Brands

"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.

Hodenasu is a brand brewed by Monden Jozo with a unique name. "Hodenasu" is a Miyagi dialect word meaning "fool" or "lovable idiot," and was named with affection.

Kitamaebune Shinetsumaru honors Awaji's maritime heritage and the feats of Takadaya Kahei. Kitamaebune were merchant ships that crisscrossed the Sea of Japan in the Edo era, linking Awaji to Ezo (Hokkaido) on key trade routes. Shinetsumaru is a restored vessel once sailed by Kahei and is cherished as part of Awaji's ocean legacy. Its name conveys the island's pioneering spirit and respect for those who connected Japan by sea. Brewed with traditional Awaji craftsmanship, it is a sake steeped in historical romance.

Merchant Takadaya Kahei carries the name of Awaji's celebrated historical figure. An Edo-era magnate from Toshi on Awaji, Kahei sailed Kitamaebune ships, aiding the development of Ezo and contributing to Russo-Japanese diplomacy. The label honors his entrepreneurial drive and the pride he brought to the island. With a dignified profile befitting a great merchant, this premium sake expresses Awaji's history and culture. Enjoy it with Awaji's seafood and local ingredients to savor the island's story and flavors together.

"Senka" is a brand within Sennenichi Shuzo's diverse lineup that expresses a gorgeous and delicate flavor. The brand name evokes "a thousand flowers," aiming for a sake that possesses both flower-like grace and depth. Nurtured by Awaji Island's rich nature and the famous underground water of Mt. Yakugyo, its taste is characterized by a refined transparency with a gently spreading aroma. It is a heart-warming cup suitable for adding color to daily dining or for toasting on special occasions.

"Kakehashi" (Bridge) is a brand symbolizing a "bridge" connecting people, cultures, and generations. Just as Awaji Island serves as a bridge linking Honshu and Shikoku, this sake embodies the wish to connect the hearts of those who drink it. With a soft mouthfeel and an approachable flavor, it aims to be loved by a wide range of people, from sake connoisseurs to beginners.