Brands

Bearing the name that wishes for "prosperity and happiness to flourish for a thousand years," Chitosezakari is the flagship brand symbolizing the brewery's legacy. Delicate craftsmanship in the harsh local winters and pure water from Lake Towada draw out a dignified transparency and gentle rice sweetness without any harsh edges. Cherished in Akita's northernmost district of Kazuno, its traditional flavor possesses the elegance suitable for celebratory occasions, bringing warm fortune to those who drink it.

"Sakunohana" is the representative brand of Sakunohana Shuzo. Using various sake brewing rice mainly from Nagano Prefecture, they brew sake that brings out the characteristics of each rice to the fullest. It is characterized by a fragrant, fresh, and clear taste, and has received high acclaim, including numerous gold prizes at the National New Sake Appraisal.

Eishiro is the peak brand carrying Eisen's pride, named after the founder. Using the underflow from the Top 100 Waters and selected sake rice, it resonates with a dignified aroma and deep, soft umami polished to the limit. It is a supreme Daiginjo that has won numerous Gold Medals, reaching the height of the brewery's technical excellence.

Sasanokawa is the traditional flagship brand bearing the brewery's name. Using pure water from Lake Inawashiro, it features a balanced flavor that reflects Fukushima's rich terroir. Within a crisp and clean mouthfeel, a gentle rice umami spreads, offering enjoyment at various temperatures from chilled to warmed. Loved in Koriyama for over 250 years, its pure taste gently accompanies daily meals, delivering a cup that conveys Fukushima's tradition and pride.

"Suzukagawa" is a brand that inherits the traditions of Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten, continuing to be loved in the local Suzuka region. Brewed with clear subsoil water from the Suzuka Mountains, it is characterized by a gentle, elegant aroma and a plump flavor where the rice umami expands. Enjopyable across a wide range of temperatures from chilled to warmed, it is a staple sake that one never tires of, accompanying daily dining tables as a food-pairing sake. The label featuring patterns of local Ise Katagami (paper stencils) is also beautiful, making it a masterpiece that lets you feel the climate of Mie.

"Jurakutaiko" is a representative brand that has been loved in Karatsu for over 300 years. Brewed with the famous water "Kanda Ochanomizu" associated with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, it features a profound flavor that makes you feel history and tradition. It has a smooth mouthfeel, is easy to drink, and is perfect as a sake to accompany meals.

Shussejo is the flagship brand of Hamamatsu Shuzo, named after the alias of Hamamatsu Castle, 'Success Castle,' due to the many lords who rose to high positions in the Shogunate from there. Brewed with 'super soft water' from the Tenryu River, it features a unique characteristics where a faint sweetness remains in the aftertaste regardless of the dryness. It is a sake that embodies the pride and history of Hamamatsu.

Fujinoi is the flagship brand symbolizing the history of Koriyama, named by the Niwa clan, lords of the Nihonmatsu Domain. Like the wisteria blooming on the brewery grounds, it features an elegant and dignified aroma, along with a clear umami free of impurities achieved through precise water control. Transcending 300 years, its quality continues to accompany local tables, conveying both the weight of tradition and a freshness toward the future.

Waka Botan is a gorgeous and elegant sake brand brewed by Sanwa Shurui. Characterized by refined, splendid aromas reminiscent of peony blossoms, with a mellow and gentle mouthfeel. With an approachable flavor enjoyable by all, it is finished with a balanced quality that works beautifully as both an aperitif and a food sake.

"Goshin" is a brand name that combines the character "Shin" (God), which is said to have been offered to gods since ancient times, and the character "Go" of Gojo City in a good rhythm, and is the representative brand of Gojo Sake Brewery that has been sold since its founding. Using subsoil water from the Mt. Kongo system and rice grown without chemical fertilizers by local contract farmers, it is carefully brewed by traditional hand-making of the Tajima school. A wide lineup such as Junmai sake, Tokubetsu Junmai sake, and Junmai Daiginjo is developed, and each boasts high quality. It is so familiar in the local Gojo City that it is said that "there is no shop in Gojo without Goshin", and is characterized by a taste where you can firmly feel the umami of rice while being light and dry. As a dining sake that accompanies meals, it has a depth that can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperature zones from cold sake to hot sake, and is a brand that has walked with the local food culture.

Senkomasamune (Senkonari) is a very auspicious brand derived from "Senkojo," an alias for "Kasumigajo Castle," the residence of the Niwa clan, lords of Nihonmatsu. True to its name meaning "achieving a thousand merits," it has been loved for many years as a celebratory sake for wishing success. Brewed carefully by hand using subterranean water from Mount Adatara and carefully selected rice, it features an elegant savory flavor where rice umami spreads. As a supporting character that never tires the palate and enhances the taste of cuisine, it brings fortune to the daily dining table.

"Shinanotsuru" is the representative brand of Choseisha, sticking to 100% Junmai sake. A mellower and sharp taste where you can firmly feel the gorgeous aroma and the umami of rice. It can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold sake to warm sake, and is the "royal road of evening drinks" that enhances daily meals.

