Sake Brands
in Okinawa

"Reimei" is a sake brand brewed by Taikoku Shuzo in Okinawa Prefecture. As the sake brewed at the southernmost tip of Japan, it is a historic brand that realized the existence of local sake (jizake) in all 47 prefectures. Brewed using the original four-season brewing method (shiki-jozo) and high-temperature saccharification moto four-stage mashing (kouon-touka-moto yondan-jikomi), it features a fruity aroma that is hard to imagine from sake produced in the tropics, and a light and smooth taste. Because it uses soft water, it has a soft mouthfeel, and brings out a firm rice umami even while being light (tanrei). It is a taste that matches not only Okinawan cuisine but also a wide range of dishes. There are basic products such as "Reimei Honjozo" and "Reimei Junmai Ginjo", which are popular as souvenirs from Okinawa. The name "Reimei" (Dawn) embodies the desire to be "the dawn of sake brewing in Okinawa."

"Churasaki" is a new brand released by Taikoku Shuzo on July 23, 2020. It is a sake that pursues Okinawa-ness, crowned with "Chura" which expresses the beauty of Okinawa. Brewed with the concept of "a light and dry sake that you won't get tired of drinking even in the hot summer of Okinawa," it features a clearer and sharper taste than Reimei. The naming was decided by soliciting ideas from the general public within the prefecture, and it is a brand born with the thoughts of the local people. Like Reimei, using the four-season brewing method, it is finished with a quality that matches Okinawan cuisine. Because it has a refreshing aftertaste, it goes well with rich dishes, making it a perfect drink during meals that refreshes the mouth. Using a blue bottle inspired by the beautiful sea of Okinawa, the label design also incorporates Ryukyu Bingata patterns, making it a visual expression of Okinawa. It is widely supported as a new standard for souvenirs and gifts. Not only chilled (reishu), but it is also a versatile type where the dryness stands out even more when warmed (kan), allowing you to enjoy different expressions depending on the season and cuisine.