Brands

"Asa Izumi" is a hidden masterpiece of Hiroshima planned by Asa Shuzo and produced by contract brewing. It is a rare sake with little general distribution, and its attraction is its refreshing drinkability and the refreshing and mellow aroma that spreads in the mouth. Its taste without peculiarities is easy to match with any meal from fish dishes to meat dishes, and is also ideal for daily evening drinks. It is a bottle that combines rarity, also called "phantom sake," and reliable taste.

"Hishi Masamune" is the representative brand of Kubota Shuzo, brewed by long-term low-temperature fermentation using underground water from the Ota River and sake rice grown in Hiroshima Prefecture. The symbol mark of "Pine and Diamond (Hishi)," which became the origin of the name, was created by the world-famous woodblock artist Shiko Munakata. Its taste is characterized by gorgeous and mellow Ginjo aroma, mellow mouthfeel, and good aftertaste. In particular, "Super Dry Junmai Sake" is highly rated as a sake during meals because the umami of rice is firmly felt even though it is dry. It is a bottle that makes you feel the climate of Hiroshima, combining history, tradition, and artistry.

"Jinshichi" is a brand symbolizing the tradition and history of Kyokuhou Shuzo. Brewed carefully using traditional techniques handed down to the brewery, it is characterized by a taste that carefully brings out the original umami of rice. It is loved by long-time sake fans for its sharpness that you never get tired of drinking and its calm aroma that makes you feel nostalgic somewhere.

"Urin" is an innovative brand by the 7th generation brewery owner, Mr. Yohei Hamamura, named after the word meaning "sun." With the concept of "sake you want to drink in a sunny spot," it aims for sake that accompanies a bright and relaxed mood. The biggest features are the aroma like fresh fruit and refreshing acidity. While having juicy umami reminiscent of melon and white peach, the aftertaste is light and sharp, and it goes well with cheese and Western food lined up on modern dining tables. Based on traditional techniques, "Urin," which incorporates new sensibilities, is a next-generation masterpiece that makes you feel the new possibilities of sake.

Ezo no Kuma is a brand from Takasago Shuzo made with 100% Hokkaido 'Kitashizuku' rice. Featuring a friendly label with a 'Hokkaido bear' motif, it offers a well-balanced taste with mellow sweetness and rice umami. Its fresh and gentle mouthfeel is loved by beginners and connoisseurs alike, gaining popularity as a table sake that brightens up daily meals.

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"Asahikari" is a carefully selected "Doburoku" brand brewed by the revived Fukumitsu Shuzo. Inheriting the name of the former sake brand, it uses local Oasa sake rice "Koi-momiji." You can enjoy the refreshing fizzy effervescence caused by secondary fermentation in the bottle and the fresh flavor. Unlike the sweet image of general Doburoku, the biggest feature is that it is designed to be "dry" so that it can be enjoyed with meals. It is a new Doburoku for adults in which the umami of rice and sharp acidity are harmonized.

"Tamaougi" is the representative brand of Tamaougi Shuzo, boasting a history of over 200 years. It is characterized by a mellow taste that you never get tired of drinking, gently bringing out the umami of rice by Hiroshima's traditional soft water brewing method. Like "Tamaougi Kenrei," which has won many gold prizes in the past, loyal and sincere sake brewing to the basics, even if not flashy, has been loved by the people of Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City for a long time.

"Sandankyo" is a local sake of Akiota Town, named after Sandankyo Gorge, a national special place of scenic beauty. Currently, it is brewed on consignment by Ono Shuzo (brand "Oigame") using Hiroshima Prefecture's "Shin-Senbon" rice. The alcohol content is high at 18-19 degrees, and you can enjoy a solid drinking response and a refreshing dry taste. Production volume is limited, and it is sold mainly at local roadside stations and specialty product shops. It is a powerful yet refreshing bottle that makes you feel the rich nature of Akiota Town.

"Tenko" is the flagship brand of Yahatagawa Shuzo, which has a glorious track record of winning gold prizes for three consecutive years at the National New Sake Appraising and Deliberating Fair. Using the finest sake rice Yamada Nishiki luxuriously, the Daiginjo brewed with sophisticated technology has no off-flavors, and a splendid ginjo aroma and rich taste spread. Like a "large bird (Ko) flapping to the heavens," it symbolizes the spirit of the brewery aiming for heights, and is an extremely popular masterpiece as a gift.

