Brands

Manabiya is a brand by Bishonen, meaning "place of learning" and signifying growth. Born from the desire to convey the appeal of sake to younger generations, it is characterized by its approachable flavor. Its light and easy-to-drink sake quality makes it an ideal introduction to Japanese sake.

Kikuchi is a brand by Bishonen named after its hometown, a sake that expresses the terroir of Kikuchi City. It uses subterranean water from the Kikuchi River and locally grown rice, pursuing a flavor rooted in the community. With its gentle aroma and mellow taste, it has a sake quality that pairs well with Kikuchi's regional cuisine.

Aotenjo is one of Bishonen's brands, a sake expressing limitless possibilities. It is characterized by its refreshing flavor and expansive aroma, evoking the freshness of a blue sky. With its light mouthfeel, it has an open, liberating sake quality like an endless blue sky.

Yoi Bijin is a brand by Bishonen that expresses the beauty of twilight. It is characterized by its elegant aroma and soft flavor, suited for leisurely enjoyment. With a good balance of refined sweetness and acidity, it has a sake quality that can also be enjoyed as an aperitif.

Mokuzaemon is one of Bishonen's brand lineup. It bears a traditional name and is a sake that expresses the meticulous craftsmanship of artisans. It is characterized by its robust flavor and deep sake quality.

Bishonen is the flagship brand bearing the brewery's name, a sake pursuing a pure and beautiful quality. It uses subterranean water from the Kikuchi River and Kumamoto Prefecture rice, characterized by its transparent flavor. Slightly dry with a clean mouthfeel, it harmonizes crispness with the refined umami of rice. Enjoyable across a wide temperature range from chilled to warm, it has a versatile sake quality that pairs well with Japanese cuisine in general. It is the representative brand embodying the brewery's philosophy of creating beautifully pure sake.

Tsujun is the flagship brand bearing the brewery's name, a sake expressing the pride of Yamato Town, known for the Tsujun Bridge. It uses subterranean water from the Aso outer rim mountains and locally grown rice, characterized by a refreshing flavor nurtured by Yamato Town's natural environment. Slightly dry with a clean mouthfeel, it has a well-balanced sake quality where the umami of rice is firmly present. It pairs well with Yamato Town's regional cuisine and is cherished as a beloved local sake. Like the stone bridge itself, it is a brand that pursues a solid and reliable flavor.

Semi is a brand named by Tsujun Shuzo with respect for nature. Like the cicada that heralds the arrival of summer, it is characterized by brewing that values seasonality. It has a refreshing and light flavor, with a sake quality suited for enjoying in the hot season.

Hibari is one of Tsujun Shuzo's brands, a sake that evokes the arrival of spring. Like the song of a skylark, it is characterized by its bright and light flavor. With its gentle mouthfeel and mild aroma, it has a sake quality that pairs well with spring ingredients.

Hotarumaru is a brand brewed by Tsujun Shuzo with a fantastical name. It is a sake that expresses the delicate and ephemeral beauty of a firefly's light. Characterized by its elegant flavor and fine-grained mouthfeel, it has a sake quality befitting a special occasion.

Soigner is a brand created by Tsujun Shuzo as a new challenge. True to its name, which means "to care for" in French, it is a sake brewed with meticulous care. It possesses a new style of sake quality that fuses modern sensibility with traditional techniques.

Mujirushi Ryoshu is a sake proposed by Zuiyo Shuzo, offering an unpretentious, straightforward flavor. Pursuing a simple and approachable sake quality, it is designed as a sake that accompanies everyday dining tables. It features a clean mouthfeel and gentle rice umami, making it a versatile sake that pairs well with any cuisine. True to its name, it strips away unnecessary embellishments and pursues essential deliciousness.

Zuiyo is the flagship brand bearing the brewery's name, a sake representative of Kumamoto with tradition and prestige. Using Kumamoto's groundwater and carefully selected sake rice, it features an elegant flavor that harnesses the characteristics of Kumamoto yeast. Its sake quality harmonizes gorgeous aroma, smooth mouthfeel, and a clean finish. Enjoyable across a wide temperature range from chilled to warmed, it pairs superbly with Kumamoto's regional cuisine. It expresses a taste both powerful and graceful, like a vigorous hawk soaring into the sky.

Kumamoto Jo is a brand by Zuiyo Shuzo named after Kumamoto Castle, the symbol of Kumamoto. Characterized by a stately flavor and a dignified sake quality, it expresses the pride of Kumamoto. With a firm structure and deep flavor, it is a sake befitting a special occasion.

Saisai is one of Zuiyo Shuzo's brands, characterized by a light and refreshing flavor. It is a Japanese sake with a gentle mouthfeel, crafted with vegetable dishes and Japanese cuisine pairings in mind. It possesses an elegant and understated sake quality that enhances meals.

Kanfubuki is a seasonal brand brewed by Zuiyo Shuzo during winter, brimming with the feeling of the season. It features a crisp taste and refreshing quality that harness the characteristics of cold-season brewing. It is a bottle to enjoy the tight, refined sake quality born from the severity of winter.

Sukun is a premium brand from Zuiyo Shuzo, characterized by a taste of dignity and depth. Through carefully selected ingredients and meticulous brewing, it achieves a complex and profound sake quality. It is a sake befitting prestigious occasions, ideal for special days and gift-giving.

Sake Vermouth is an innovative brand created by Tsutsumi Shuzo, pioneering a new genre as a sparkling sake. It features a unique sake quality that fuses delicate effervescence like champagne with the gentle flavors of sake. Its light and exhilarating mouthfeel is perfect for parties and celebrations, proposing a new way to enjoy sake. It is a playful brand that adds fresh ideas to traditional brewing techniques.

Asono is a brand by Yamamura Shuzo bearing the name of Aso, a sake that expresses the grand nature of Aso. Using subterranean water from Mount Aso and locally grown rice, it features a refreshing flavor born from the highland environment. Its light and crisp sake quality evokes the invigorating freshness of wind sweeping across the Aso plateau. It pairs well with Aso's regional cuisine, pursuing a flavor rooted in the local terroir.

Reizan is the flagship brand of Yamamura Shuzo, a sake imbued with reverence for Mount Aso, also known as a sacred mountain. It features a mineral quality brought by Aso's subterranean water and an elegant flavor achieved through meticulous brewing. With a slightly dry taste, it harmonizes a clean mouthfeel with a deep, lingering finish. Enjoyable across a wide temperature range from chilled to warmed, it pairs well with seasonal ingredients from Aso throughout the year.