Brands

"Gengai" is one of Sawano Tsuru's brands, a sake that inherits traditional Nada brewing. As a brewery specializing in Junmai sake, it embodies Sawano Tsuru's philosophy of brewing only with rice, koji, and water.

"Kame no Ayumi" (Tortoise's Pace) is a brand that expresses the brewery's stance of not desiring much at once but making good sake steadily little by little. The carefully aged taste is mellow with rounded edges and has a gentleness that makes you want to enjoy it slowly over time.

"Yashio" is a representative brand of Nakai Shuzo that has been loved since its founding. The name is derived from "Ya (prosperity)" and "Shio (purification)" of Norito (Shinto prayers) transmitted to local shrines, and wishes for the happiness and health of the drinker are put into it. Using high-quality underground water from Daisen National Park and carefully selected ingredients including rice grown in-house. It features a mellow mouthfeel unique to soft water and an elegant scent. It is a local sake with a gentle and warm taste that snuggles up to every scene, from daily evening drinks to special days.

Kamikokoro is a special series launched by Kamikokoro Shuzo to commemorate their 100th anniversary, embodying second-generation Matsusaburo's wish to "brew sake with purity of body and spirit." Using different kanji with the same reading as "Kamikokoro," it is developed as a sake for a new era. Characterized by sake-making that incorporates modern sensibilities while preserving traditional techniques in Yorishima, the birthplace of Bitchu Toji. With a lineup centered on junmai ginjo, it offers an excellent balance of gorgeous aromas and rice umami, popular for special occasions and gifts. It is a sake symbolizing a new era, fusing the terroir of Yorishima with a century of technique.

"Komagura" is a brand handled by Morinokura, expressing the passion for sake brewing that keeps spinning round and round like a spinning top (koma). Aiming for sake brewing that continues to evolve like a spinning top keeps spinning, it embodies the brewery's stance of continuing new challenges while protecting tradition. It features a fruity and gorgeous aroma and a light mouthfeel. With a modern flavor design, it is a sake quality that can be enjoyed widely from sake beginners to enthusiasts. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and light taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It is popular as a unique brand showing various expressions like a spinning top.

Ubuyamamura is a brand born from Chiyonosono Shuzo's connection with the village of Ubuyama in the Aso region. Brewed with an awareness of the rice and water nurtured by Aso's grand natural environment, it features a refreshing, cool taste. It has a light mouthfeel and an impressively crisp acidity. With a refreshing flavor reminiscent of highland nature, it is a sake that pairs well with mountain cuisine.

Aizu Ryugasawa is a limited brand born from reverence for Mount Bandai's "Dragon God Legend" and the rich spring water groups. Its true value lies in its fresh and dynamic quality, letting one directly feel the bounty of the western Bandai foothills. It is a new-era Aizu local sake where dragon-like power and water's purity melt together.

"Wakanami" is the brewery's flagship brand, named after the young waves of the Chikugo River (also known as Chikushi Jiro) flowing in front of the brewery. It contains the desire to instill the clear flow of the Chikugo River and the youthful energy reflected therein into the sake. The sake brewed by a young team of five centered on siblings features a fresh and approachable taste, respecting tradition while adding new sensibilities. Using the underground water of the Yabe River, they utilize the blessings of the region's water. With careful handmade production unique to small-scale production, they pursue balanced sake quality utilizing the umami of rice. It is a symbol of new sake brewing spun by the young generation in Okawa.

"Koten" is a brand where the umami of rice and a mellow aftertaste spread within a refreshing dryness. Expressing the individuality of local "Miyama Nishiki" to the fullest with traditional techniques that laid the foundation for Shinshu as a famous brewing region. The light and smooth mouthfeel and the faintly fragrant fruity lingering finish are tastes that are approachable even for women and sake beginners.

"Houmei" is an ambitious work of Ishii Shuzo born from passion for history, brewed by reviving the Edo-era brand rice "Shiromemai." Its flavor, where lost tradition is resurrected with modern skills, features a heavy drinking response where powerful body and mellow umami of rice overlap. A traditional local sake of revival that Satte is proud of, expressing deep respect for the past and joy of connecting to the future.