"Meikon" is an extremely rare test-brewed sake brewed at the Hiroshima Prefectural Technology Research Institute. It has an anecdote that the great writer Masuji Ibuse praised it as "light as water when entering the mouth, and mellow," and it is brewed based on different research themes every year (new varieties of rice, newly developed yeast, new manufacturing methods, etc.). It is truly a taste of "Ichigo Ichie" (once-in-a-lifetime encounter), and is a phantom famous sake packed with Hiroshima's cutting-edge technology that is difficult for the general public to obtain.

"Hakutenryu" is a local sake brand that has been loved for over 100 years in Kure, a sake brewing district in Hiroshima. The representative product "Kurakiji" means "freshly pressed undiluted sake" in Hiroshima's brewery terminology, and is characterized by a rich and punchy taste. The Junmai Ginjo sake served at the G7 Hiroshima Foreign Ministers' Meeting in 2016 is evaluated for its refreshing mouthfeel and elegant umami, and boasts a wide lineup from traditional daily drinking sake to sophisticated Ginjo sake.

The "Ryu ga Gotoku" (Yakuza) brand is a special lineup created through collaboration with Sega's popular game software "Ryu ga Gotoku" series. Produced by Miyake Honten, this series is finished with a taste that imagines the world view of the game and the personalities of the characters. Bottles designed with popular characters such as Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima attract attention not only from game fans but also from sake lovers, symbolizing the fusion of Hiroshima's sake brewing technology and pop culture.

"MIKADO LEMON" is an innovative sparkling lemon sake developed by Miyake Honten. It lavishly uses organic lemons cultivated in-house on Mikadojima, an uninhabited island in the Seto Inland Sea, and blended with Junmai Daiginjo brewed with Senbon Nishiki from Hiroshima Prefecture. Using no artificial sweeteners or colorings, it is a new sensation of taste where the original acidity of lemons and the elegant sweetness of sake rationalize, matching a wide range of dishes from Japanese to French.

"Kuretsuru" is a traditional brand of Miyake Honten that conveys the history and climate of Kure, which prospered as a naval port. It is a brand symbolizing sake brewing rooted in the local Kure area, characterized by a gentle aroma and a taste that you never get tired of drinking. It is a perfect bottle for daily evening drinks, loved together with the local food culture.

The "Pac-Man" brand is a collaboration sake created to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Bandai Namco Entertainment's masterpiece game "PAC-MAN." Expressing the pop world view of the game with a metallic bottle design, the contents use authentic Junmai sake that Miyake Honten boasts. It is a unique bottle where playfulness and tradition fuse, transmitted not only to sake fans but also to game fans around the world.

"Kuromatsu" is a traditional label that Miyake Honten has protected for many years, and is a staple sake with particularly high trust within the Senfuku brand. It is characterized by a mellow mouthfeel using Hiroshima's soft water and a good balance that can be enjoyed at any temperature range. As a "usual delicious sake" that you never get tired of drinking, it is an indispensable existence for local dining tables.

"Kure no Doi Tetsu" is a special limited brand crowned with the passion and skill of Mr. Tetsuya Doi, who became a Toji at the age of 21. Using rare rice "Sake Mirai" and Yamada Nishiki produced in the Special A district, it is characterized by luxurious brewing where only the best part of pressing (Nakadori) is bottled. It is one of the peaks of Houken Shuzo, combining a gentle strawberry-like aroma, fresh and transparent umami, and outstanding sharpness.

"Bikou" is a slightly sparkling Junmai sake that uses red yeast and undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle. Alternatively characterized by a beautiful pink (rosé) color and a light and sweet-and-sour taste with an alcohol content of 9%, it can be enjoyed with a sensation like champagne. It is a bottle that is gorgeous to look at, making you feel the new possibilities of sake.

"Kinsen" is a brand with tradition and pride that Mr. Atsushi Horimoto, the Toji of Aihara Shuzo, inherited from the brewery where he has his roots. It is currently brewed with Aihara Shuzo's equipment and technology, and is characterized by an elegant and deep taste utilizing Hiroshima's soft water. It is known as a connoisseur's fine sake with a personality different from "Ugo no Tsuki".