Brands

Narutotai is the representative brand of Honke Matsuura Shuzojo, which has the oldest history in Tokushima Prefecture. It was named in 1886 (Meiji 19) by the then head with the wish to make sake as lively as the sea bream swimming in the torrents of the Naruto Strait. Using rice from Tokushima Prefecture, in-house cultured yeast, and 'LED Dream Yeast' grown with LED light, it carries out a wide range of sake brewing from traditional Yamahai brewing to sake brewing incorporating new technologies. It is highly evaluated internationally, such as winning the gold prize at the U.S. National Sake Appraisal and Kura Master in France. The compatibility with fish dishes, especially white fish such as Naruto sea bream, is outstanding, and it has been loved for a long time as a sake with meals.

Irizuru is the representative brand brewed by Chikakiyo Shuzo. It is a sake brewed by a brewery claiming to be the 'smallest brewery in Japan', sticking to quality despite its small scale. While being dry, it has volume and plumpness, featuring faint sweetness, moderate body, and dryness. With a modest fruity aroma, it is finished with a balanced taste. There is a wide product lineup from Daiginjo to Honjozo, each offered at a reasonable price. Careful sake brewing unique to a small-scale brewery and pricing close to the drinker are its characteristics. As a brand rooted in the region and loved by local people, it supports the sake brewing culture of Anan City.

Asahi Botan is a sake brewed by Kondo Matsutaro Shoten. 'Asahi' means brilliant like the morning sun, and 'Botan' (Peony) is the king of flowers, gorgeous and elegant, so it was named as an auspicious name. It is brewed using high-quality water and rice in the nature-rich environment of Kokufu-cho, Tokushima City. Continuing traditional sake brewing rooted in the region, it is familiar to local people. It is a brand with a taste that is easy to drink and friendly, suitable for its gorgeous and auspicious name.

Yowai no Tomo was a sake brewed by Agawa Shuzo. 'Yowai' means age or life span, and by combining it with 'Tomo' (Friend), it is a name with the wish for a sake that can be with you for a long time, a sake that becomes a friend of life. It was made in the historic area of Sadamitsu, Tsurugi-cho, where Udatsu townscapes remain. Traditional sake brewing using local rice was carried out using the pure water of the Yoshino River and its tributaries. The auspicious name filled with longevity and familiarity was loved by local people.

Karakuchi is the representative brand brewed by Karakuchi Shuzo, founded in 1907 (Meiji 40). As the name 'Karakuchi' indicates, it is a brand pursuing dry sake. It is made in the environment blessed with high-quality water and rice in the Yoshino River basin called Higashimiyoshi-cho, Miyoshi District, Tokushima Prefecture. Within its 118-year history, it has continued to stick to dry sake brewing. Supported by sake lovers who like dry sake, it features a taste that enhances dishes as a sake with meals. It is familiar as a brand rooted in the region and having a long history.

Housui is the representative brand of Housui Shuzo, founded in 1913 (Taisho 2). In 1916 (Taisho 5), it was named after the fact that local ancestors composed Chinese poems calling the Yoshino River 'Yoshinogawa' or 'Housui'. Using underground water from the Yoshino River pumped up from a well on the brewery premises, it continues to brew fragrant and delicious sake. It has a track record of winning prizes many times at the Annual Japan Sake Awards and also winning gold prizes. In 2003 (Heisei 15), 'Sankyo no Biroku Housui Junmai Daiginjo' had the honor of being presented to the current Emperor when he was the Crown Prince. This achievement of being a presented sake demonstrates the high quality of Housui. Housui, made receiving the blessings of the Yoshino River, which represents Shikoku, is one of the brands representing Tokushima, combining fragrance and deliciousness.

Takagaki is one of the sake brands made by Housui Shuzo. It is sold as 'Housui Takagaki Junmai Nakadori Muroka Nama Genshu'. Nakadori is the middle part that comes out between the first 'Arabashiri' and the last 'Seme' when squeezing Moromi (mash), and is considered to be the best quality part. As a Muroka Nama Genshu (unfiltered, unpasteurized, undiluted sake), it is made by a method that does not spoil the original taste of sake. Using underground water from the Yoshino River, it is a brand where the technology and tradition of Housui Shuzo are condensed. It features the umami of rice unique to Junmai sake and the powerful taste of Muroka Nama Genshu.