"Kagamiyama" is a legendary brand that achieved a miracle revival in Kawagoe, the historic warehouse town. The flavor played by strictly selected Kawagoe sake rice "Sake Musashi" and traditional Nambu techniques features a mellow and transparent finish where rich rice sweetness and deep umami are harmonized. Inheriting former passion and marking new history, it is a supreme local sake concentrating Kawagoe's pride into every drop.

"Ginrei Tateyama," named after the sacred Mount Tateyama that symbolizes Toyama Prefecture, is the most popular brand in the region. Brewed using the finest sake rice, Yamada Nishiki, and the pristine underground water of the Shogawa River, it gathers the essence of Tateyama Shuzo's exceptional craftsmanship. Acclaimed as the 'King of Tanrei Karakuchi' (light and dry), its flavor features crystal-clear transparency and a brisk finish, perfectly balanced with the concentrated umami of the rice. Receiving overwhelming support as a food companion, it is chosen not only in Toyama but also by high-end Japanese inns and restaurants nationwide, making it an essential, supreme sake of Toyama.

Sensho Masamune is a brand named after Lord Date Masamune, expressing the historical connection between Katsuyama Shuzo and the Date family. Crowned with the name of the Sengoku warlord Date Masamune, it is popular as an auspicious sake wishing for victory and prosperity. It is a brand that evokes the pride of the Date clan's official brewery and the power inspired by Lord Masamune's valor.

"Miyosakae" is a traditional brand of Kitajima Shuzo, bearing a prestigious name derived from a poem in the Manyoshu. For over 200 years, it has been loved by travelers coming and going on the old Tokaido road and local people. A plump and gentle mouthfeel and a taste you never get tired of, created by the soft water of the Suzuka Mountains. It is a warm local sake that nestles close to the daily dining table, filled with the wish for peace and prosperity.

Fukutsuru is one of the representative brands of Fukuda Shuzo, bearing the auspicious name combining fuku (good fortune) and tsuru (crane). 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.

"Hakubanishiki" is a brand symbolizing majestic nature, named after the three peaks of Hakuba, the main peaks of the Northern Alps. A sharp dry taste where the freshness like melted snow and the umami of rice harmonize. It goes well with meals outdoors and at resorts, and is a sake to enjoy the nature of Shinshu with all five senses.

"Eikun" is a supreme brand representative of Fushimi both in name and reality, named in commemoration of the enthronement of Emperor Taisho. As the words "Tanrei Yuga" (Light and Elegant) suggest, its greatest features are a clear taste without impurities and a brilliantly spreading sophisticated aroma. Polishing Kyoto's proud sake rice "Iwai" to the limit and brewing it with Fushimi's soft water, every drop reflects Kyoto's aesthetic sense itself. Shining with numerous crowns at domestic and international competitions, it is a Japanese fine sake to be proud of in the world.

"Yui" is a brand launched by Michiko Urasato, a young female master brewer of Yuki Shuzo. Just as the character implies connecting "Good Fortune (Kichi)" with "Thread (Ito)," it contains the wish to connect people with people and the region with people through sake. Although they suffered the difficulty of the brewery being destroyed by fire in 2022, they are currently continuing sake brewing with the cooperation of Michizakura Shuzo in Hokkaido and Raifuku Shuzo in Ibaraki Prefecture. It features a plump taste and beautiful acidity, and is a sake of hope that continues to evolve even in adversity.

"Hitotsukami" is a Daiginjo sake positioned at the pinnacle of Nate Shuzoten since the Meiji era. Its name means something extremely rare and valuable, and it was once a precious item considered to be drinkable only on New Year's Day. The label with the motif of a 1-yen silver coin from the Meiji era tells the history, and the gorgeous aroma and delicate yet profound taste create a special moment.

"Kai no Kaiun" is the flagship brand of Ide Jozoten. Brewed in the cool climate of the northern foot of Mt. Fuji using the mountain's underground water (soft water), this sake features a soft, fine texture and a gentle, elegant aroma. Imbued with the wish that good fortune visits those who drink it, it is loved for celebrations and as a gift. Its pleasant finish and drinkability are truly the blessings of nature brought by Mt. Fuji.

"Honkin" is a brand loved in the land of Suwa, containing the desire to "brew the real number one (= Gold) sake." With the concept of "easy to drink smoothly," "taste and aroma expand moderately," and "not too assertive," they aim for a "famous supporting role" that brings out the charm of meals. As the symmetrical kanji represents, it is a heartwarming taste that conveys the sincerity of the maker.

The flagship brand of Makino Shuzo, its name commemorates an ancestor's safe return from a diplomatic mission to America, celebrated with a "Grand Sake Cup" (Osakazuki). Brewed with Mount Haruna's underground water and selected rice, it features an elegant, fruity aroma.

A representative brand bearing the name of the brewery, embodying the climate and tradition of Morioka. Using Iwate Prefecture rice, it features a well-balanced taste and a sake quality that you won't get tired of drinking. With a flavor design that matches the local food culture, it has the versatility to be enjoyed widely from daily dining tables to special occasions.