Brands

Bearing the brewer's own name, Ritsurin is a concept brand created to pursue the ultimate expression of terroir. With a focus on specific fields and cultivation methods, it aims to bottle the latent potential of Misato Nishiki rice and the essence of Rokugo's landscape directly. While retaining Harukasumi's gentleness, it offers a robust flavor filled with the energy and life force of the earth. A truly original sake that reflects the brewer's will and the memory of the land, inviting the drinker to Akita's rural scenery.

Yae Kubiki is the pinnacle brand of Kubiki Shuzo, crystalizing the 'eight blessings' (Yae) nurtured by the rich nature of Kakizaki into sake. It is a limited brand handled only by specific authorized dealers, and it is a special sake where one can touch the abyss of the regional terroir. Sake rice, water, and the unique climate of this land. The traditional skills of the brewers gather all these blessings into one, achieving overwhelming quality. It features a dignified and deep flavor that makes the scenery of Kakizaki come to mind with every sip. It is a masterpiece where the brewery's passion and philosophy are condensed, expressing terroir like wine beyond the framework of sake.

Mano Tsuru Devil's Dry is Obata Shuzo's extra-dry concept that pursues extreme dryness with a sake meter value of +15 or more. It is an ambitious work for the international market, combining the sound of the traditional 'Manotsuru' with English branding. Using Niigata-produced Gohmanyakoku and thorough fermentation management, it eliminates the sweetness of rice to the limit while sealing in the delicate umami behind it. The sharp finish and crystal-like refreshing feeling are truly a dry taste with 'devilish charm.' As the ultimate in-meal sake that lightly flushes fatty seafood and powerful meat dishes and invites the next bite, it is making dry sake enthusiasts all over the world enthusiastic.

"Hatsuzora" (First Sky) is a refreshing and hopeful brand meaning the sky on the morning of New Year's Day. It was named as a sake to celebrate the beginning of the new year and as a sake to support new challenges. Characterized by a refreshing and sharp taste, it is a sake that you never get tired of drinking. It is a friendly sake that can be enjoyed in a wide range of scenes, from daily evening drinks to celebratory occasions.

The pinnacle Daiginjo of Akita Shuzo, famous for being the first commercially available Daiginjo in the prefecture. The legacy yeast and long-term cold fermentation produce a mellow richness and apple-like fruity aroma in exquisite harmony. Named after the pure joy of drinking, its elegant umami and silky mouthfeel invite you to a truly blissful moment.

The flagship brand evoking Akita's clear, bright skies, this is a quintessential local sake crafted with 100% Akita ingredients. Traditional steaming in Japanese cauldrons and slow brewing with Araya's ultra-soft water support its crisp, dry (Tanrei Karakuchi) profile. With a gentle rice expansion and refreshing acidity, its honest flavor nurtured by the terroir accompanies any dining table with grace.

A playful, new-era brand with a name combining the Akita dialect for "brew" and "let's drink." Adding a modern touch to traditional Kimoto techniques, young artisans brew this sake with intense passion. Despite its approachable name, it perfectly balances rich rice umami with a sharp finish, offering a fresh way to enjoy Japanese sake.

Pukupuku Shuzo no Junmai-shu is an innovative brand embodying regional revival and sustainable agriculture in Minamisoma. Reproducing Edo-period traditions, it focuses on natural fermentation using only wild cellar-resident yeast. Using low-polished Fukushima rice and white koji without added lactic acid brings out the powerful rice umami and wild complexity. Their iconic "Hopped Sake" applies craft beer's dry-hopping technology to the sake brewing process. The refreshing hop aromas (citrus, lychee) and gentle rice sweetness harmonize perfectly, bringing a new surprise to modern tables.

Rikei Kyodai is a next-generation brand pursuing the "ideal taste for food" through scientific data analysis. Its precise quality, stripped of any unwanted flavors, offers a new surprise to modern tables.

Yume no Ka is a brand named after the sake-brewing rice developed by Fukushima Prefecture. It is a passionate bottle representing Fukushima's next generation, drawing out the rice's characteristics to produce a gorgeous aroma and plump umami.

Izumiyama is the ultimate local sake reflecting the terroir of Ono Town, Fukushima. With the primary goal of being loved by the local community, its quality, carefully brewed with local water and rice, harmonizes freshness and soft umami. In particular, the unique lineup like "Active Nigori" conveys the powerful vitality of sake. Without flashy advertising, it exists as a "haven of the heart" essential for local tables. It features a friendly yet deep taste, as if bottling the rich nature of Ono Town and the warmth of its people.

Tabane (Bundle) is a brand embodying the philosophy of "delivering all thoughts, materials, and traditions bundled like a bouquet." Its charm lies in a sophisticated taste filled with unity and gratitude.

Adatara Kikusui is the representative brand of Ouchi Shuzo, named after Mount Adatara, the symbol of Nihonmatsu. Bearing the names of regional symbols, its friendly quality integrated into the daily lives of local people, making it a symbol of Nihonmatsu local sake. Though no longer in production, its name continues to be passed down as a memory that tells the story of Fukushima's sake brewing history.

