Brands

"Oku-Noto no Shiragiku" is the masterpiece of Hakutou Shuzoten, embodying the inherent 'gentleness' and 'beauty' of sake. Featuring an elegant aroma like a white chrysanthemum and a mellow, fine-grained umami that fills the palate before fading gracefully, its character mirrors the refined beauty of Wajima Lacquerware. It is a supreme food companion that gently enhances any dish.

"Ikegetsu" is the pride of Toriya Shuzo, breathing with the bravery of its namesake legendary horse and traditional craftsmanship. Featuring superb crispness from Mount Hakusan's underflow water and a flavor where rice umami resonates directly, it offers incredible stability as a food companion. Brewed with sincere gratitude for Noto's bountiful harvest, its taste is full of a noble purity and warmth that straightens one's posture with every sip.

"Echizen Enryu" is one of the brands brewed by Kubota Shuzo against the backdrop of Maruoka's climate and history. The tradition of handmade brewing and commitment to water and rice are alive, allowing you to enjoy unique flavors tailored to each concept. Brewed with the aim of being a cup that remains in the drinker's heart, walking along with Fukui's food culture.

"Yubae" is a brand named with the image of the beautiful sunset scenery of Hida Takayama. The brewing technology with 200 years of tradition harmonizes with the blessings of nature in Hida, creating a taste that touches the heart.

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"Yotsuboshi" is a Daiginjo shining with numerous honors, including winning the Gold Prize at the Annual Japan Sake Awards. True to its name, it is brewed carefully aiming for "Four Star" class highest quality, and the fruity Ginjo aroma, smooth mouthfeel, and sharp finish are exquisitely harmonized. As a premium bottle representing Hida Takayama, it is ideal for gifts and special occasions.

"Hidahomare" is a brand named after "Hidahomare," a sake rice representing Gifu Prefecture. True to its name, it uses 100% Hidahomare and maximizes the umami and sweetness of the rice. You can enjoy a plump aroma and smooth mouthfeel.

"Amagi Zuido" is a brand named after the Amagi Mountain Tunnel (Old Amagi Tunnel), a representative historical structure of Izu. Completed in 1905, this tunnel is Japan's first and longest existing stone road tunnel and is designated as a National Important Cultural Property. It is a symbol of Izu's profound stories, famously featured in Yasunari Kawabata's 'The Dancing Girl of Izu' and Sayuri Ishikawa's song 'Amagi-goe.' Brewed with the pristine underground water of the Amagi Mountain system, this sake embodies the weight of history held by the tunnel and the serene atmosphere of Izu. It is a bottle that captures the emotion of Izu, crafted to harmonize perfectly with both local seafood and mountain delicacies.

"Shimoda Bijin" is a brand named after Shimoda, a city of passion and romance located at the southern tip of the Izu Peninsula. Brewed by Mandai Shuzo, Izu's only brewery, using deep water from the Amagi Mountain system, this sake features a flavor that evokes the bright sea breeze and colorful history of Shimoda. It is expertly crafted to pair perfectly with the rich local seafood culture, especially delicacies like Kinmedai (splendid alfonsino). Like the charming city of Shimoda that captivates travelers, its taste profile is gentle yet possesses a refined beauty. It is widely loved as a drink that colors the memories of a journey through Izu.

"Egawazake" is a brand associated with Egawa Tarozaemon (Tan-an), a figure indispensable to the history of Izu. This historical sake, originally brewed by the Egawa family who served as the Nirayama Daikan (shogunate magistrate) during the Edo period, has been carried forward to the present day by Mandai Shuzo, Izu's only local brewery. Recreated with the pristine water of the Amagi Mountain system and expert craftsmanship, its flavor offers a profound sense of history and tradition. A bottle that can be called 'history in a glass,' it harmonizes with Izu's food culture and brings ancestral tales to life. It is a sake with a deep, complex flavor that complements any exploration of Izu's heritage.

"Arabashiri" is a brand characterized by its brewery-fresh vibrance and a dry, refreshing finish. Inspired by the first-pressed 'arabashiri' juice of a new sake batch, it features a lively and robust character filled with youthful energy. While affordable, it reflects Mandai Shuzo's careful craftsmanship in every drop, making it a long-beloved daily sake for the people of Izu. The cool, refreshing mouthfeel brought by the pristine water of the Amagi Mountains is perfect for complementing Fresh Izu seafood. Crafted for 'long-lasting enjoyment,' this bottle is an indispensable part of Izu's dining culture.

"Banyao" is a flagship brand bearing the brewery's name and serves as a symbol of Mandai Shuzo's tradition and expertise in Izu. The name means 'to shine brilliantly (Yao) forever (Ban),' and true to its name, it offers a superb balance of clarity and deep umami provided by the deep and groundwater of the Amagi system. By expertly utilizing different water sources, the brewery bottles the diverse terroir of Izu. Its flavor is subtle yet robust, designed to gently complement Izu's rich seafood and mountain ingredients, letting the food take center stage. Carrying the weight of local history while looking toward the future, it is an essential masterpiece and the true face of Mandai Shuzo.

"Horaku" is a brand used for the finest Junmai Daiginjo brewed by Mandai Shuzo and acts as a jewel of Izu. Meaning 'abundant enjoyment,' this sake is a masterpiece where deep and groundwater from the Amagi Mountains harmonize beautifully. The elegant, sophisticated aroma from highly polished rice and a refined, transparent flavor invite the drinker into a moment of bliss. A prestigious drop suitable for special occasions or entertaining esteemed guests. It is a bottle that fuses Izu's history with the passion of Mandai Shuzo, embodying both tradition and a spirit of innovation.

