Brands

"Zanshin" is a brand handled by Hayashi Ryuhei Shuzojo, expressing the spirit of "Zanshin" in martial arts. "Zanshin" refers to the spirit in martial arts of remaining alert even after completing a technique, not forgetting respect for the opponent and self-admonition. This brand embodies the brewery's stance of not allowing any compromise in all processes of sake brewing and remaining alert until the end. Characterized by a dignified appearance and a strong flavor with a core, it is a sake quality with a solid structure despite being light (tanrei). The sharp finish and the elegant umami remaining as an aftertaste after drinking express the spirit of "Zanshin." It attracts attention from sake lovers as a philosophical brand incorporating the spirituality of martial arts into sake brewing.

"Toyokoma" is the flagship brand of Towatari Shuzo, expressing rich harvest and sake that is powerful and dynamic like a horse (koma). Utilizing the rich natural environment of Soeda-machi and the underground water of Mt. Hikosan, it features a rich flavor that fully brings out the umami of rice. It has a solid body and richness, making it a satisfying sake quality. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, becoming a mellow and deep flavor. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikuho region, hot pot dishes, and strong-flavored dishes, making it ideal as a dining sake to enjoy with meals. As a brand that has been loved locally for a long time, it walks together with the food culture of Soeda-machi.

"Hikosan" is a brand bearing the name of the sacred mountain Mt. Hikosan, expressing the purity and holiness of the sacred ground of mountain worship. Currently located at the foot of Mt. Hikosan, it is a brand unique to the brewery, using the clear underground water welling up from the sacred mountain as brewing water and pursuing a crystal clear sake quality. It features a clean, light flavor and a transparent mouthfeel. Aiming for a pure sake quality worthy of the name of the sacred mountain, it is finished with a clear taste free of off-flavors. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and sharp mouthfeel stand out, making it suitable for the hot summer season. It is familiar locally as a brand expressing the natural environment of Soeda-machi and Mt. Hikosan.

"Fukutaro" is the flagship brand bearing the brewery's name, a sake with an auspicious name wishing for fortune and abundant prosperity. Unique to the brewery located at the foot of the sacred mountain Mt. Hikosan, it features sake brewing utilizing the pure underground water of the mountain. With a rustic and warm flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, it has a style typical of old-fashioned Japanese sake. The sake quality is suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, where the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated, resulting in a mellow and gentle mouthfeel. It is a brand familiar to climbers and worshipers visiting Mt. Hikosan, as well as local people. It is a rustic and sincere brand embodying the brewery's stance of protecting the natural environment of Mt. Hikosan and local traditions.

"Toyonokotobuki" is the flagship brand of Goto Shuzo, an auspicious brand containing the wish for sake that continues to celebrate (kotohogi) for a long time in the land of Buzen. Utilizing the climate of Buzen City and local sake rice, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. Designed with a sake quality considering compatibility with fresh seafood from the Buzen Sea, it is ideal for enjoying with dishes utilizing seafood. It is a well-balanced finish where you can firmly feel the umami of rice despite being light (tanrei). As a brand that has been loved locally for a long time, it walks together with the food culture of Buzen City.

"Saifukanbai" is a brand named after Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, expressing respect for Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning, and the purity of plum blossoms blooming in early spring. Like the plum blossoms of Dazaifu Tenmangu, it infuses dignified elegance and grace into the sake quality. Based on a dry and light profile, it is a well-balanced finish where you can firmly feel the umami of rice despite the clean taste. Characterized by a neat and elegant aroma like early spring plum blossoms and a sharp finish. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and light taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It is popular as a brand suitable for worship at Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and celebrations of academic achievement.

"Takamasamune" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, expressing noble and powerful sake soaring high like a hawk. Utilizing the rich natural environment and high-quality groundwater of Daizenji-machi, Kurume City, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that fully brings out the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. It has a sake quality that makes you feel elegance within strength, along with a sharp cut like the keen eye of a hawk. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikugo region and local gourmet foods such as Kurume ramen and yakitori, and is loved as a brand supporting the local food culture.

"Chikugonokanbai" is a brand expressing the climate of the Chikugo region and the purity of plum blossoms blooming in early spring. Using sake rice grown in the rich natural environment of the Chikugo Plain and high-quality groundwater from Kurume, it features sake brewing utilizing the individuality of the Chikugo region. Based on a dry and light profile, you can firmly feel the umami of rice despite the clean taste. Infusing the dignified elegance and grace of winter plum blossoms into the sake quality, it features a neat, elegant aroma and a sharp finish. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and light taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. Pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the food culture of the Chikugo region, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Oniyo" is a brand named after the strange festival "Oniyo" of Daizenji Tamataregu Shrine, a sake rich in local color expressing the traditional culture of Daizenji-machi, Kurume City. "Oniyo" is a brave fire festival held every year on January 7th, counted as one of the three major fire festivals in Japan. It infuses the heat and power of this festival and the wish for warding off evil into the sake quality. It features a powerful and dynamic flavor, with a rich sake quality that fully brings out the umami of rice. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, making you feel warmth like the heat of the festival. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikugo region and hot pot dishes, and is a brand enjoyed together with the local festival. It is popular as a unique brand rooted in the community, incorporating the traditional culture of Daizenji into sake brewing.