Rakushin was the main brand manufactured by Ikeda Shuzo, founded in 1872 (Meiji 5), in Takamatsu City. They continued sake brewing loved by the region, but production ended with the closure of the brewery in 2005. The tradition and technology of Ikeda Shuzo's sake brewing were inherited by Shodoshima Shuzo (Morikuni Shuzo) by the 4th generation brewer Yoshinori Ikeda, and are carved into the history of sake brewing in Kagawa Prefecture in a new form.

Kunishige is a brand named after Hiroaki Kunishige, the Honorary Toji of Ayakiku Shuzo. Mr. Kunishige is from Akitsu-cho, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and is a famous Toji with a brilliant record of receiving the Contemporary Master Craftsman award, the Medal with Yellow Ribbon, and having won the Gold Prize at the Annual Japan Sake Awards 20 times in total. Characterized by a mellow aroma and a refreshing sharpness capable of maximizing the characteristics of Kagawa Prefecture's sake rice 'Oseto', a technique established by Mr. Kunishige. Bearing the name of the famous Toji, it is one of the brands representing Ayakiku Shuzo.

Ayakiku is a traditional brand representing Ayakiku Shuzo, founded in 1790 (Kansei 2). Practicing sake brewing that maximizes the blessings of the local area, using the underground water of the Ayagawa River flowing from the Asan Mountains and Kagawa Prefecture's rice 'Oseto'. It is characterized by a mellow aroma and a refreshing sharpness. Developing products using Sanuki Olive Yeast, it is one of the local sakes representing Kagawa Prefecture, continuing innovative challenges while protecting tradition.

Rice Noir is an innovative sake meaning 'Rice Noir' (Black Rice) manufactured by Yushin Shuzo. It is naturally brewed using ancient rice from Utazu-cho, Ayagawa Town and rice from Kagawa Prefecture, with underground water from the Ayagawa River. Its biggest feature is the vivid pink color due to anthocyanin (a type of polyphenol) contained in ancient rice, making it a unique sake that can be enjoyed visually. With a low alcohol content of 7.5%, it harmonizes a fruity and refreshing taste with deep umami. It is an innovative brand that creates new value beyond the concept of traditional sake by combining the rice fermentation technology cultivated by Yushin Shuzo with the special material of ancient rice.

Yushin is a traditional sake brand bearing the brewery name, manufactured by Yushin Shuzo, founded in 1854 (Ansei 1). They practice sake brewing that considers the environment and health, using reduced-pesticide rice and brewing with underground water from the Ayagawa River. utilizing the traditional fermentation technology that is the technological foundation of Yushin Shuzo, they realize a sake quality that balances safety and deliciousness while cherishing the original taste of rice. It is a brand typical of Yushin Shuzo, incorporating modern values of consideration for the environment and health while protecting traditional sake brewing technology.

Kokusui is the main brand manufactured by Okada Shuzo, named from the philosophy that 'Sake, the national alcohol, is the essence (sui) of rice, and essence leads to drunkenness (sui)'. It contains a strong desire to capture sake as the essence of the country and express its essence. The biggest feature is using high-quality natural water pumped from 70 meters underground as brewing water, pioneering complete groundwater brewing since 1959. With the purity of deep groundwater and unique products such as the patented 'Genshu Nigori Sake', it has built a unique position as a local sake of Kagawa Prefecture.

Sanukiji is a brand representing 'The Road of Sanuki' manufactured by Okada Shuzo, expressing the regionality of Kagawa Prefecture (former Sanuki Province) and the path of sake brewing. It uses high-quality natural water pumped from 70 meters underground as brewing water, characterized by a pure taste due to complete groundwater brewing. The brand name contains the brewery's desire to express the climate and culture of Sanuki in sake and continue to walk the path as local sake of Sanuki. It is a brand that cherishes regionality, combining Okada Shuzo's pure brewing water from deep underground water and Sanuki rice.

