Brands

"Minanogawa" is a brand derived from the famous spot "Minanogawa" in Mt. Tsukuba, which was sung in Hyakunin Isshu. Using spring water from Mt. Tsukuba and the highest quality sake brewing rice, they insist on all-pure rice brewing where all processes are done by hand. This sake brewed by the 6th generation brewery head and female toji, Nobuko Inaba, features a delicate, gentle, and transparent taste. A gorgeous scent, elegant sweetness, and a sharp aftertaste harmonize, aiming for a sake quality that heals the drinker's heart. There is also a history of winning awards at the IWC (International Wine Challenge), and its high quality is recognized both in Japan and overseas. As a true local sake expressing the nature and history of Mt. Tsukuba, it fascinates many fans.

"Makabe" is a traditional brand brewed by Murai Jozo, derived from the historic town "Makabe" where the brewery is located. Makabe has been selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, and it is a brand that expresses the atmospheric townscape and history. Using underground water from the Mt. Tsukuba system and carefully selected sake brewing rice, it is brewed carefully by hand. The sake matured slowly in the stone warehouse of Makabe features a mellow and deep taste. As a local sake symbolizing the history and culture of the region, it is familiar not only to locals but also to tourists visiting Makabe.

"Komei" is the representative brand of Murai Jozo, which has continued for over 300 years in Makabe. The brand name comes from "Komei Seidai" (Fair and Square), and contains the brewery's belief of facing sake brewing with a pure and correct heart. Brewed carefully with traditional skills using underground water from Mt. Tsukuba, this sake features a light, dry, and refreshing mouthfeel. The balance between the umami of rice and sharpness is exquisite, finishing in a taste that you will never tire of drinking. As a local sake indispensable for traditional events and festivals in Makabe, it is deeply rooted in the lives of locals and continues to be loved.

"Hana no I" is the representative brand of Nishioka Honten. The brand name expresses the purity of the well water on the premises and the gorgeous and beautiful sake quality like a flower. Using clear water filtered through granite created by the climate of Makabe-cho, Sakuragawa City, it is brewed carefully by the hands of craftsmen. It features a rich and mellow taste that firmly brings out the umami of rice. It has received high praise in competitions both in Japan and overseas, and has a history of winning awards such as the sake competition in France, "Kura Master." It is a bottle filled with the tradition of a historic brewery and commitment to quality.

"Kaiseki" is a brand with a magnificent scale brewed by Nishioka Honten. The name contains the wish for depth and spread like the sea that spreads beyond the century. Using underground water from Mt. Tsukuba and carefully selected rice, it is carefully charged with traditional methods. It features a solid taste and sharpness, and enhances the taste of dishes as a sake during meals. As a hidden masterpiece that has walked with the history of the brewery, it is known among sake connoisseurs. While adapting to tastes that change with the times, it continues to protect the unchanging essence.

"Seiki" is the only brand brewed by Karube Shuzoten. The brand name includes the meanings of "correct feeling" and "keeping sane," expressing their attitude of facing sake brewing sincerely and earnestly. Using clear water springing from the rich earth of Makabe, executed with old-fashioned handmade brewing, this sake features a simple yet core taste. As a sake indispensable for festivals and celebrations in local Makabe, it has been loved and familiar to the people of the region for a long time.

"Maguma" is a super dry Junmai sake brand symbolizing the challenging attitude of Raifuku Shuzo. As the name suggests, it features an impactful taste filled with hot passion and energy like magma. While being extremely dry with a sake meter value of around +18, it realizes an exquisite balance where you can firmly feel the umami of rice. By using flower yeast, a gorgeous scent drifts even within the dryness, emitting a unique personality not found elsewhere. Combined with unique naming and label design, it is a brand that has become a hot topic among sake fans. It proposes a new taste that goes beyond the framework of conventional sake.

"Kiri no Hana" is a sake brand recommended by the University of Tsukuba, named after the university's emblem "Gosan no Kiri" (Paulownia). It was born from a collaboration between Raifuku Shuzo and the University of Tsukuba. Planned and developed together with students and faculty of the University of Tsukuba, it is widely used for on-campus events and as souvenirs. It features a gorgeous scent using flower yeast and an elegant and sophisticated taste. As a brand born from the cooperation between the region and the university, it is familiar to many people as a high-quality sake along with its academic background.

"Kikunoi" is one of the flagship brands of Narumi Jozoten.

"Makko Shobu" is a special limited distribution brand crowned with the management philosophy of Raifuku Shuzo itself. It contains the brewery's strong will to compete head-on only with quality, allowing no compromise on sake brewing. Using carefully selected sake rice and flower yeast, it is a high-quality sake that is particular about the rice polishing ratio and brewing process. It features a gorgeous ginjo aroma and a balanced taste where the umami, sweetness, and acidity of rice harmonize. As a masterpiece that is particularly particular about quality among the many lineups, it boasts a degree of perfection that impresses sake connoisseurs.

"Chikusei" is a brand born from local love for Chikusei City, where Raifuku Shuzo is located. Expressing the rich nature and climate of Chikusei City, it is brewed aiming for sake loved by locals. Actively using locally produced rice and water, it finishes in a taste that makes you feel the terroir of Chikusei. With a refreshing mouthfeel that is easy to match with meals, it is also ideal for daily evening drinks. Often sold only in the region, it is also useful as a souvenir when visiting Chikusei City and as a gift for locals. It is a local sake deeply connected to the local food culture.

