Brands

"ALIENS" is a unique brand positioned as part of a series of experimental brewing projects challenged by Takagi Shuzo using Space Deep Sea Yeast. The naming symbolizes a challenge to unknown possibilities, drawing a line from diverse brewing. The taste brewed by yeast that has experienced the extreme environments of space and deep sea brings new discoveries and surprises to the drinker.

"Tosashinkai" (Tosa Deep Sea) is the world's first Ginjo sake claiming to be "body-friendly," brewed using deep sea water off Cape Muroto, Kochi Prefecture, as brewing water. By using water with excellent mineral balance derived from deep sea water, it promotes sound yeast fermentation and achieves a unique taste that is refreshing and clear. It is a sake with a unique personality like no other, fully utilizing the blessings of the sea.

"Hamano Tsuru" (Crane of the Beach) was named by taking one character from the brewery's family name "Hamakawa" and after the good omen of two red-crowned cranes that the then-owner, Kintaro Hamakawa, encountered at the seaside. As a traditional brand since the founding of Hamakawa Shoten, it has been loved by locals for many years. It is a sake characterized by a familiar taste rooted in the climate of Tosa.

"Shintaro SHINTARO" is a Junmai sake named after Shintaro Nakaoka, a great figure of Tosa who was active with Ryoma Sakamoto at the end of the Edo period. Tano-cho, where Hamakawa Shoten is located, housed the Tano Gakkan school that Shintaro attended, and it was named from that connection. While letting you feel the original umami of rice, it features mild acidity and a refreshing finish. As a brand honoring a local hero, it also plays a role in conveying Tosa's history, romance, and culture to the present.

"Tamanoi" is a brand that Minami Shuzojo has carefully cultivated locally since its founding. The sake name is derived from "Mannen no Izumi" (Spring of Ten Thousand Years), a well said to have been gushing out without drying up since the Edo period, located by the clear stream Yasuda River flowing near the brewery. It uses high-quality underground water from the Yasuda River as brewing water to express its pure taste. Even now, it is deeply loved by locals mainly as a brand for within Kochi Prefecture.

Themed after Yokote's iconic winter tradition "Kamakura," this brand is rich in local sentiment. Evoking scenes of deep snow, it offers a smooth, approachable mouthfeel while cherishing the simple umami of rice. A flavor that has evolved with the local community, it symbolizes Yokote’s winter and possesses a heart-warming gentleness.

"Narukomai" is a traditional brand of Arisawa that has been loved locally for many years. It was named after the "Naruko" (clappers) essential to the Yosakoi Festival. The lineup includes special Junmai sake, characterized by a refreshing aftertaste while letting you feel the umami of rice. It has a taste that accompanies the local food culture and you won't get tired of drinking.

"Hanaoshiroi" is a brand with a unique personality created by Arisawa. Also written as "花おしろい" (Hanaoshiroi), it expresses the gorgeousness and delicacy derived from Koji, as the name suggests. While strictly observing traditional methods, it is a sake characterized by careful brewing where the craftsman's sensibility shines.

"Shimantoryojo" is a brand created with the image of the atmosphere of the Shimanto River, said to be Japan's last clear stream. It aims for a gentle and soothing taste that makes you feel the rich nature of Shimanto and the emotions of travel. It is a bottle that captures Kochi's nature and travel sentiments, making it a pleasing souvenir.

"Kagamino" is one of the sake brands brewed by Arisawa. It is thought to stem from the place names and climate around Tosayamada-cho, where the brewery is located. It is a local sake with an unpretentious taste, familiar to the locals.

"Doshudamashii" is a sake brewed with "the soul of Tosa (Doshu)," as the name suggests. It is thought to express a powerful and sturdy taste, like the men of Kochi known as "Igosso" (stubborn and spirited men). It is a brand filled with passion, symbolizing the climate and spirituality of Tosa.

