Brands

"Mogamigawa" was a brand symbolizing the richness and purity of the great Mogami River that flows through Yamagata Prefecture. Rooted in the terroir of the local Shinjo area, it was popular as a sake that graced local dining tables, but production has now ended.

Konokimi is an authentic brand of Koya Shuzo with a dignified and upright character, named after a poetic term used to express love for bamboo. Infused with the expert skills unique to Yamagata's oldest traditional brewery, it features a flavor that combines robust rice umami with a remarkably clean finish. Transporting the virtues of good old Japanese sake to the present, its quality possesses a depth that impresses even experts, making it a perfect selection for sophisticated Japanese settings.

Mogamigawa is a brand through which Koya Shuzo expresses its respect for the mother river that flows serenely through Ohkura Village. It honestly expresses the umami of rice nurtured by the region's rich natural environment and the pure water of Mt. Gassan, being a bottle deeply rooted in the lives of local people. The drinking experience—powerful yet calm like the flow of a great river—gently colors daily dining tables and allows the five senses to feel the warmth of the hometown.

Kinu, meaning "Silk," is a masterpiece that shines with the craftsmanship of Koya Shuzo, brewed in pursuit of a sake as soft and beautiful as silk. It is characterized by a mouthfeel as pure as the clear snowmelt water of Mt. Gassan and a refined sweetness that gently spreads after each sip. The delicate and elegant finish delivers a comfort to the palate akin to hand-woven silk, making this supreme Ginjo sake an ideal companion for graceful conversations.

Fujishima is a brand with a sincere character, brewed by Kamenoi Shuzo to explore further possibilities in sake making and deepen ties with the region. Distinguishable from the brilliance of their main brand "Kudoki Jozu," it is characterized by a finish that values the inherent natural depth of rice and a gentle afterglow. Possessing the ability to serve as a "partner for every meal," it is a high-quality bottle that subtly reveals the advanced techniques cultivated by the brewery.

Mayahime is a graceful and supple brand brewed with thoughts of a beautiful local legend. The fine texture from ultra-soft water brewing and a modest yet solid umami quietly moisten the throat like moonlight. Its modest flavor accompanies delicate dishes without overpowering them, making it an elegant bottle perfect for coloring the quiet nights of Yamagata.

Asobi, meaning "Play" or "Enjoyment," is an ambitious brand from Takeno Tsuyu Shuzojo, brewed with free ideas to pursue the origin of sake making: "to enjoy." Its unconstrained, expansive flavor and the light finish characteristic of ultra-soft water brewing set the drinker's heart free and spark conversation. While radiating a sense of playfulness, its quality—backed by solid techniques—enriches daily life and lets you rediscover the pure joy of drinking sake.

Kikkogura is a brand brewed by Tanaka Shuzo in a historical building in Nobuka-cho, Otaru. Sake is produced in stone warehouses built in the Meiji era, with brewing continuing year-round through four-season production. The Kikkogura-exclusive sake is a dry Junmai Ginjo Genshu (undiluted) with a gentle aroma and robust body, available only at the brewery. It is a brand where history and tradition live on, embodying Tanaka Shuzo's commitment to the local community.

Takenotsuyu is the origin of the brewery, bearing its name as a traditional brand long loved by the local people. It prides itself on a freshness reminiscent of dew dripping in the bamboo groves of Mt. Haguro, combined with a crisp finish from ultra-soft water brewing. The unpretentious, honest umami of rice spreads gently to complement daily meals, making it a drink that lets you feel the local terroir and the brewery's sincere craftsmanship most closely.

Hagurosan is a brand representing the pride of the land, named after the sacred main peak of the Dewa Sanzan where the brewery is located. Reflecting the clear atmosphere of the holy mountain, it features a pure taste without impurities and a serene afterglow that resonates in the heart. It condenses the historical weight of sake that has been offered to the gods since ancient times, delivering a cleansing drinking experience that sharpens the senses.

Ouu Jiman is a revived brand that infuses modern expert skills into a traditional label that has sustained the brewery's history. Multi-layered umami from "Sohaze" koji coexists with a clean transparency, featuring a deep flavor that complements Yamagata's rich food culture. Its quality, where respect for good old traditions resonates with the passion of a reborn brewery, is full of sincere and powerful charm that evokes a sense of attachment to the hometown with every sip.

Koketsu, named after the proverb "Nothing ventured, nothing gained" (literally "Unless you enter the tiger's den, you cannot get the tiger's cubs"), is the crystal of the brewery's technique and passion that challenged difficulties to win the highest acclaim. Brewed under specially selected and limited conditions, it features a sharp yet profound finish and a robust flavor that conveys powerful vitality. Its quality, born from an uncompromising serious match, exudes a king-like dignity, making it a precious brand that trembles the heart with its overwhelming presence once tasted.

Arikato is an auspicious brand that combines the name of the brewery's founder, Sennosuke Arikoto Kato, with the expression of gratitude, "Arigato." Using traditional techniques that sustain local food culture, it features a warm and sincere flavor designed to light a lamp of gratitude in the hearts of those who drink it. As a "sake that delivers thoughts" suitable for gifts and celebrations, it remains a brand beloved across generations, embodying the ties of Fuji Shuzo.

