Brands

"Munakata Bijin" is a brand bearing the name of Munakata, expressing the beautiful nature and rich water of the Munakata region. The name "Bijin" (Beauty) implies beautiful water, beautiful rice, and beautiful sake, expressing the charm of sake nurtured by the climate of Munakata. It is a brand embodying the pride of the region that boasts the World Heritage Site, Munakata Taisha.

The passionate name "Hono no Itteki" (One Drop of Flame) expresses the Toji's (master brewer's) passion for sake brewing and the skills and thoughts put into each and every drop. It is a sake filled with the passionate thoughts of the brewers, featuring a powerful flavor that utilizes the climate of Munakata.

"Ine no Kotobuki" is a brand imbued with gratitude for the blessings of rice ears and the meaning of celebrating a rich harvest. It expresses the brewery's attitude of cherishing traditional Japanese culture from rice growing to sake brewing. It is a brand filled with respect for the rich nature of Munakata and the local people engaged in agriculture.

"Yojokun" is a brand named after Ekiken Kaibara, a Confucian scholar and herbalist of the Fukuoka Domain. Ekiken Kaibara lived to 84 in an era when the average life expectancy was about 40, and he compiled the secrets of health and longevity in his book "Yojokun" (Precepts for Health). Aiming for a healthy sake that one never tires of drinking, this brand features a balanced flavor and gentle mouthfeel. It is a brand that resonates with the teachings of Yojokun about enjoying moderate drinking, named with respect for the sage of Fukuoka.

"Nara no Tsuyu" (Dew of the Oak) is a brand derived from the "Oak Tree" (Nara no Ki), which is the sacred tree of Munakata Taisha. Near the oak tree at Munakata Taisha, a stone monument pledging perpetual sake dedication still remains, telling this history. It is a traditional and prestigious brand expressing a deep connection with Munakata Taisha.

"Rokujusen" is the finest sake of Katsuya Shuzo, continuing since the Meiji era. Using Yamada Nishiki rice, it is brewed with orthodox No. 9 yeast through low-temperature long-term fermentation. It is a prestigious brand gathering the essence of the brewery's tradition and technology. Named after the clear spring gushing from the foot of Mt. Shiroyama, it embodies wishes for longevity and prosperity.

"Munakata no Chikara" (Power of Munakata) is a brand expressing the regionality of Munakata and the strength nurtured there. With a brand name filled with attachment and pride for the local Munakata, it embodies the powerful flavor of sake produced by the climate of Munakata.

Named after a lucky scene where cranes flew to a pond near the brewery every morning at dawn, this brand represents the roots of Maizuru Shuzo. While adhering to the brewery's commitment to all-Junmai and long-term aging, it aims for a graceful, dignified quality like the morning light. Its smooth mouthfeel, rounded by time, and the quiet finish that lingers after each sip create a special moment to forget the daily bustle.

"Kaminosato Munakata" expresses the sacred history and culture of Munakata centered on Munakata Taisha focusing on the expression "Kaminosato" (Village of Gods). It is a brand filled with pride as the brewery brewing the sacred sake of Munakata Taisha, expressing the sacred regionality of Munakata through sake.

"Okinoshima" is a brand that became nationally known due to its World Heritage registration. It is a Honjozo sake using the sacred water of Ame-no-manai at Munakata Taisha Nakatsu-gu as part of the brewing water, featuring a refreshing taste that one never tires of drinking. It goes perfectly with seafood from the Genkai Sea, possessing a sake quality that accompanies the local food culture. A brand loved locally for many years has become widely known thanks to the World Heritage registration.

"Akamashuku" is a brand derived from the history of Akama, which was a post town on the Nagasaki Kaido in the Edo period. Expressing the history and culture of the Akama region where the brewery is located, the brand name is filled with attachment to the region, conveying the bustle of the post town in the Edo period to the present.

Honjozo sake "Hakata Monogatari" is one of the products of Izu Honten. It is a brand with the background of Hakata's history and culture, featuring a friendly name. As a sake expressing the climate of Hakata brewed by a brewery with 300 years of history, it pursues a flavor that harmonizes with the local food culture.

