Brands
Fukuizumi
富久泉Fukuizumi is a local sake from Sasebo produced by Nishimuta Shuzojo. The name combines the characters for 'wealth' and 'longevity,' expressing the wish that good fortune will spring forth like a fountain. Crafted with local water and traditional brewing methods, it is beloved as a sake that supports the region's food culture.
Azumatsuyu
東露Azumatsuyu is a local sake from Unzen produced by Ito Shuzojo, blessed with the subterranean water of Mount Unzen. It is a brand crafted through traditional brewing methods amid the rich natural environment of Unzen.
Kame no Ike
亀の池Kame no Ike is a brand produced by Ota Shuzojo, named after the turtle, a symbol of longevity. Brewed in a region blessed with abundant water resources from the Shimabara Peninsula, it preserves traditional brewing techniques passed down through the region and is beloved as a locally cherished sake.
Asahinoboru
あさひ登Asahinoboru is a brand produced by Kato Shuzojo, with a name that evokes the morning sun rising over the Ariake Sea. Brewed in a region blessed with abundant water resources from the Shimabara Peninsula, the sake is crafted using traditional methods with subterranean water from Mount Unzen.
Seisen Sekijo wo Nagaru
清泉石上流Seisen Sekijo wo Nagaru is a brand produced by Yoshidaya, employing the traditional "hanegi-shibori" (lever pressing) method that survives in only a handful of locations across Japan. The junmai daiginjo uses abelia flower yeast, featuring an elegant aroma and a carefully crafted finish achieved through hanegi-shibori. Using this ancient technique that presses the moromi through the principle of leverage, the sake is highly regarded as a nihonshu that expresses the terroir of Minamishimabara.
Ikkaku
一鶴Ikkaku is the flagship brand of Urakawa Shuzo, a sake that harnesses the abundant water and rice of the Shimabara Peninsula. Brewed in Arié-cho, Minamishimabara, the brewery continues to produce sake beloved by locals while preserving regional traditions.
Jidai no Sake
時代の酒Jidai no Sake is a brand produced by Urakawa Shuzo, named with the aspiration of creating a sake loved across the ages. Brewed using the abundant water and rice of the Shimabara Peninsula, it is a nihonshu crafted while preserving regional traditions.
Momoiro Nigorizake
ももいろにごり酒Momoiro Nigorizake is a pink-hued cloudy sake produced by Umegae Shuzo, characterized by its gorgeous color and gentle flavor. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, this nihonshu conveys the history and culture of Sasebo to the present day.
Umegae
梅ヶ枝Umegae is the flagship brand of Umegae Shuzo, beloved as a representative local sake of Sasebo. The brewery has won gold at the National New Sake Awards, continuing sake-making that balances tradition with quality. The nihonshu brewed in Edo-period buildings conveys the history and culture of Sasebo to the present day.
Akita Homare
秋田誉Engraving the ambition to be the "Pride of Akita" in its name, this flagship brand symbolizes the passion and pride of Akita Homare Shuzo. By integrating the wisdom of several historic breweries and utilizing high-quality rice and water from Yuri-Honjo, it offers a refreshing, slightly dry profile. While honoring tradition, they also challenge themselves with innovative brewing using rare rice like "Kame no O," providing a dignified umami that reflects Akita's pure spirit.
Kujukushima
九十九島Kujukushima is a brand inspired by the graceful scenery of the 208 islands scattered across Sasebo Bay, which boasts the highest island density in Japan. Beloved as a representative local sake of Sasebo, it has earned high acclaim including gold at the National New Sake Awards. The nihonshu brewed in Edo-period buildings conveys the history and culture of Sasebo to the present day.
Sparkling Sake
Sparkling SakeSparkling Sake is a sparkling nihonshu produced by Umegae Shuzo, characterized by the refreshing effervescence of its carbonation. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a brand that fuses tradition and innovation.
LaLaLa smile
LaLaLa smileLaLaLa smile is a brand by Umegae Shuzo themed around smiles, expressing a bright and joyful atmosphere. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a new local sake from Sasebo.
RuRuRu happy
RuRuRu happyRuRuRu happy is a brand by Umegae Shuzo themed around happiness, expressing a joyful atmosphere. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a new local sake from Sasebo.
Issui Saisho
一酔西匠Issui Saisho is a brand by Umegae Shuzo, with a name that evokes the intoxication of a single cup by a master craftsman of the west. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a brand that inherits the traditions of Sasebo.
Sasebo Shiranita
させぼ白仁田Sasebo Shiranita is a brand by Umegae Shuzo bearing a Sasebo place name, strongly showcasing regional identity. Brewed in Edo-period buildings designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties, it is a representative local sake of Sasebo.
Seikaen
棲霞園Seikaen is a brand produced by Mori Shuzojo, bearing a name that evokes the beautiful scenery of Hirado. It is a nihonshu brewed through a fusion of tradition and innovation, set against the backdrop of Hirado's history as Japan's first base for overseas trade.
BLACK JACK
BLACK JACKBLACK JACK is a distinctive brand produced by Mori Shuzojo, named after the card game. It is a nihonshu brewed by the young fifth-generation brewery owner through a fusion of tradition and innovation, set against the backdrop of Hirado's terroir and history.
Saiwaibashi
幸橋Saiwaibashi is a brand produced by Mori Shuzojo, bearing a name that means bridge of happiness. It is a nihonshu brewed to express the terroir of Hirado using indigenous brewery yeast, set against the backdrop of Hirado's landscape and history.
Yuri Masamune
由利正宗Bearing the name of the Yuri region, this historic brand has long supported the tradition and trust of Saiya Shuzoten. Based on the "Three No's" philosophy and utilizing Ishiwaki's pure groundwater and in-house yeast, it extracts the honest, inherent umami of rice to the fullest. Consistently loved by the people of Yuri-Honjo as the "origin of local sake," it offers an unpretentious yet solid flavor that channels the region's richness in every drop.
Honen
豊年Honen is one of the flagship brands of Mori Shuzojo, bearing a name that expresses bountiful harvest. It is a nihonshu brewed through traditional sake-making methods, set against the backdrop of Hirado's history as Japan's first base for overseas trade.
Mumeishu
夢名酒Mumeishu is a brand produced by Mori Shuzojo, bearing a name that evokes a dream-like fine sake. It is a nihonshu brewed using indigenous brewery yeast, set against the backdrop of Hirado's terroir and history.
Hirado Tsutsuji
平戸つつじHirado Tsutsuji is a brand produced by Mori Shuzojo, named after the azalea, the representative flower of Hirado. It is a nihonshu brewed to express the regional character, set against the backdrop of Hirado's terroir and history.
Wataboshi
わたぼうしWataboshi is a brand produced by Mori Shuzojo, bearing a name that evokes soft snow resembling a cotton cap. It is a nihonshu brewed through a fusion of tradition and innovation, set against the backdrop of Hirado's terroir and history.
Nagasaki Maruyama
長崎丸山Nagasaki Maruyama is a brand produced by Fukuda Shuzo, named after the Maruyama district of Nagasaki City. It is a nihonshu brewed by Fukuda Shuzo, which holds the tradition of being recognized as the official sake purveyor of the Hirado domain, utilizing techniques cultivated through a long history and the rich natural blessings of Hirado.