As its name suggests, Acid Seven is an innovative product featuring an astonishing acidity of 7—several times that of typical sake. Its white-wine-like freshness and multilayered acidity harmonize beautifully, excelling in pairings with Western cuisine and cheese at the forefront of modern sake. This bold acidic design, possible only through traditional techniques, is a pioneering cup opening new doors for sake, gaining attention in gastronomy scenes worldwide.

Gihei is a premium brand named after the brewery's founder, Gihei Yamaguchi. Conveying the original aspirations of starting sake brewing in Aizu 380 years ago to the present, it pursues depth in traditional techniques and an elegant aroma. It is a masterpiece where the weight of history and brilliant skills intersect, representing the very soul of Yamaguchi Gomei.

Aizu Miyaizumi is the flagship brand symbolizing Miyaizumi Meijo's tradition and sincere brewing. Inheriting the techniques of a 300-year-old establishment in Aizu, it pursues an "orthodox Aizu sake" with a harmony of rich rice umami and gentle aroma. It is a brand that combines a sense of security and dignity, coloring local evening drinks and conveying the depth of Aizu's history.

Iwaki Roman is a Junmai sake packed with romance for the hometown, sticking to Iwaki-grown rice and water. Although slightly sweet, it features a refreshing aftertaste derived from tank pressing. A heartwarming cup that lets one feel the rich stories brewed by Iwaki's terroir.

Jangara is a Junmai Ginjo expressing the dynamism of Iwaki's traditional performing art "Jangara Nenbutsu Dancing" in its sake quality. It features a modest yet dignified aroma and a vivid sharp finish that cuts through the palate. A brand full of Iwaki spirit that respects tradition while adding brilliant color to modern dining tables.

"Sudare" is a brand brewed by Inaba Shuzo that lets you feel the nature of Mt. Tsukuba. It is a historic brewery near Mt. Tsukuba Shrine, and uses spring water from Tsukuba as brewing water. It features a taste where you can feel the plump umami of rice within a clean dryness. As a sake during meals that can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold to hot, it has been loved by locals for many years. While protecting traditional methods, they continue brewing sake utilizing the goodness of hand-made, and it is a local sake familiar to worshipers and climbers of Mt. Tsukuba.

"Fukuroda Kiko" is a brand that bears the charm of Daigo-machi, the location of "Fukuroda Falls," one of Japan's three major waterfalls. It aims for a delicate taste that remains in the heart, like the memories of a trip (kiko) to the falls. Just as Fukuroda Falls shows beautiful expressions in each season, this sake also expresses the pure umami of water and rice nurtured by the rich nature of Okukuji with a smooth and light mouthfeel. Characterized by a faint sweetness and a refreshing aroma, it is loved not only by tourists but also by local people as a friendly brand that symbolizes the rich climate of Daigo-machi.

"Kanetamaru" is a community-oriented brand by Wakakoma Shuzo that has been long loved by local people. The name contains a wish for the prosperity of the brewery and the happiness of the people to "accumulate" (tamaru), and it is cherished as a lucky sake that brings good fortune. Brewed with the rich nature of Oyama City and traditional techniques passed down in the brewery, this sake features an approachable flavor that complements the daily dining table. The simple sweetness of the rice and a balanced, light mouthfeel pair well with any dish, providing a deliciousness you never tire of. The warm attitude of Wakakoma Shuzo, which cherishes the local terroir while evolving with the times, is condensed into this bottle. It is a gentle local sake that warms the heart, perfect for places where smiles "accumulate," such as family gatherings and meetings with friends.

"Kanto Kiku" is a traditional brand that Wakakoma Shuzo has protected since ancient times. It was named with the aim of creating a pure and steadfast flavor, much like the noble chrysanthemum flowers that bloom in the fertile fields of the Kanto Plain. Walking alongside the history of the brewery, this brand is characterized by consistent quality based on long-cultivated brewing techniques and a rich body that evokes a sense of nostalgia. The pride of being the oldest brewery in Oyama City lives on in this bottle bearing the traditional name of "Kiku" (Chrysanthemum). The elegant umami that never tires the palate and the sharp, clean finish have long supported the evening drinks of local people. While not flashy, its honest flavor conveys the careful work in every sip. It is a legitimate local sake that has built the foundation of Wakakoma Shuzo, letting you feel the weight of tradition.

"Mutsumi" is another flagship brand of Sanpuku Shuzo, named with the wish for "harmonious interaction and friendly intimacy among people." Throughout its long history since the Meiji era, it has been cherished as a drink that deepens the bonds of people at local gatherings, celebratory occasions, and daily family circles. Using pure groundwater from Oyama City and strictly selected sake rice, the brewery pursues a calm and well-balanced flavor. With each sip, the gentle sweetness of the rice and the smooth mouthfeel unique to traditional methods spread, putting the drinker in a peaceful mood. Its appeal lies in its versatility with various cuisines and its simple yet refined taste that never grows tiresome. The sincere production backed by over 120 years of history brings a pleasant sense of familiarity to the modern dining table. It is a gem of a local sake that warms the heart, perfect for spending time talking with loved ones.