Sake Brands
in Osaka

"Naniwa Masamune" is the flagship brand representing Naniwa Shuzo, Osaka's oldest local sake brewery with about 300 years of history. Obstinately preserving traditional handmade methods since the Edo period and brewed using the climate of Izumi and high-quality water, this sake features a flavor that makes one feel the orthodoxy of "Osaka Sake." From crisp dry types to types where the umami of rice spreads richly, it maintains solid quality that is not swept away by the times. Its name, evoking the elegance of Izumi Province and the vitality of Naniwa, is widely loved as a local sake representing Osaka as well as its hometown Hannan City. It is a drop imbued with unwavering pride where 300 years of tradition breathe.

"Retro PoRice Hannan" is an innovative brand created by Naniwa Shuzo, Osaka's oldest local sake brewery, to connect the history and future of Hannan City. The name is a coined word combining "Retro" (ancient), "Rice," and "Polis" (city), symbolizing the revival of ancient rice, which once supported this region, using modern techniques. Released to commemorate the registration of the "Katsuragi Shugen" Japan Heritage, this sake features a new sensation of sweet and sour fruity flavor, reminiscent of high-quality plum wine. Its modern charm, which overturns fixed ideas about sake, makes one want to enjoy it in a wine glass. It is a drop achieved only by a brewery with 300 years of tradition, where respect for history and an aggressive stance have come to fruition.