Sake Brands
in Miyagi

Hibuse no Toramai is a brand brewed by Nakayu Shuzo Store, derived from the traditional performing art "Hibuse no Toramai" (Fire Prevention Tiger Dance) handed down in Kami-machi. It embodies the wish for disaster prevention and peace in the region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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.