Brands

"Egawazake" is a brand associated with Egawa Tarozaemon (Tan-an), a figure indispensable to the history of Izu. This historical sake, originally brewed by the Egawa family who served as the Nirayama Daikan (shogunate magistrate) during the Edo period, has been carried forward to the present day by Mandai Shuzo, Izu's only local brewery. Recreated with the pristine water of the Amagi Mountain system and expert craftsmanship, its flavor offers a profound sense of history and tradition. A bottle that can be called 'history in a glass,' it harmonizes with Izu's food culture and brings ancestral tales to life. It is a sake with a deep, complex flavor that complements any exploration of Izu's heritage.

"Arabashiri" is a brand characterized by its brewery-fresh vibrance and a dry, refreshing finish. Inspired by the first-pressed 'arabashiri' juice of a new sake batch, it features a lively and robust character filled with youthful energy. While affordable, it reflects Mandai Shuzo's careful craftsmanship in every drop, making it a long-beloved daily sake for the people of Izu. The cool, refreshing mouthfeel brought by the pristine water of the Amagi Mountains is perfect for complementing Fresh Izu seafood. Crafted for 'long-lasting enjoyment,' this bottle is an indispensable part of Izu's dining culture.

"Banyao" is a flagship brand bearing the brewery's name and serves as a symbol of Mandai Shuzo's tradition and expertise in Izu. The name means 'to shine brilliantly (Yao) forever (Ban),' and true to its name, it offers a superb balance of clarity and deep umami provided by the deep and groundwater of the Amagi system. By expertly utilizing different water sources, the brewery bottles the diverse terroir of Izu. Its flavor is subtle yet robust, designed to gently complement Izu's rich seafood and mountain ingredients, letting the food take center stage. Carrying the weight of local history while looking toward the future, it is an essential masterpiece and the true face of Mandai Shuzo.

"Horaku" is a brand used for the finest Junmai Daiginjo brewed by Mandai Shuzo and acts as a jewel of Izu. Meaning 'abundant enjoyment,' this sake is a masterpiece where deep and groundwater from the Amagi Mountains harmonize beautifully. The elegant, sophisticated aroma from highly polished rice and a refined, transparent flavor invite the drinker into a moment of bliss. A prestigious drop suitable for special occasions or entertaining esteemed guests. It is a bottle that fuses Izu's history with the passion of Mandai Shuzo, embodying both tradition and a spirit of innovation.

"Osouri" is a special Junmai Ginjo brand named after Osouri in Nishi-Izu, one of the water sources that support Mandai Shuzo's brewing. Its most distinctive feature is the use of deep-layer water pumped from 1,000 meters underground in the Amagi Mountain system. This pristine water creates a smooth, refreshing mouthfeel and a pleasant lingering finish that remains after each sip. The brewery has elevated the life within the water nurtured by Izu's primeval forests into the form of sake. Offering a flavor filled with clarity, it is a bottle that embodies gratitude for the water source and respect for Izu's rich nature.

"Izu no Sato" is a brand that expresses the beautiful scenery and rustic warmth of Izu. Brewed by Mandai Shuzo, which has walked alongside regional history as Izu's only brewery, this sake features a gentle flavor that you'll never tire of. With a focus on pairing with local ingredients, it pursues a quality that adds color to daily dining tables. The taste provides a sense of nostalgia and relaxation, truly evoking the feeling of an 'Izu hometown.' It is the perfect bottle for when you want to unpretentiously and leisurely savor the local terroir of Izu.

"Kakusei" is a Honjozo brand within Mandai Shuzo's lineup, backed by solid techniques and expertise. Bearing an auspicious name, this sake features both a crisp, clean finish drawn out by the pristine water of the Amagi system and a robust, central umami. Its versatile quality, enjoyable both chilled and warmed, has been polished to fully complement the seasonal ingredients of Izu. While guarding traditional brewing methods, it blends naturally into modern dining settings. It is a highly capable brand that adds 'a touch of luxury and joy' to daily evening drinks.

"Wakitaya" is a historic and traditional brand that Mandai Shuzo has carefully inherited and preserved. The lineup includes various types such as Daiginjo and Tokubetsu Honjozo. Without letting the flame of Izu's historical flavors go out, the brewery has elevated the brand to new heights using pristine Amagi water and modern techniques. It balances community-rooted pride with a quality that remains beloved across generations. The primary focus is harmony with Izu's rich food culture, including seafood and mountain ingredients. While carrying the weight of tradition, each sip reveals a clear umami that eloquently tells the story of Izu's lush terroir.

