Sake Brands
in Miyagi

Izumi no Daichi is one of the brands brewed by Nakayu Shuzo Store. The name evokes the image of "Izumi" (spring), a rich water resource of the Ou Mountains, and the vast "Daichi" (earth) that nurtures rice.

Tenjo Mugen is the flagship brand of Nakayu Shuzo Store. It was named with the meaning "sake so delicious that even in heaven, one would wonder if it is a dream or an illusion." With a light and savory (tanrei umakuchi) quality, they brew high-quality, small-batch, handmade local sake. The medium soft underflow water from the Ou Mountains is the source of its clean and gentle sake quality. It features a light and smooth mouthfeel, a good balance of moderate aroma and umami, and a refreshing sensation in the throat, making it excellently compatible with food. Actively using rice developed by the prefecture and rice locally produced in Kami-machi, they pursue sake brewing that expresses the region's climate.

Mugen is a brand popular as a sister brand of the representative brand "Tenjo Mugen."

Narusegawa is a brand brewed by Nakayu Shuzo Store, named after the Naruse River, a clear stream flowing through the region. It embodies gratitude for the water, a blessing of the river.

Manyo Bijin is one of the brands brewed by Nakayu Shuzo Store. The name is derived from the fact that the area is associated with the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), evoking an image of a beautiful and elegant taste.

Meisousui is one of the brands brewed by Yamawa Shuzo Store.

Nanatsumori no Shiki is a brand brewed by Yamawa Shuzo Store, derived from Nanatsumori, the symbol of the region. It reflects the beauty of nature in each of the four seasons in the sake.

Yamawa is a limited distribution series of Yamawa Shuzo Store, highly rated mainly by specialty stores as high-quality Junmai sake. Led by the 7th generation brewer and master brewer (Toji) Daisuke Ito, it is brewed with careful preparation that returns to manual work as much as possible, from washing rice to pressing. Using underflow water from the Funagata Mountains and sake rice produced in Miyagi Prefecture (Kura no Hana, Gin no Iroha, Miyama Nishiki), it features sake brewing that values the basics and is not swayed by trends, under the concept of "Simple is best."

Washigakuni is the flagship brand of Yamawa Shuzo Store, boasting deep-rooted popularity locally. The name, meaning "My Country" (Our Country), embodies the pride of being a local sake rooted in the region.

Yuho Machizake is one of the brands brewed by Yamawa Shuzo Store. It evokes a line from a Chinese poem, "Having a friend come from afar," bringing to mind the scene of having sake while waiting for a friend of sharing sake with a friend.

Manatsuru is the representative brand of Tanaka Shuzo Store. Using traditional Kimoto and Yamahai brewing methods, they insist on handmade production, such as koji making with kojibuta for all quantities, steaming rice in koshiki, and yeast starter making with cedar heating barrels. Characterized by moderate acidity, a firm taste, and a thick finish, it is a brand that aims for a sake quality with a strong presence.

Denrin is one of the brands brewed by Tanaka Shuzo Store, derived from the brewer's name.

Mori no Kikukawa is the representative brand of Moritami Shuzo Honke. As the only brewery in the old Sendai city, they use underflow water from the Hirose River and Tohoku rice centered on Miyagi Prefecture's sake rice "Kura no Hana," aiming for a sake quality that is light (tanrei) yet combines umami. Produced by traditional handmade methods following the lineage of Nanbu Toji, it is characterized by the richness inherent in sake and a mellow, flavorful taste. It is loved as a brand that embodies "urban terroir."

Moritami is a brand brewed by Moritami Shuzo Honke, a traditional brand bearing the brewer's name.

Hozan is a brand that was brewed by Hozan Shuzo. It is not currently produced due to the brewery's closure.

Urakasumi is the representative brand of Saura and one of the leading brands of Miyagi Prefecture. The name is derived from the beautiful mist (kasumi) of Matsushima Bay, and it is widely loved as a local sake brewed in Shiogama. Based on a light and dry (tanrei karakuchi) profile, it has an excellent balance of rice umami and sharpness, and is highly rated as a sake to accompany meals (shokuchushu) that goes well with Japanese food in general. Using Miyagi Prefecture rice such as "Kura no Hana" and "Sasanishiki," they practice sake brewing that focuses on local water and rice. In particular, Junmai and Junmai Ginjo have a light yet deep flavor, characterized by a depth that allows them to be enjoyed at a wide range of temperatures, from cold to warm sake. The compatibility with seafood from Matsushima Bay is outstanding, and it demonstrates its true value in pairing with seafood from Sanriku. Also known as the brand where Kyokai No. 12 Yeast (Hirano Yeast) originated, "Urakasumi Zen," created by the outstanding skills of Honorary Toji Juichi Hirano, is a historical brand that brought about the tanrei karakuchi boom in the post-war sake world. Winning numerous top prizes at the National New Sake Appraisal, it pioneered the Ginjo and local sake booms and has been a driving force in the sake culture of Miyagi and Japan.

Fukugama Masamune is a brand of Kojiya Shuzo Store, loved mainly locally as a local sake of Shiogama. Currently, brewing is commissioned to Niizawa Sake Brewery, and they continue sake brewing rooted in the region with limited distribution.

Shiogama is a brand that bears the name of the place Shiogama as it is, and is a community-based sake brewed by Kojiya Shuzo Store. With a sake quality that reflects the climate and food culture of Shiogama, it is sold mainly at local liquor stores.

Shiki no Matsushima is one of the representative brands of Abekan Shuzo Store, expressing the beauty of Matsushima in each of the four seasons. Centering on Ginjo types, it is characterized by a gorgeous aroma and clean sake quality. Designed considering compatibility with seafood from Shiogama and Matsushima, it has an elegant taste that enhances fish dishes. When enjoyed chilled, its delicate aroma and refreshing sharpness stand out, making it an excellent match for raw fish dishes such as sushi and sashimi.

Omotaka Otokoyama is a traditional brand of Abekan Shuzo Store, loved as a standard sake centered on Honjozo. Designed as a sake to accompany meals suited to Shiogama's seafood, it features a balance of a refreshing mouthfeel and moderate umami. It has a breadth that can be enjoyed both cold and warm, and is loved locally as an everyday local sake that enriches the daily dining table.