Sake Brands
in Kochi

"Uchuno Yume" is a romantic sake brewed using "Kochi Space Yeast" that traveled to space. It uses yeast that was transported to the space station by a Russian Soyuz rocket in 2005 and returned after orbiting the earth about 160 times. You can enjoy a dreamy taste where science, romance, and reliable brewing techniques fuse.

"Fujimusume" is the flagship brand bearing the company name of Fujimusume Shuzo, and has been the main brand since its founding. Characterized by a light and dry, refreshing taste, it is loved locally as a daily evening drink. Its high quality is guaranteed, having won the Gold Prize many times at the National New Sake Appraising and Deliberating Fair. It is a mellow and sharp sake nurtured by the underground water of the Shimanto River.

"Hana to Koishite" (In Love with Flowers) is a sake named after the plants and flowers loved by Dr. Tomitaro Makino, a botanist. Brewed by Tsukasabotan Shuzo in Sakawa Town, the doctor's birthplace, it features a gorgeous aroma and light taste. It uses yeast from Kochi Prefecture, and the label is designed with botanical illustrations drawn by the doctor, making it a bottle filled with love for plants.

"Hitobito" is a Junmai sake using sake rice grown by Kazuho Yamashita, an organic farming researcher from Kochi Prefecture. The powerful umami of rice grown without using pesticides or chemical fertilizers fuses with Tsukasabotan's light brewing style. It features a taste that gently permeates the body, as if bottling the blessings of nature as they are.

"Sakurada" is a historic brand said to have been named by Dr. Tomitaro Makino. "Sakura" means cherry blossom, and "Da" represents hanging branches, conveying the meaning of gorgeous and beautiful sake like cherry blossoms in full bloom. It is a sake with a fragrant and elegant taste brewed with traditional techniques.

"Senchu Hassaku" is a very popular brand of Tsukasabotan, derived from the national vision devised by Ryoma Sakamoto on a ship. While being super dry, it boasts a smooth mouthfeel and outstanding sharpness. Highly fragrant, the umami expands in the mouth, and the aftertaste disappears quickly and cleanly. It is known as the ultimate food sake that goes well with a wide range of meals, from sashimi to meat dishes.

"Tsukasabotan" is the brewery's flagship brand boasting a history of over 400 years. As the saying goes, "Peony is the king of a hundred flowers, and it should be the leader among peonies," it features a dignified aroma and smooth taste with a regal style. While protecting the tradition of Tanrei Karakuchi unique to Kochi, it is a famous sake representing Kochi that continues to fascinate drinkers.

"Kamawanu" is a stylish and exciting brand derived from the rebus of "Kama (Sickle), Wa (Ring), Nu (No)" (Kamawanu - I don't care) favored by Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII. It is a super dry sake expressing the bold spirit of "not caring about small things." With sharp sharpness and a satisfying drinkability, it is a particularly hard-core bottle even among Kochi sake, often called "man's sake."

"Yukiyanagi" is a traditional brand of Nishioka Shuzoten that has been brewed since its founding. It is a daily evening drink that you won't get tired of, characterized by a refreshing mouthfeel and gentle aroma. It is the taste of the brewery's history itself, loved by the people of Kure locally for many years.

"Teppen Shimanto" is a sake overflowing with the blessings of nature, brewed with rice and water nurtured in the source area of the Shimanto River. A clear taste reminiscent of the transparency of a clear stream harmonizes with the rich umami of rice. It is a refreshing bottle that you want to enjoy while feeling the great nature of Shimanto.

"Kumonoue no Shizuku" (Drops Above the Clouds) is a brand that evokes the image of a pristine environment in the high-altitude mountains. A pure taste without off-flavors created by clear air and water. It is a sake where you can enjoy a delicate and beautiful finish, just like drops dripping from above the clouds.

"Kure" is a brand bearing the name of Kure, Nakatosa Town, a town of single-hook bonito fishing, and can be said to be the soul of Nishioka Shuzoten. A limited production sake in small quantities, it is a sturdy and sharp dry sake that seems to express the spirit of the passionate men of local Kure. It is the ultimate food sake that demonstrates its true value when matched with fatty Hatsugatsuo (first bonito) or Modorigatsuo (returning bonito) seared sashimi.

"Junpei" is one of the flagship brands of Nishioka Shuzoten, and is a Junmai Ginjo sake pursuing compatibility with fish dishes. The name is said to be derived from a real person or the brewing brewery's old trade name. A well-balanced taste where moderate ginjo aroma, rice umami, and sharpness become a trinity. It has excellent compatibility with Seared Bonito (Katsuo no Tataki) in particular, boasting a high degree of perfection as a food sake.

"Susaki" is a brand bearing the place name of Susaki City, Kochi Prefecture. A refreshing taste that makes you feel the sea breeze, reflecting the climate of Susaki facing the sea. It is a daily sake rooted in the region, brewed to be enjoyed with local seafood.