"Botan Masamune" is a brand named with the aim of being a sake with elegance and gorgeousness like the peony flower, the king of all flowers, as the name suggests. Using high-quality underground water from the Tone River system and carefully selected rice, it is brewed carefully by hand. It features a rich scent that spreads when you put it in your mouth and a plump and mellow taste, finishing in a sake quality that you will never tire of drinking. In local Ryugasaki, it is also useful for celebratory occasions and gifts, and continues to be loved for a long time as a sake that adds color to the lives of the people in the region.

"Kinmon" is the representative brand of Kinmon Shuzo, derived from the name "Kinzaemon" inherited by successive brewery owners. It contains the wish to be a sake loved by everyone in the region. Using high-quality water from the Tone River system as brewing water, it is brewed carefully by hand. It features a fruity and mellow mouthfeel and a taste that harmonizes with the umami of rice. With a versatile sake quality that can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperature zones from cold sake to hot sake, it is familiar as a local sake essential for daily evening drinks and local gatherings.

"Yawara Sanmangoku" is a community-based Junmai sake born from a regional cooperation project with Tsukubamirai City (formerly Yawara Village). Using 100% sake rice "Gohyakumangoku" nurtured in the rich earth of Tsukubamirai City, Takemura Shuzoten brewed it with sincerity. It features a plump and rich taste where the umami of rice can be felt firmly. As a local specialty, it is loved by locals and is also popular as a return gift for hometown tax donation.

"Fujiryu" is the oldest traditional brand that has walked with the history of Takemura Shuzoten. The 7th head of the family named it by combining "Mt. Fuji," the symbol of Japan, and "Dragon," the symbol of strength. It has been familiar for many years as a daily evening drink centered on local Joso City. It features a refreshing taste that you will never tire of drinking, utilizing the original umami of rice. While staying close to changes in the times, it is a sake that can be said to be the origin of Takemura Shuzoten, continuing to protect the unchanging traditional taste.

"Kyo no Yume" is the flagship brand representing Takemura Shuzoten. It is an elegant brand with a literary origin, named from the essay "Kyo no Yume Osaka no Yume" after the 8th head of the family consulted with the great writer Junichiro Tanizaki. Expanding widely from Junmai sake to Daiginjo sake, it is brewed carefully using high-quality sake rice and water. It features an elegant mouthfeel where a rich scent and a deep taste harmonize even while being light and smooth. As a brand loved by sake fans widely as well as in local Ibaraki, it carries the signboard of Takemura Shuzoten.

"Ruri" is a premium brand newly established in 1991 (Heisei 3) that pursues particularly high quality among Takemura Shuzoten products. It was named after the gemstone Lapis Lazuli (Ruri). It is brewed without sparing time and effort, such as highly polishing carefully selected sake rice and fermenting slowly at low temperature. It features a gorgeous and elegant scent and a transparent and sophisticated taste. It is also popular as a gift, and is attracting attention as a sake that colors special days and as a brand symbolizing the new challenge of Takemura Shuzoten.

"Judai" is a brand that Aoki Shuzo brews for local Koga. While "Gokeiji" is a special sake suitable for celebratory occasions, it was named with the aim of being a sake that can be enjoyed more on a daily basis. It features a refreshing taste that you will never tire of drinking, close to the daily evening drinks of the locals. As a brewery rooted in the region, it is a simple and warm local sake that has walked with the food culture and life of Koga.

Bisen is a Junmai sake limited to the Tomakomai region. It uses 100% 'Suisei' sake rice from Atsuma Town and water from Tomakomai City, focusing strictly on local ingredients. With rich rice umami and a straightforward flavor, it perfectly captures the terroir of the Tomakomai and Atsuma areas. As a community-focused sake, it is widely enjoyed alongside the local food culture.

"Tamamono" is one of the brands in the Narumi Jozoten product lineup.

"Nisai no Kamoshi" is a project brand launched in 2014 by Chisa Aoki, Managing Director and Master Brewer of "Aoki Shuzo," with the desire to "convey the charm of sake to young people in their 20s." The brand name is derived from "Nisai (Two-year-old fish)," which is a success fish of the blue fish "Mullet," and contains the wish that young people will grow and succeed. Every year, young people in their 20s participate in sake brewing, creating a unique taste for that year. The fresh and juicy taste characterized by acidity is a sake quality that is easy to get close to for sake beginners and the younger generation.

"Shuroku" is a brand that was once brewed by Otsuka Shuzo. Meaning "excellent green," it was familiar as a sake nurtured in the nature-rich land of Bando. Currently, it remains as the name of a tourist facility, honoring its historical value and contribution to the region. Also, thanks to local enthusiasm, a reprinted version is brewed by Raifuku Shuzo, making it a rare brand that continues to be loved by people in the region even after the closure.

"Tsumugi Musume" is a traditional brand of Yuki Shuzo that has been loved for many years in the land of Yuki, known for Yuki Tsumugi. It is light and easy to drink, and is loved as a local sake essential for the evening drinks of local people. Overcoming the damage caused by the fire, they are currently protecting its taste through consignment brewing and other means. It features a delicate and warm taste like Yuki Tsumugi.

"Sakuragawa" is a brand that was once brewed by Horikawa Shuzoten. It was named after the cherry blossoms of Sakuragawa, which is also known as the stage for Noh songs and Kabuki. Using local rice and water, it was familiar as a sake that reflected the climate of this land. Although it has now become a phantom brand, its name has been handed down along with the history of Sakuragawa City.

"Tokai" is the representative brand of Muto Shurui Jozo that has been loved in the land of Kasama since the Edo period. It was named with the image of the rising morning sun vigorously, like "Kyokujitsu Shoten (Rising Sun)." Currently, the traditional taste is protected by consignment brewing at Meiri Shurui. Also known as the sacred sake (Omiki) of Kasama Inari Shrine, it features a taste where you can feel the umami of rice even in a refreshing dry taste.