"Osouri" is a special Junmai Ginjo brand named after Osouri in Nishi-Izu, one of the water sources that support Mandai Shuzo's brewing. Its most distinctive feature is the use of deep-layer water pumped from 1,000 meters underground in the Amagi Mountain system. This pristine water creates a smooth, refreshing mouthfeel and a pleasant lingering finish that remains after each sip. The brewery has elevated the life within the water nurtured by Izu's primeval forests into the form of sake. Offering a flavor filled with clarity, it is a bottle that embodies gratitude for the water source and respect for Izu's rich nature.

"Izu no Sato" is a brand that expresses the beautiful scenery and rustic warmth of Izu. Brewed by Mandai Shuzo, which has walked alongside regional history as Izu's only brewery, this sake features a gentle flavor that you'll never tire of. With a focus on pairing with local ingredients, it pursues a quality that adds color to daily dining tables. The taste provides a sense of nostalgia and relaxation, truly evoking the feeling of an 'Izu hometown.' It is the perfect bottle for when you want to unpretentiously and leisurely savor the local terroir of Izu.

Established in the Meiji era, Rakuizumi was loved as the soulful brand symbolizing over 260 years of Nishimura Shuzoten's long tradition. As the name meaning "Spring of Joy" suggests, it aimed to be a friendly presence that brought happiness with every sip, reflecting the rich terroir of Noshiro through honest brewing. Though no longer produced following the brewery's closure, its flavor once graced many gatherings and tables in Noshiro, remaining in hearts as a phantom masterpiece of local history.

"Kakusei" is a Honjozo brand within Mandai Shuzo's lineup, backed by solid techniques and expertise. Bearing an auspicious name, this sake features both a crisp, clean finish drawn out by the pristine water of the Amagi system and a robust, central umami. Its versatile quality, enjoyable both chilled and warmed, has been polished to fully complement the seasonal ingredients of Izu. While guarding traditional brewing methods, it blends naturally into modern dining settings. It is a highly capable brand that adds 'a touch of luxury and joy' to daily evening drinks.

"Wakitaya" is a historic and traditional brand that Mandai Shuzo has carefully inherited and preserved. The lineup includes various types such as Daiginjo and Tokubetsu Honjozo. Without letting the flame of Izu's historical flavors go out, the brewery has elevated the brand to new heights using pristine Amagi water and modern techniques. It balances community-rooted pride with a quality that remains beloved across generations. The primary focus is harmony with Izu's rich food culture, including seafood and mountain ingredients. While carrying the weight of tradition, each sip reveals a clear umami that eloquently tells the story of Izu's lush terroir.

"Kyoho Azumazuru" is a brand once brewed at Tatara Shuzo-jo and loved by the local community. In the land of Shizuoka with views of Mt. Fuji, this sake was carefully produced while preserving traditional techniques, characterized by a calm and tireless flavor. Although it has now become a "phantom sake," its elegant label and spirit of sincere production are still passed down along with the history of local sake. It was a heartwarming drink that condensed Shizuoka's rich nature and the brewer's passion.

"THEMA" is a modern and challenging brand launched by Maruishi Jozo to tackle the eternal challenge of "fusing tradition and innovation." Proposing surprising flavors without being bound by existing concepts of sake, it is a brand where the historic brewery with over 330 years of history sends a message to the next generation of drinkers, filled with passion for chasing new "themes."

"Hatsuzakura" (First Cherry Blossoms) is a brand with a wish to deliver bright excitement to the drinker's heart, like the cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring earliest. Brewed after surmounting the harsh winter of the Suzuka Pass, the sake beautifully harmonizes straightforward power with the honest sweetness of rice. Focusing on locally produced Shiga sake rice, it pursues an "umami-rich taste that never gets tiring and nestles close to daily life" rather than flashiness. With each sip, it is a nourishing local sake through which the craftsman's honest handwork and the pure climate of Tsuchiyama are conveyed.

"Kanamari" is a brand that was once familiar to local people, making them feel the climate of Koka and Tsuchiyama. It was loved along with the bustle of the post town and was familiar as a sake that colored daily life and special occasions. Although production has now ended, its name is still cherished as part of the culture essential for talking about regional history.

"Choyo" is a local brand that has nestled close to the lives of Minakuchi, a former post town. The wish to be a refreshing presence like the morning sun that brightly illuminates people's daily lives is contained in its name. Although it is not brewed now, its taste, once widely familiar in the region, is remembered as part of local history and culture.

"Eiraku" is a representative brand of Tanabe Shuzo in Minakuchi, containing the wish for the drinker's life to prosper and be enjoyable for a long time. In the history of the region that flourished as a post town, it has been familiar as a sake that fosters "Wa" (harmony) between people's interactions. Characterized by a gentle sake quality that never gets tiring, cherishing the honest umami of rice. It is a community-based local sake that nestles close to the local dining table and delivers modest richness to daily life.

"Kanza" is the pinnacle brand of Fujimoto Shuzojo, named after the hope for a sacred and pure dignity like a place where gods sit. Using the clear water of Minakuchi and carefully selected sake rice, it is brewed by gathering the essence of the highest technology, such as the traditional bag-squeezing method that spares no effort. A lush and gorgeous aroma and a refined taste with transparency are its greatest features. It is an ultimate bottle that luxuriously colors extraordinary moments and brings new excitement every time you drink.