"Kyoho Azumazuru" is a brand once brewed at Tatara Shuzo-jo and loved by the local community. In the land of Shizuoka with views of Mt. Fuji, this sake was carefully produced while preserving traditional techniques, characterized by a calm and tireless flavor. Although it has now become a "phantom sake," its elegant label and spirit of sincere production are still passed down along with the history of local sake. It was a heartwarming drink that condensed Shizuoka's rich nature and the brewer's passion.

"Shizugokoro" is a brand with deep attachment to the local area, condensing Shizuoka's rich nature and the brewers' sincerity into every drop. It features a calm and reassuring flavor nurtured by Shizuoka's pure water and clear air. It possesses a gentleness that suppresses excessive assertion and stays close to daily meals. Its quality, somewhat nostalgic and warm as if hometown scenery appears whenever you drink it, has long been supported by local drinkers. Merging into Shizuoka's daily life and connecting people's hearts, it is a drink that truly conveys the 'heart of Shizuoka.'

"THEMA" is a modern and challenging brand launched by Maruishi Jozo to tackle the eternal challenge of "fusing tradition and innovation." Proposing surprising flavors without being bound by existing concepts of sake, it is a brand where the historic brewery with over 330 years of history sends a message to the next generation of drinkers, filled with passion for chasing new "themes."

"Hatsuzakura" (First Cherry Blossoms) is a brand with a wish to deliver bright excitement to the drinker's heart, like the cherry blossoms that herald the arrival of spring earliest. Brewed after surmounting the harsh winter of the Suzuka Pass, the sake beautifully harmonizes straightforward power with the honest sweetness of rice. Focusing on locally produced Shiga sake rice, it pursues an "umami-rich taste that never gets tiring and nestles close to daily life" rather than flashiness. With each sip, it is a nourishing local sake through which the craftsman's honest handwork and the pure climate of Tsuchiyama are conveyed.

"Kanamari" is a brand that was once familiar to local people, making them feel the climate of Koka and Tsuchiyama. It was loved along with the bustle of the post town and was familiar as a sake that colored daily life and special occasions. Although production has now ended, its name is still cherished as part of the culture essential for talking about regional history.

"Choyo" is a local brand that has nestled close to the lives of Minakuchi, a former post town. The wish to be a refreshing presence like the morning sun that brightly illuminates people's daily lives is contained in its name. Although it is not brewed now, its taste, once widely familiar in the region, is remembered as part of local history and culture.

"Eiraku" is a representative brand of Tanabe Shuzo in Minakuchi, containing the wish for the drinker's life to prosper and be enjoyable for a long time. In the history of the region that flourished as a post town, it has been familiar as a sake that fosters "Wa" (harmony) between people's interactions. Characterized by a gentle sake quality that never gets tiring, cherishing the honest umami of rice. It is a community-based local sake that nestles close to the local dining table and delivers modest richness to daily life.

"Kanza" is the pinnacle brand of Fujimoto Shuzojo, named after the hope for a sacred and pure dignity like a place where gods sit. Using the clear water of Minakuchi and carefully selected sake rice, it is brewed by gathering the essence of the highest technology, such as the traditional bag-squeezing method that spares no effort. A lush and gorgeous aroma and a refined taste with transparency are its greatest features. It is an ultimate bottle that luxuriously colors extraordinary moments and brings new excitement every time you drink.

"Omi Masamune" is a local brand once loved in the land of Koka and Minakuchi. Bearing the name of the prestigious "Masamune" along with the place name Omi, it was familiar as a sake that nestles close to the lives of regional people. Although production has now ended, its name is remembered as one of the cultures that colored regional history.

"Senshun" is a brand with a wish for a rich spring to continue for a thousand years. In the bustle of Minakuchi in the past, it was familiar as a sake that nestles close to people's conversations and celebratory occasions. Although production has now ended, its name is passed down along with nostalgic memories symbolizing regional history.

"Masuikari" is a local brand that was familiar in the former post town, Minakuchi. In the symbols of prosperity "Masu" (measuring box) and "Ikari" (anchor) that takes root strongly, it contained the wish to be loved and rooted in the region. Although production has now ended, its name remains as an important memory that tells regional history and culture.

"Oyamato" is a brand bearing the ancient name of Japan, aiming for a grand style and pure taste. Nurtured in the historic climate of Minakuchi, it delivered joy to people at local festivals and celebratory occasions. Although production has now ended, its name is still carefully remembered as one of the symbolic local sakes that supported regional industry.