Brands

"Orihime no Sato" is a brand overflowing with regional love, named through a public contest based on the "Tanabata Legend" rooted in Katano. They intentionally use high-quality "Hinohikari" eating rice grown in Katano as the raw material, fusing the blessings of the clear streams flowing from the Ikoma Mountains into the Amanogawa River with local traditional brewing techniques. Its charm lies in a gentle, soft sweetness reminiscent of an elegant Orihime (Vega) and a kind drinking profile where the honest umami of rice stands out. It is a flavor imbued with the terroir and thoughts of the local people. Expressing the cultural background of the Milky Way (Amanogawa) through sake, this brand is truly a heartwarming drop born from the Katano community.

"Neya no Choja" is a brand with an auspicious name, brewed with wishes for the regional prosperity of Katano, Osaka, and the health and happiness of the drinkers. The name, derived from local folklore and place names, images the generosity and richness of the "Choja" (millionaire/elder) who has long watched over this land. Using the blessed water brought by the Ikoma Mountains and Amanogawa River, and carefully finished with traditional brewing techniques, its flavor is characterized by a broad, rich umami reminiscent of an elder's generous hospitality. Playing a role in regional promotion and being an indispensable brand for local festivals and celebrations, it is a drop that brightly illuminates the future of Katano.

"Inomanari" is a special brand created by Fujimoto Tadahito Shuzojo, brewing eternal history and regional pride. The name comes from "Inomanari," a Japanese student who traveled to China as an envoy to the Tang Dynasty about 1,300 years ago and passed away in Xi'an. His epitaph contains the oldest example of the name "Nippon" (Japan), and his origins are believed to be in Fujiidera. This sake, embodying historical romance, is characterized by a clear, focused flavor and the simple, honest umami of rice. Transcending the boundaries of ordinary sake, it contains the origin of Japan's national name and a requiem and respect for the young student who fell in a foreign land. A unique drop that serves as a historical bridge connecting Fujiidera to the world and the present day.

"Tamamizu" is a brand that conveys the weight of tradition, inherited for many years by Fujimoto Tadahito Shuzojo, the sole remaining brewery in Minami-Kawachi. Brewed with great care by the brewery that has marked time in front of Fujiidera Temple, its charm lies in a drinking profile that pursues "gem-like freshness." Featuring the rich expansion of rice and a pleasant finish at the moment of swallowing, it has added color to local gatherings and seasonal events across various occasions. It is a sincere and warm drop that continues to protect the flame of Minami-Kawachi's sake brewing culture.

"Miyabiichi" is a proud brand for which the owner of Fujimoto Tadahito Shuzojo gave his own name, pursuing the highest quality. Packed with the essence of traditional sake brewing that spares no time or effort, it aims for a fusion of refined, elegant (Miyabi) appearance and powerful flavor. The mouthfeel is smooth and beautiful, with a rich expansion and sharpness that unfolds toward the finish—a crystallization of skilled craftsmanship. It is a drop imbued with the responsibility and passion of being the sole brewery in Minami-Kawachi.

"Fujimasa" is a brand that has long been cherished in its local Fujiidera, against the backdrop of Minami-Kawachi's rich nature and history. Brewed by Fujimoto Tadahito Shuzojo, which has carved its tradition in front of Fujiidera Temple, it focuses on bringing out the honest umami of rice. Its unpretentious, simple yet resilient quality provides a sense of security, gently complementing everyday meals and offering moments of relief. It is an unwavering authentic drop that has long supported local dining tables.

"Shokazuru" is a historic brand bearing the auspicious symbols "Pine" (Matsu) and "Crane" (Tsuru) in its name, brewing with constant wishes for regional happiness. Created with soul by the brewery that has protected the brewing culture of Minami-Kawachi in the Fujiidera region, it is crafted through traditional methods. The gentle aroma and thick, harmonious flavor with rice umami were born precisely to make local feasts even more delicious. Accompanying life's milestones such as celebratory occasions and family gatherings, it is a long-standing flagship brand of Minami-Kawachi pride.

Kanenoi is a traditional brand bearing the brewer's name, and has been loved as a local standard sake since before the appearance of the Wataya brand.

"Nadaizumi" is a brand that combines approachability with solid quality, created by Rikyugura, which inherits the tradition of Sakai's sake brewing. In the land of Sakai, where many breweries once flourished, it continues to play the role of a sake that accompanies daily life. While cherishing the traditional brand name, it pursues consistently delicious flavor through modern brewing techniques. The flavor, which brings out the honest umami of rice, is a partner that richly colors the daily dining table. It is a drop imbued with the brewer's wish for people to enjoy the historical Sakai sake culture more closely and easily.

"Takamura" is a brand full of elegance, protected by Gancho (formerly Terada Shuzo), which boasts the oldest history in Kishiwada. Named after the Heian-period poet Ono no Takamura, its flavor is characterized by historical depth and refinement. Inheriting traditional techniques once polished in the Kishiwada castle town, it is currently brewed with reliable techniques to maximize the original umami of rice. With one sip, you can enjoy a rich body that spreads amidst dignified silence and a long-lasting afterglow. Imbued with the pride of a Kishiwada distinguished sake, it has been loved for special occasions and as gifts for precious people.