"Taira" is one of the sakes produced by Arisawa. Although details are not revealed, it is possible that the name contains a wish for tranquility or peace, or the thoughts of the brewers. It may be aiming for a taste that gives comfort to the drinker.

With a delicate worldview like listening to the sound of falling snow in the silence, this brand is truly refined. Its crystal-clear mouthfeel and subtle, dignified aroma vividly depict the beautiful winter landscapes of Yokote. The elegant finish, which makes one want to sharpen the senses to savor it, is a sophisticated brew that resonates with modern sensibilities.

"Yamada Daiko" is one of the flagship brands representing Matsuo Shuzo. It is brewed using local sake rice "Tosa Nishiki" and "Gin no Yume" and underground water from the Monobe River. It features a fruity aroma reminiscent of melon and banana, and sharp acidity. It is finished with a refreshing and easy-to-drink taste that makes you feel the climate of the local Tosayamada.

"Matsuokina" is a major brand of Matsuo Shuzo born after the war. The name was coined by combining "Okina" from the old brand "Okina Mirin" and the brewery's family name "Matsuo." It also contains wishes for the protection of Matsuo Shrine, which enshrines the god of sake brewing, and for the longevity of the drinker. It is a sake with a sharp taste that inherits the "Tanrei Karakuchi" (light and dry) tradition since its founding.

"Tosa Kikusui" is the flagship brand bearing the name of Kikusui Shuzo. It has the characteristics of "Tanrei Karakuchi" (light and dry) typical of Kochi sake, and its charm lies in its refreshing throat feel and sharpness. Brewed with the famous water of the local Aki City, it is a sake with a taste you will never get tired of drinking.

"Shimantogawa" is a fine sake bearing the name of the Shimanto River, said to be Japan's last clear stream. The blue bottle imaging its clear flow is impressive. Using high-quality water and rice, it is a Junmai Ginjo sake brewed without using any additives, characterized by a refreshing aroma and light taste. You can enjoy a clean mouthfeel that makes you feel the coolness of the Shimanto River.

"Tamagawa" is a traditional brand that Arimitsu Shuzojo has protected since its founding. It uses the clear stream of the Akano River flowing near the brewery as brewing water, with a taste expressing that purity. Loved by the people of the local Aki City for many years, it is familiar as a daily evening drink.

"Akano" is a brand derived from the place name "Akano, Aki City," where Arimitsu Shuzojo is located. Using the water of the local clear stream Akano River as brewing water, it brews fine sake unique to this land. Deeply rooted in the region, it is a simple yet flavorful bottle expressing the local nature and climate.

"Momotaro" is the flagship brand of Fumimoto Shuzo, selected by public competition in the 1970s. It was named after the protagonist of a folktale with the wish that it would be "loved by everyone." Rare for Kochi sake, it is "slightly sweet," characterized by a plump aroma and gentle mouthfeel. It is particularly popular as a taste that is accessible to women and sake beginners.

"Irikoma" is a traditional brand that Fumimoto Shuzo has cherished since its founding. It was the former flagship brand, and products bearing the name are still being made today. It features a profound and deep taste that symbolizes the history and tradition of Fumimoto Shuzo.

"Shimantono" is a brand that shapes the blessings of the Shimanto River and the thoughts of the people living in this land. As the only brewery in Shimanto Town, it expresses the identity of the region. Insisting on locally grown rice and water, it pursues a taste that makes you feel the climate of Shimanto.

"Kirinosato" is a brand named after the climatic features of Shimanto Town, where morning fog often occurs. Using rice and water nurtured in this land with high altitude and temperature differences, it is finished with a delicate and profound taste that makes you imagine the silence and beauty of the foggy village.

"Chiyonobori" is a sake that inherited the brand of the formerly existing Chiyonobori Shuzo Partnership Company. Currently, Mutemuka protects that tradition and brews and sells it as sake from the source area of the Shimanto River. It is a brand that has been loved locally for a long time, with a taste that makes you feel the history and climate of the region.