Sake Brands
in Miyagi

Abekan is the flagship brand bearing the brewer's name, centered on Junmai Karakuchi (dry pure rice sake). While inheriting the tradition of brewing for over 300 years in the port town of Shiogama, they pursue a clean and savory sake quality that suits the modern dining table. Typical of Shiogama, where many local sushi restaurants line the streets, it is designed as "sake that makes local fish delicious," considering compatibility with fish dishes first. Its refreshing sharpness and moderate acidity enhance the umami of the fish, providing a refreshing sensation that cleanly washes away oils.

Jurei is an aged sake series developed by Ishikawa Shuzo Store, featuring 3-year and 5-year aged Junmai Ginjo. Through long-term aging, the umami of the rice is concentrated, characterized by a mellow and deep flavor. You can enjoy the unique aroma created by aging and the complex flavor cultivated over time.

Kitakamigawa is the representative brand of Ishikawa Shuzo Store, named after the Kitakami River that flows through Ishinomaki. Developing a wide lineup including Daiginjo, Ginzukuri Junmai, Junmai, and Honjozo, they aim to brew sake that accompanies the food culture of Ishinomaki with each sake quality. Although it became commissioned brewing after the earthquake, it inherits the tradition and pride as a local sake of Ishinomaki.

Suminoe is a brand brewed by Suminoe Shuzo in Ishinomaki, aiming for a sake quality that is "clean," "soft," and "elegant." Using excellent sake rice from various regions such as Miyagi Prefecture's Kura no Hana, Hyogo Prefecture's Yamada Nishiki, Fukui Prefecture's Gohyakumangoku, and Okayama Prefecture's Omachi, it is carefully brewed with underflow water from the Kitakami River and Miyagi yeast. Although the brewery was heavily damaged by the Tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake, they achieved reconstruction with support from all over the country and continue to brew high-quality sake. Characterized by a delicate and soft mouthfeel with elegant umami despite being light. It goes well with meals and is loved as a sake to accompany meals (shokuchushu) that enhances the seafood of Ishinomaki. Also active as a member of the DATE SEVEN project, they are transmitting the technology and individuality of Miyagi's sake brewing to the whole country.

Hitakami is the flagship brand of Hirakou Shuzo, known as "Sakana-zake" (Fish Sake) with the theme "If you're doing fish, it's Hitakami!" Characterized by a soft, transparent mouthfeel and a sharp aftertaste, it brings out the umami of seafood and provides a refreshing sensation that cleanly washes away fish oils. Designed with sake quality that puts compatibility with seafood from "Sanriku Kinkasan Oki," one of the world's three major fishing grounds, first, it harmonizes with all kinds of fish dishes such as sashimi, sushi, and grilled fish. The brand name is derived from "Hitakamigawa," the old name for the Kitakami River, and "Hitakami no Kuni" described in the "Nihon Shoki," embodying thoughts for the rich land blessed by the sun. Having recovered from the tsunami damage of the Great East Japan Earthquake, it attracted nationwide attention with "Earthquake Reconstruction Sake: Light of Hope." After the earthquake, they completely renewed their facilities and achieved further quality improvement.

Shinzeki is one of the brands brewed by Hirakou Shuzo, producing sake loved locally as a local sake of Ishinomaki.

Kachiki is a brand that inherits the name of Kachiki Shuzo, one of the four companies that make up Ichinokura. It is loved as a local sake that utilizes the goodness of traditional sake brewing.

Watashi no Oto is a new style of sake developed by Ichinokura, a brand with an impressive and unique name. It proposes a new way to enjoy sake with a modern sensibility.

Himezen is one of the brands brewed by Ichinokura, a sake with an elegant and feminine image. Characterized by low alcohol content and a sweet and sour taste, it is also recommended for those who usually do not drink sake.

Suzune is a sparkling sake representing Ichinokura, and can be said to be a pioneer of sparkling sake. It was named because the delicate bubbles rising when poured into a glass seem to play the sound of bells. The bubbles that pop gently in the mouth are due to natural carbonation produced by fermentation in the bottle, the same as champagne. With a low alcohol content of 5% and a soft sweet and sour taste, it is appreciated even by those who are not fond of alcohol. This manufacturing method is Ichinokura's patented process (Patent No. 3337198). It won the highest gold award for three consecutive years, the first in the history of the "Sparkling SAKE Category," at the "Fine Sake Awards Japan" from 2012 to 2014, and has become synonymous with sparkling sake. As an aperitif or dessert sake, and compatible with various dishes regardless of Japanese, Western, or Chinese, it is an innovative product that proposes a new way to enjoy sake.

Ichinokura is the flagship brand bearing the brewery's name, characterized by sake brewing that utilizes the goodness of traditional handmade methods. Embodying the philosophy of Ichinokura, which was born from the gathering of four breweries, it is loved by a diverse range of sake fans with a wide lineup while balancing tradition and innovation. From Junmai sake to Ginjo sake, they pursue harmony with meals with each sake quality, practicing sake brewing rooted in the region using Miyagi's rice and water.

"A, Fushigi na Osake" (Ah, Strange Sake) is a unique brand developed by Ichinokura, a sake with a mysterious charm just as its name suggests. It is a unique bottle characteristic of Ichinokura, which continues innovative product development.

Kome Kome Shu is a brand brewed by Ichinokura, developed as a sake where you can fully enjoy the umami of rice.

Shoun Kinryu is a brand brewed by Ichinokura with an auspicious name. It is loved as a prestigious sake suitable for celebratory occasions.

Watari Togoro is a brand that inherits the tradition of one of the breweries that make up Ichinokura. It features a name that evokes the history and culture of the region.

Nanashimizu is one of the brands brewed by Hasamaya Shuzo Store, featuring a name that expresses the pure water of Kurihara.

Asao is a brand brewed by Hasamaya Shuzo Store, named after Hara Asao, a local poet. It is a sake that imagines the passionate and delicate worldview of her poems.

Niji is a brand brewed by Hasamaya Shuzo Store, aiming for a sake that is colorful and beautiful like a rainbow.

Keisen is a brand of Hasamaya Shuzo Store, featuring a name that expresses the rich springs of Kurihara. It is a standard sake that has been loved locally for a long time.

Wataya is a new brand launched by Kanenoi Shuzo in 1996 (Heisei 8), with the concept of "Shokuchushu" (sake that mediates food). In an era when the concept of "Shokuchushu" (sake accompanying meals) had not yet taken root in the sake industry, they proceeded with sake brewing with a focus on matching with meals. They pursue a clean sake with slightly high acidity and sweetness derived from rice that harmonizes with dishes using dashi stock. With Awa Yamada Nishiki as the pillar, they purchase the best rice from various places such as Okayama Omachi, Hiroshima Hattan, and Nagano Miyama Nishiki from contract farmers, and also purchase Miyagi's sake rice from excellent local farmers. It is by no means a flashy type with an impact on the first sip, but Wataya's goodness lies in its pleasant gentleness that remains in your memory somewhere. It has excellent compatibility with Japanese food, especially with dishes with effective dashi and delicate seasoning, and the comfort of advancing the cup with the meal is attractive.