tradition, it pursues a more powerful rice umami and a crisp dry finish. Despite its robust flavor that evokes the richness of the earth, the aftertaste is surprisingly light. Communicating with the local climate and straightly expressing the strength of ingredients, this sake is supported as the ultimate food-pairing choice that powerfully complements meals.

Kinpo is the proud flagship brand carrying on Niida Honke's tradition since its founding. Embodying the belief that "sake must be a healthy beverage," they were among the first to start brewing solely with natural rice in 1967. It features a deep richness brewed with traditional skills and a pure resonance unique to natural rice. Polished over 300 years of history, this cup condensing Fukushima's nature and the craftsmen's sincerity delivers timeless peace and joy to the drinker.

Kiyokawa is a brand that was once brewed by Akimoto Shuzoten, evoking the rich nature of Fukushima. Using the region's pure water and carefully polished rice, it colored local tables for many years with its simple yet deep flavor. Although no longer in production, its name continues to be passed down as a memory that colors the history of Fukushima's sake brewing.

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 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.

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 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 (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 (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.

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 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.