"Kameno-o" is the flagship brand of Izu Honten, named after the phantom sake rice "Kameno-o." It uses the sake rice "Kameno-o," which the 11th head succeeded in reviving after 7 years. This rice is a legendary variety discovered in Yamagata Prefecture in the Meiji era. Although it once disappeared due to pests, it is now used in various places thanks to revival cultivation. Izu Honten uses Kameno-o grown under contract in Munakata City and carefully presses it using the traditional vat pressing (Funa-shibori) method, realizing a sake quality that maximizes the characteristics of the rice. Various types including Junmai Daiginjo are produced, allowing you to enjoy the distinctive flavor unique to Kameno-o.

"Iwaimedeta" is a brand presumed to be derived from the traditional celebratory song of Hakata, "Hakata Iwaimedeta." As an essential presence for celebrations and auspicious events in Hakata, it is a brand closely tied to the local culture. It is loved as a sake embodying the lively and gorgeous culture of Hakata.

"Hatsuyoshino" is one of the traditional brands of Ishikura Shuzo. "Hatsu" (First/New) evinces newness and purity, and "Yoshino" reminds of a beautiful place name in Japan, making it a prestigious brand name. It expresses the brewery's stance of pursuing new value while protecting the tradition of Hakata.

"Josui" is presumed to be a brand derived from the Sengoku warlord Kuroda Josui (Kuroda Kanbei). Kuroda Josui is the founder of the Fukuoka Domain and a figure deeply tied to the history of Hakata. Produced as Ginjo sake "Josui," it aims for an intelligent and sophisticated sake quality, like Kuroda Josui who was known as a wise general.

"Isshaku Sen Shu wo Sanzu" is an expression derived from Chinese classics, meaning "One drink dispels a thousand sorrows." It was a prestigious brand name expressing the effect of sake to soothe the heart, and was a representative brand of Ayasugi Shuzojo.

Named to honor the connection between rice growers, brewers, sellers, and drinkers, Tabito is the flagship brand embodying the soul of Maizuru Shuzo. By aging Junmai sake at room temperature for several years, it develops a mellow richness and deep caramel-like aromas not found in fresh sake. Meticulous small-batch production ensures quality in every drop; its harmony of strong acidity and thick rice umami makes it a masterpiece of aged sake.

"Hakozaki Monogatari" refers to Hakozaki (a place name in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City), where the historic Hakozaki Shrine is located. It was a brand with the background of Hakozaki's history and culture, expressing attachment to the region. It is proof that Ayasugi Shuzojo cherished the regionality of Fukuoka.

"Ayasugi" was the name of the brewery and its representative brand. "Aya" (Twill) suggests beautiful patterns, and "Sugi" (Cedar) recalls cedar balls (sugidama) and cedar barrels essential for sake brewing. As a flagship brand bearing the name of the brewery, it embodied the spirit of traditional sake brewing.

"Oga" is a brand bearing the name of the brewery, embodying the tradition of Oga Shuzo with over 350 years of history. It is brewed through quality-first sake brewing dedicated to handmade methods, using underground water from Mt. Homan and local sake rice. It is a representative brand expressing the history and pride of the brewery.

"Yumehotaru" (Dream Firefly) is one of the brands produced by Oga Shuzo. Its name evokes a beautiful natural environment where fireflies dance, expressing the rich nature of Chikushino. Using the clear water of Mt. Homan and local rice, it is a brand aiming for a sake as beautiful as a dream.

"Jinshiro" is a brand bearing the name of the founder, Jinshiro Oga. It expresses respect for the founder who started sake brewing 350 years ago in gratitude for the famous water of Mt. Homan. Not forgetting the origin of the brewery, it is a brand with history and prestige that conveys traditional handmade techniques to the present.

"Kanko no Sake" is presumed to be a brand associated with Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, which enshrines Sugawara no Michizane (Kanko). Chikushino City is adjacent to Dazaifu City and is known as a place associated with Kanko. It is a prestigious brand expressing respect for the god of learning.

"Tamadeizumi" is the flagship brand of Oga Shuzo, with a brand name expressing the abundant water of the well where underground water from Mt. Homan springs forth. It conveys the meaning of "a spring as beautiful as a gem," expressing respect for the famous water of Mt. Homan for which the founder was grateful. It is a brand that transmits 350 years of tradition to the present through quality-first sake brewing dedicated to handmade methods.