Fufufu. is a Ginjo sake manufactured by Shodoshima Shuzo, characterized by a unique and friendly brand name that expresses the laughter 'Fufufu'. Polishing Hiroshima Prefecture Senbon Nishiki to 55%, it is brewed with clear spring water from Mt. Hoshigajo. With a fruity aroma, smooth taste, and a sake quality where the umami of rice can be firmly felt, it is a fun sake that makes drinkers smile. As an island-brewed sake brewed in the environment of Shodoshima, it realizes a unique taste by a manufacturing method that makes use of color and umami with all-volume non-filtration. It is a bottle typical of Shodoshima Shuzo that conveys the fun of sake by combining a playful brand name and authentic sake quality.

Mori is a brand bearing the company name 'Mori' of Shodoshima Shuzo (Morikuni Shuzo), expressing the rich nature of Shodoshima. Using clear spring water from Mt. Hoshigajo and high-quality sake rice from the Seto Inland Sea coastal area, they practice sake brewing utilizing the characteristics of island brewing. A manufacturing method that makes use of color and umami with all-volume non-filtration realizes a complex and deep taste. It is a brand that expresses the individuality of sake nurtured by the rich forest blessings of Shodoshima and the unique environment of the island. The brand name Mori, which makes you feel nature, and sake brewing that utilizes the natural environment of the island harmonize, embodying the philosophy of Shodoshima Shuzo.

Shima is a sake manufactured by Shodoshima Shuzo that expresses the individuality of Shodoshima with the direct brand name 'Shima' (Island). It most directly expresses the characteristics of sake brewing, which is rare nationwide, such as the environment of Shodoshima island, spring water from Mt. Hoshigajo, and island brewing using island rice. A manufacturing method that makes use of color and umami with all-volume non-filtration realizes a unique taste created by the unique environment of the island. The geographical characteristics of Shodoshima floating in the Seto Inland Sea, the rich natural environment surrounded by the sea and mountains, and the climatic conditions unique to the island affect the sake brewing, creating a unique sake quality. The simple and powerful brand name 'Shima' is a brand symbolizing Shodoshima Shuzo, expressing the individuality of the place Shodoshima and the pride of island brewing.

Isomatsu is a traditional brand inherited by Shodoshima Shuzo, a name with a history dating back to the Ikeda Shuzo founded in 1872. The brand name meaning 'Pine on the beach' expresses the seaside pine and the coastal scenery of Shodoshima, symbolizing the geographical characteristics of Shodoshima floating in the Seto Inland Sea. After Ikeda Shuzo closed, Shodoshima Shuzo, which opened newly in Shodoshima, inherited this traditional brand name, connecting the history of sake brewing in the new land. Using clear spring water from Mt. Hoshigajo, the traditional brand has acquired a new individuality in the new environment of island brewing. It is a brand of historical significance that expresses both the inheritance of tradition and innovation by fusing a brand name with a long history and a new environment of the island.

Shuou is a brand inherited by Shodoshima Shuzo meaning 'Okina (old man) of Sake', expressing an elderly enthusiast who loves sake or a master of sake brewing. It is a traditional brand name continuing from the Ikeda Shuzo era, a name that makes you feel the dignity and weight of history. When Shodoshima Shuzo inherited the tradition of Ikeda Shuzo and resumed sake brewing in the new land of Shodoshima, they also took over this prestigious brand name. In the new environment of clear spring water from Mt. Hoshigajo and island brewing, the traditional brand has acquired a new individuality. It is a brand that expresses the attitude of Shodoshima Shuzo to continue new challenges while respecting long history and tradition by putting the dignity and depth of experience possessed by the word 'Okina' into the brand name.

Fuwafuwa. is a Junmai Ginjo manufactured by Shodoshima Shuzo, characterized by a friendly brand name that expresses a light and soft feeling. Polishing Hiroshima Prefecture Senbon Nishiki to 55%, it is brewed with clear spring water from Mt. Hoshigajo. With a fruity aroma, smooth taste, and light sake quality where you can feel the umami of rice, it expresses the feeling of the brand name 'Fuwafuwa' (fluffy/light) in taste. A manufacturing method that makes use of color and umami with all-volume non-filtration achieves both a soft mouthfeel and a complex taste. It is a bottle typical of Shodoshima Shuzo that conveys the fun and depth of sake by combining the special environment of island brewing and a playful brand name.