ORBIA LUNA is a luxury brand that fuses the traditional techniques of Watarai Honten with innovative sensibilities, pursuing the ultimate pairing with Western cuisine. Characterized by a taste that overturns conventional sake concepts, it harmonizes the luxurious sweetness of the "Kijoshu" method with noble aromas of vanilla and honey brought by wine barrel aging. The crisp acidity from white koji creates a beautiful sweet-and-sour contrast like moonlight, making it a world-renowned bottle suitable for modern settings enjoyed in wine glasses.

Kitami Kangiku is a flagship brand of the historic Yamada Shuzo. Its name, meaning 'Winter Chrysanthemum,' reflects the brewery's ambition to create sake that is as resilient and elegant as a flower blooming in the harsh Hokkaido winter. It is cherished locally for its sharp, dignified character that pairs beautifully with regional Okhotsk cuisine.

Watarai is a Junmai brand deeply committed to the land and rice of Shonai, brewed with the wish that "Harmony" (Nagomi) will "Come" (Rai) to the drinkers. Using sake rice carefully cultivated by local contract farmers, it pursues a fruity, expansive, and juicy freshly pressed flavor. Its quality, which combines the freshness reminiscent of Shonai's vast rural landscapes with the brewery's warm sincerity, is beloved as a "true local sake" that enriches daily life.

Otome no Mai, named with a neat and lovely image, is a brilliant Japanese sake brand that warms the hearts of those who drink it. Brewed carefully with traditional techniques, its quality is characterized by the pure sweetness of Shonai rice and a light, beautiful afterglow reminiscent of a maiden dancing. Its graceful flavor, approachable even for women, subtly accompanies gifts and brilliant dining tables, adding color to elegant moments.

I-go Yataemon is a powerful Genshu (undiluted sake) brand that revisits the brewery's roots using the rare "I-go" sake rice. Brewed with a 60% polishing ratio, this sake condenses a heavy, satisfying drinking experience unique to undiluted sake and the original, wild umami of rice. With the pride of the founder's name "Yataemon" and quality that maximally expresses the local terroir, it is a supreme drink dedicated to true sake enthusiasts.

Uzen Shiraume is a solid and elegant flagship brand brewed with the essence of tradition by Yamagata's oldest brewery. Soft pressing via "Fune-shibori" and non-carbon filtration seal in the rice's original golden luster and deep umami exactly as they are. Characterized by a dignified acidity when chilled and a mellow, intoxicating sensation when warmed, its quality perfectly harmonizes with local delicacies like Dadacha-mame, quietly satisfying the drinker's five senses.

Kikuisami is a brand that coexisted with the harsh nature of Shonai and was loved as a "Seikatsushu" (lifestyle sake) that richly colorful everyday evening drinks. Its charm lay in its crisp dry taste brought by Mount Gassan's underflow water and a deep umami that did not break even when warmed, making it indispensable for local dining tables. Until the brewery completed its mission in 2024, it was a famous sake that consistently prioritized sincerity over glamour, staying close to the hearts of the people of Shonai.

ORBIA GAIA is a luxury brand bearing the name "GAIA," meaning the Earth's blessings, opening a new horizon for Japanese sake through wine barrel aging. The fusion of traditional "Kimoto-zukuri" and red wine barrel aging creates a perfect harmony of vanilla and roasted oak aromas, apple-like refreshing acidity, and a rich honey afterglow. Its quality, which enables amazing pairings with prosciutto and meat dishes, delivers a vivid impact on modern gastronomic scenes enjoyed in wine glasses, trembling the five senses.

FONIA SORRA, derived from the Latin word "sinfonia" meaning harmony, is an innovative botanical sake that aims for an unknown fusion of Japanese sake and botanicals. By adding select materials like Yuzu, Lemon, and Sansho during the fermentation of the mash, the original umami of rice and the energetic scent of plants perform a single "symphony." With a refreshing aroma reminiscent of SORRA (the sky) and a pleasant prickle from the Sansho, it adds a surprising brilliance to Western dishes like carpaccio and pasta, as well as Japanese cuisine.

Eiko Mashu is named after the mysterious and pristine Lake Mashu in Hokkaido. It embodies an image of clarity and high quality, reflecting the lake's unparalleled transparency. While production is now delegated to Kinteki Shuzo, it continues to offer a clean and pure flavor profile that captures the grand nature of the Okhotsk region.

Ho no Kaori is a Junmai Daiginjo born from the resonance between Mikawa Town's golden rice ears and the sensibilities of ANA's Shonai Blue Ambassadors (FAs), developed from a female perspective. Maximizing the rich sweetness of Mikawa's edible rice "Yamagata 95" and designed with slightly lower alcohol, it achieves an astonishingly light and elegant mouthfeel. Its flavor, produced by the "World's Only Sake Brewing" project, is full of refreshing clarity as if Shonai's wind were blowing through, making it a supreme food-pairing sake that colors dining moments elegantly.

Shimenomi (also read as Sen-in) is Eau de Vie Shonai's extra dry brand, carrying the pride that "once you drink it, you will be possessed by its charm (occupy the space)." It is characterized by a sharp crispness and a powerful structure unique to undiluted sake, condensing the harshness of "Kanzukuri" (winter brewing) nurtured by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. Even within the pure transparency brought by Mount Chokai spring water, a heavy umami from manual labor lives on, truly embodying the strength of Shonai's sea.