"Gancho" is a traditional brand born between the Meiji and Taisho periods, cherished alongside Kishiwada's historic festivals. The name contains a refreshing and passionate sentiment, like "the beginning of the year." Carrying the spirit of the brewery with the oldest history in the Kishiwada castle town to the present day, it features a timeless flavor that brings out the honest umami of rice. For local people, it is a "sake of the heart," indispensable for the excitement of the Danjiri Festival and family gatherings. Boasting unchanging quality and tradition even in changing times, it is an authentic drop essential for discussing Kishiwada's sake culture.

"Miwafuku" is a prestigious brand for which the brewery in Osaka was specially permitted to use the name by Omiwa Shrine (Miwa Myojin) in Nara Prefecture, known as the god of sake. Brewed without compromise by only four craftsmen at Isaka Shuzojo, founded in 1810, this sake is an "authentic local sake" where the rich umami of rice and a sharp finish coexist. Its solid quality, backed by gold medals at the National New Sake Awards, has earned high trust from sake fans. As most of the production is consumed around local Kishiwada, its rarity—seldom found in other prefectures—is also part of its charm. The harmonious flavor, combining a gorgeous aroma and a dignified mouthfeel, is a pure and powerful drop truly worthy of bearing a divine name.

"Danjiri" is a brand full of regional love, named after the heroic festival that can be called the soul of Kishiwada. Brewed by the long-established Isaka Shuzojo, founded in 1818, with the heat of the festival and local pride, this sake features a powerful yet sharp aftertaste. For many years, it has been cherished as a "celebratory sake" that quenches the thirst of the participants pulling the danjiri and heightens the excitement of the festival. Its passionate and sincere flavor is as if the atmosphere of local Kishiwada was packed directly into the bottle. Not only during the festival season but also suitable for when you want to feel the history and passion of Kishiwada, it is an authentic drop rooted in the region.

"Senryogiku" is a brand that was brewed by Terada Shuzojo in Kaizuka City, Osaka. Its name, wishing for the splendor and prosperity of Japanese culture, once blended into the lives of local people and colored daily moments and celebratory occasions. Although production has regretfully ended, it remains engraved in people's memories as a traditional taste nurtured in the land of Kaizuka.

"Shucho" is a local sake that was produced by Terada Shuzojo in Kaizuka City, Osaka. Its dignified and solid name once symbolized the reliable quality brewed amidst the rich nature and climate of Kaizuka. It was a brand loved locally for a long time, supporting places of social interaction. Currently, it has become a phantom sake due to the closure of the brewery, but its history continues to be handed down as an important part of Kaizuka's sake brewing culture.

"Kosei" is a powerful local sake brewed by Tahara Shuzo, a small brewery in Senshu, Osaka. As its name suggest, it features a satisfying drinkability that makes one feel the momentum and vitality of a tiger. Drawing out the original charm of rice with traditional handmade techniques, it balances a solid body with a clean finish. It is a drop rooted in the region, loved for many years by the people of the Sennan area as a companion for local festivals, celebrations, and daily evening drinks.

Konyo is a brand of Monden Jozo, embodying the philosophy of sake brewing using self-cultivated rice.

"Wakafufu" is a brand with a gentle and approachable flavor, brewed by Tahara Shuzo in Tajiri Town, Osaka. The name contains wishes for family harmony and health and, as intended, it features a mellow mouthfeel without any harshness. The sake quality, which reflects the calm climate of Senshu and the warmth unique to a family-run brewery, gently adds color to daily meals. Loved by local people as a "sake that never gets tiring," it is a sincere drop that continues to accompany daily life.

"Muga Mushin" is the pinnacle Junmai Daiginjo released by Naniwa Shuzo, which possesses 300 years of history. The name represents the state of mind of the brewers who pursue supreme deliciousness single-mindedly, without a single distracting thought. Polishing Hyogo Prefecture Yamada Nishiki rice to 35% and collecting only the purest and most aromatic part as "Shizukuzake" (drip sake) can be called the height of luxury. With an extremely rare annual production of about 500 bottles, it features a clear, elegant aroma, a silky smooth mouthfeel, and a beautiful, vanishing afterglow. It is a drop that can be called the ultimate work of art from Osaka's oldest brewery.

"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.

Tamba Nanakura GOLDEN MIX is a one-of-a-kind blend brewed jointly by the seven breweries of the Tamba/Sasayama region. While honoring the individuality of Okutanba, Kakomatsu, Kizakura, Kokko, Sakura Ichimonji, Akizuki, and Homei, it achieves a beautifully balanced marriage. Medium-dry with a bold core and the savory depth of rice, it gathers the traditional skills of the Tamba Toji. Bottled in a handy 180ml aluminum can, it's perfect for the outdoors or camping—easy to finish solo and effortless to carry. Released around Sake Day on October 1, it spreads the brewing culture of Tamba far and wide.