Gaijin

Gaijin is a brand symbolizing the sake brewing of Maruo Honten, named 'Gaijin' (army returning in victory) to commemorate the victory of the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars.
Used as an abbreviation for 'Yorokobi Gaijin' or as a brand name referring to the entire series, it embodies the philosophy of sake brewing of Maruo Honten.
The characteristics of the Gaijin series, such as small production using traditional Japanese cauldrons and wooden steamers, thorough commitment to all-volume non-filtration and carbon-free filtration, and rich and heavy taste, are condensed.
Using only one type of rice for one tank, it produces a unique and powerful taste with strong acidity and sharp aftertaste.
It is a symbolic brand of uncompromising sake brewing where Representative Director Tadaoki Maruo himself serves as the master brewer and directs small production while protecting traditional manufacturing methods.
It is a brand that expresses the identity of Maruo Honten, where the historical background of the victory in the Meiji era, the cultural town of Kotohira, and the commitment to traditional manufacturing methods act in unison.