Kinryo is the representative brand of Nishino Kinryo continuing from the Edo period, a historic name derived from the ancient capital of China, Nanjing (Kinryo). With the concept of 'Sake that matches Sanuki food', they pursue a gentle aroma, a light drinking mouth, and a sharp aftertaste. It is characterized by sake quality design that considers compatibility with local food culture first, such as Sanuki udon and fresh seafood of Setouchi. Fusing traditional techniques cultivated over a long history and modern quality control, they continue to provide stable high-quality sake. It is a brand of peace of mind and trust that continues to be widely loved locally in Kagawa Prefecture and can be enjoyed in a wide range of scenes from daily drinking to gifts.

"Mikinosuke" is one of the brand lineups of Nadagiku Sake Brewery, and is a brand name related to the founder, Mikisaku Kawaishi. It is developed as a brand that distinctively expresses the brewery's stance of valuing tradition and prestige.

"Azumaryu" is the flagship brand embodying the soul of Toshun Shuzo. Combining the "Azuma" (East) from founder Tobe Sato and the "Ryu" (Dragon) from the trade name Tatsutaya, the name contains the dignity of a castle town and the momentum of a rising dragon. Its hallmark is the balance between the robust, steady umami created by traditional "Yamahai" methods and a sharp, clean acidity. It is a famous sake where old and new charms resonate, possessing strength that stands up to Nagoya's richly seasoned cuisine while offering a refined aroma enjoyable in a wine glass.

"Takanami" is the representative brand of Marunaga Shuzojo, rooted in the climate of Shiojiri. It features a deep "adult taste" where the umami of rice and pleasant bitterness harmonize. It is refreshing as cold sake, and when warmed, the mellowness increases, enriching meal times.

"Jokyu" is the main brand of Hachinohe Shurui Gonohe Factory.

Soutenbou is an ambitious brand from Kawachu Shuzo, launched in 2000 with the goal of reviving the Echigo-style 'tanrei umakuchi.' Named after a legendary local mountain, its name carries the passionate message of 'sake brewed with the thoughts (sou) of the craftsmen and the blessings of heaven (ten).' With a steadfast commitment to using spring water from the Nishiyama Mountains and the rare local sake rice 'Takane Nishiki,' it achieves both the gentle umami of rice and a light, ephemeral finish. While carrying the weight of tradition, this sake carves out a new horizon, standing as a 'modern classic' nurtured by the terroir of Nagaoka and Mishima.

"Koimari" is the flagship brand of Koimari Shuzo, with the history and tradition of Imari, known as the home of porcelain, as its background. Brewed while protecting old-fashioned methods, it features the plump umami of rice and a sharp aftertaste. When tasted in Imari ware vessels, its atmosphere and flavor deepen even more.

Kita no Katsu is the iconic local sake of Nemuro, Japan's easternmost city. Brewed to be the ultimate companion for fishermen in the subarctic climate, it delivers a sharp, dry, and exceptionally clean taste. Its profile is designed to cut through and enhance the rich flavors of local delicacies such as Hanasaki crab, Pacific saury, and surf clams.

Yumegokoro is a traditional brand loved in Kitakata since its founding in 1877. Based on the conviction of "Sake that is always different yet always unchanged," it is brewed with Aizu rice, Togami spring water, and local Yume yeast. The taste is a sincere finish where rice umami lives strongly, accompanying the daily life of Kitakata and delivering peace to every dining table.

"Shuho Kikuzakari" is a lineup of premium sake within the Kikuzakari brand that is particularly particular about ingredients and manufacturing methods. It pursues a refreshing and elegant taste that evokes the beautiful mountains of Shinshu. It delivers a higher-grade taste that colors gifts and festive dining tables.

"Yamanokotobuki" is the flagship brand of the brewery, named with gratitude for the blessings of nature in Kitano Town surrounded by mountains. Despite being a brand with a history of over 200 years, it was significantly refreshed by the transition to a young team system. The sake brewed by brewers in their 30s and under with teamwork reflects new sensibilities while based on traditional techniques, characterized by innovative approaches in both sake quality and design. With a lineup centered on Junmai sake, they pursue a balanced taste utilizing the umami of rice. Brewed carefully in a small but functional brewery after overcoming devastating typhoon damage, the sake is a bottle where you can feel the sincere attitude unique to a brewery that has experienced difficulties.