"Mizuho Nishiki" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, expressing beautiful shining sake like a brocade of fresh rice ears. Using sake rice grown in the rich natural environment of the Chikugo Plain and high-quality groundwater from Kurume, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. It expresses the richness and beauty of autumn when rice ears ripen into golden color in the sake quality, offering a mellow and warm flavor. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand further when heated. Pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the food culture of the Chikugo region, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Fuun Kenkiden Tange Sazen" is a unique brand named after the masterpiece of period drama "Tange Sazen," expressing the solitary spirit and sword skill of the one-eyed, one-armed swordsman Tange Sazen. "Tange Sazen" is a character representing pop culture, aiming for a sharp sake quality like his boldness and the sharpness of his sword. Based on a dry and light profile, it features a crisp mouthfeel and a sharp finish like a sword. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and sharp taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. With its unique naming and reliable sake quality, it attracts attention from sake enthusiasts. It is a playful brand incorporating Japanese pop culture of period drama into sake brewing.

"Ikekame" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, an auspicious sake imaging a turtle, a symbol of longevity and prosperity. Utilizing the rich natural environment of Mizuma-machi, Kurume City, and the blessings of the Chikugo River, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. Aiming for sake that can be enjoyed slowly and for a long time like a turtle, it has a gentle and well-balanced sake quality that you won't get tired of drinking. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. With an auspicious name suitable for celebratory occasions and a rich flavor, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Kurokabuto" is a powerful brand imaging a warlord's helmet, expressing the bravery and spirit of Sengoku warlords in the sake quality. The black-lacquered helmet symbolizes the power and dignity of a warlord, infusing that imposing appearance into the sake quality. It features a sturdy and satisfying flavor, with a rich sake quality that fully brings out the umami and richness of rice. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, making you feel roundness and gentleness within strength. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikugo region, hot pot dishes, and strong-flavored dishes, making it ideal as a dining sake to enjoy with meals. It is popular as a masculine and sturdy brand incorporating the spirituality of warlords into sake brewing.

"Yorosuya Kojin" is a brand named after the hit role "Kojin" of the period drama masterpiece "Yorosuya Kinnosuke," expressing the spirit of a dynamic master swordsman. "Kojin" refers to an especially rough and powerful existence among gods, infusing that strength and masculine charm into the sake quality. It features a sturdy and satisfying flavor, with a rich sake quality that fully brings out the umami and richness of rice. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, when heated, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully, making you feel roundness and gentleness within strength. It goes well with local cuisine of the Chikugo region, hot pot dishes, and strong-flavored dishes, making it ideal as a dining sake to enjoy with meals. It is a dynamic and powerful brand incorporating the Japanese pop culture of period drama into sake brewing.

"Mannengame" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, an auspicious sake wishing for long-lasting prosperity like a turtle that lives for 10,000 years. Utilizing the rich natural environment of Mizuma-machi, Kurume City, and the blessings of the Chikugo River, it is carefully brewed using traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. Aiming for sake that can be enjoyed slowly and for a long time like a turtle, it has a gentle and well-balanced sake quality that you won't get tired of drinking. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. With an auspicious name suitable for celebratory occasions and a rich flavor, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Komagura" is a brand handled by Morinokura, expressing the passion for sake brewing that keeps spinning round and round like a spinning top (koma). Aiming for sake brewing that continues to evolve like a spinning top keeps spinning, it embodies the brewery's stance of continuing new challenges while protecting tradition. It features a fruity and gorgeous aroma and a light mouthfeel. With a modern flavor design, it is a sake quality that can be enjoyed widely from sake beginners to enthusiasts. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and light taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It is popular as a unique brand showing various expressions like a spinning top.

"Asahi Tsurukame" is a brand combining three auspicious symbols: the morning sun (Asahi), the crane (Tsuru), and the turtle (Kame). The morning sun symbolizes new beginnings and hope, the crane symbolizes longevity and elegance, and the turtle symbolizes 10,000 years of prosperity, making it a brand suitable for celebratory occasions. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. With its auspicious name and rich flavor, it is popular for celebrations and as a gift. It is loved locally as a brand that brings good fortune, capped with three auspicious objects.

"Morinokura" is the flagship brand holding the brewery's name, expressing "Mori" (grove/shrine forest) enshrining the god of sake brewing and "Kura" (brewery) protecting tradition. It is a brand embodying the brewery's respect for the god of sake brewing and their stance of cherishing traditional methods. It features a rich flavor that cherishes the umami of rice, with a substantial body and richness. As sake brewed in a brewery protected by the god of the grove, they continue to protect careful handmade techniques. Designed to be suitable for enjoying as warmed sake, the sweetness and umami of the rice expand fully when heated. Pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the food culture of the Chikugo region, it is a brand loved locally for a long time.

"Toji no Uta" is a brand beautifully expressing the passion and skill of the Toji (master brewer) for sake brewing like a poem. It embodies the thought that sake brewed with devotion by the Toji is a work of art, putting heart into each process just like composing a poem. It features a fruity and elegant aroma and a sophisticated flavor. With a delicate and elegant sake quality woven by the Toji's skill and sensibility, the balance of rice umami and aroma is exquisite. When enjoyed cold, the refreshing aroma and light taste stand out, functioning as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It is a poetic brand filled with respect for the art of sake brewing.

"Uchida" is one of Morinokura's brand lineups, expressing the deep connection between rice paddies and sake brewing. "Uchi" means "inside" or "house/family," and "da" represents rice cultivation, pursuing the ideal way of local sake: brewing sake with rice grown in their own paddies. It features a flavor that honestly expresses the umami of rice, making you feel the origin of sake born from the rice paddy. Cherishing the close relationship between local rice paddies and sake brewing, it is a sake quality that utilizes the original taste of rice. It is popular as a brand where you can feel the rich natural environment of the Chikugo Plain and the blessings of rice farming.