Sake Brands
in Fukushima

Dajyu is a Junmai Ginjo within the Roman series, outstanding for its refined Wasanbon-like sweetness and fresh muscat-like aroma. A light acidity tightens the umami of Mochigome Yondan, possessing a surprising transparency and ease of drinking even for those who usually avoid sweet sake. It is a graceful cup played by Aizu's nature.

Snow Dragon is the flagship brand symbolizing the soul of Nekka, born from the "Ryushu Project" aiming for a hybrid production of sake and shochu. Using pure snowmelt water from Tadami and self-cultivated rice, and brewed through bag hanging (Fukuro-shibori) that collects every drop only by its weight, its taste is full of pure transparency like melting snow. The brilliant and dignified ginjo aroma emitted by the unique Nekka Yeast is a deliciousness of a new era that pleasantly defies the conventional wisdom of sake.

Aikyo no Kagayaki is a brand filled with deep love and gratitude for Yabuki Town, one of Japan's three major pioneer lands. Using self-cultivated rice carrying the pioneer spirit, it is sublimated into a clear and dynamic quality. It is a cup that emits a bright and transparent brilliance, as if illuminating the future of the hometown.

Shizengo is a pioneer of additive-free sake released about 50 years ago by the 4th generation Daikichi, pursuing the "original form of rice" when pure rice sake was not yet common. Brewing the bounty of Yabuki Town's rich earth with pesticide-free rice, a light slight effervescence and clear crispness resonate. It conveys a pure and powerful deliciousness as if being in a "natural village" (Shizengo) to the present.

Kaitaku no Uta (Song of Pioneering) is a cup like a hymn dedicated to the ancestors in Yabuki Town who once transformed barren land into rich fields. The simple yet powerful umami of pesticide-free rice spreads, singing the passion and pride of the pioneers who carved through difficulties in the present.

Gakki Masamune is a brand carrying the passion of Oki Daikichi Honten, originating from an era when a court musician praised that "Brewing and musical performance are both offerings to the gods." Revived with a modern touch by the 5th generation Yuta Oki, it gained sudden limelight as a "rich and transparent Honjozo" that defies common sense. Using pesticide-free rice, its quality—where the sweetness of koji and the brilliance of yeast harmonize exquisitely—delivers a beautiful rhythm and joy as if playing a musical instrument.

Kokushikan is a brand drifting with a dignified style, entrusting the spirit of a "Kokushi" (a person of national importance with unwavering conviction) to sake. Its taste, brewed by facing Yabuki's terroir, lets one feel a strong core within a clear crispness, overflowing with a freshness that straightens the drinker's posture.

Kiyokami is a brand that once represented Iwase District, brewed in pursuit of a beauty as clear as a mirror. It is a drop of memory conveying the stories of brewers who faced water and rice with pure hearts.

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.

Oshu Nihonmatsu is a brand bearing the historical place name that Fukushima is proud of. Melting together the pure power of Raijin Shimizu and the traditional skill of Fune-shibori, it is a cup with a dignified style that allows one to feel the depth of history nurtured by Oshu's terroir.

Motomiya is a flagship brand straightly expressing love for the brewery's hometown, Motomiya City. Committed to local rice and water and staying close to the locals' conversations, it features a peaceful, simple umami that never tires. It is a mothering prestigious sake indispensable to life in Motomiya.

Chieko is a brand dedicated to Chieko (wife of Kotaro Takamura) who loved the sky over Adatara. Known as "Chieko no Hanagasumi," its soft and noble taste produced by Fune-shibori is as if it reflected the beautiful natural scenes that Chieko once dreamed of.

Inagawa is the flagship brand since founding, its name etching gratitude to the rich rice (Ina) and water (Gawa) that moisten the Inawashiro land. The transparency brewed by Mount Bandai's underflow and the simple umami of Aizu rice are in perfect harmony. It is a true local sake that allows one to directly feel the breath of the land, one that never tires the palate.

Shichijuro is the prestigious peak series bearing the name of the Shioya family head. Specializing in unfiltered raw Junmai sake, its true value lies in the rice's sweetness and a solid strength character drawn to the limit. As proven by consecutive Gold Medals, it is a dramatic taste that captivates fans both in Japan and overseas.

Jotanbo is the supreme brand of Bandai Shuzo, bearing the name of the head monk who once protected Enichi-ji Temple—the sacred land of Aizu's Buddhist culture. Using only selected rice from Bandai Town and gently pressing for two days, it achieves a silky smoothness and noble aftertaste. It is a cup where the weight of history and the purity of Bandai reside.

Aizu Sakura is a mystical prestigious sake with a transparent crimson color produced by lavishly using ancient rice (black rice). Contrary to its brilliant appearance, the gentle sweetness of rice and fresh acidity overlap, leaving a beautiful aftertaste like the cherry blossoms that color Bandai's four seasons.

Bandaisan is the steadfast flagship brand loved since founding. Characterized by an honest umami brewed by the underflow of mothering Mount Bandai, it never tires the palate. It is a gentle local sake that stays close to people's hearts, making them "want to talk about dreams" over daily evening drinks.

Meiji-ichi is a brand conveying the "initial humble intent" inherited since its 1890 founding. Committed to traditional Sase-style tank pressing, it is a powerful cup that pursues a sharp finish while extracting the rice's umami without omission.

Eisen is the traditional main brand most loved by the people of Aizu since its 1869 founding. Carrying the pure power of the "Top 100 Waters of Japan" from the western foot of Mount Bandai, it features a clear and refined transparency. It is a local sake reflecting the history of Eisen itself, staying close to food and never tiring the palate.

Eishiro is the peak brand carrying Eisen's pride, named after the founder. Using the underflow from the Top 100 Waters and selected sake rice, it resonates with a dignified aroma and deep, soft umami polished to the limit. It is a supreme Daiginjo that has won numerous Gold Medals, reaching the height of the brewery's technical excellence.