Brands

"Miyuki" is the representative brand of Koizumi Honten, named to commemorate the honor of Emperor Meiji's visit. Brewed in the same brewery as the sacred sake of Itsukushima Shrine, it uses sake rice from Hiroshima Prefecture and underground water from the Chugoku Mountains, and is characterized by a rich aroma and elegant sweetness. The taste nurtured by the prestigious history and the climate of Hiroshima is loved as sake for celebratory occasions and as a souvenir for visiting Itsukushima Shrine.

Koshi no Happo is a Junmai-oriented brand that aims to express the rich blessings of Echigo from 'eight (many)' aspects. Condensing the purity brought by the water of the Agano River and the umami of carefully selected rice, it achieves the ultimate perfection as an 'In-meal sake' that nestles in the cuisine. Its characteristic is the coexistence of the rich body unique to Junmai sake and the surprising smoothness due to the super-soft water brewing. From sharp and dry to mellow types that highlight the sweetness of rice, it develops a lineup tailored to diverse dining scenes. It is a deep-pocketed sake where you can enjoy the rich climate of Echigo with all five senses.

"Kamoizumi" is a brand that symbolizes Saijo and is a sake that embodies pride as a pioneer of Junmai sake. The pale golden color that remains by daring not to perform carbon filtration is proof that the original umami and nutrients of the rice are alive. The rich and mellow aroma and the deep, rich taste have been loved by many fans for many years as a sake to accompany meals that can be enjoyed both cold and warmed.

Taiten Shiragiku is the flagship brand brewed by Shiragiku Shuzo in Nariwa-cho, Takahashi City, named with the characters 'Taiten' (Grand Ceremony) when it won an excellence award at the National Sake Competition in 1928 to commemorate Emperor Showa's enthronement. With a history dating back to 1886, it is brewed using 100% Okayama rice and Nariwa River groundwater with traditional Bitchu Toji techniques. Characterized by pleasant aromas, a soft mouthfeel, rice umami, and a well-balanced crisp finish. The dry Daiginjo has won multiple awards at the National New Sake Competition, praised for its refined taste. An elegant sake nurtured by the terroir of Takahashi and over a century of brewing mastery.

"Okutanba" is the representative brand of Yamana Sake Brewery, a brand name expressing the deep climate of Tamba. Using 100% sake rice grown in Hyogo Prefecture, it is characterized by a gentle aroma and rich taste nurtured by aging. Through traditional techniques by a genuine Tamba Toji and sake brewing utilizing the local climate, it achieves a deep taste with a clean finish. Developing a wide range of products from Junmai Daiginjo to Junmai sake, it is designed as sake to be enjoyed with meals.

Echigo Sekkobai is the flagship brand of Hasegawa Shuzo. Its name was given by the legendary composer Minoru Endo, who personally calligraphed the characters for the brewery. Brewed with meticulous care using traditional handmade methods in cellars dating back to the Meiji and Taisho eras, this sake reflects the heritage of Nagaoka. Today, the careful craftsmanship of the women who lead the brewery shines through, resulting in a flavor that is typically Niigata-lean but with a distinctive gentle softness. In addition to being a traditional local sake, the brand offers modern styles like the 'Tabineko' seasonal series, which fits seamlessly onto contemporary dining tables.

Shinryo is a flagship brand that has supported the long history of Henmi Shuzo. They were quick to adopt a manufacturing method close to 'unfiltered' that does not involve excessive filtration or coloring after filtration, packing the original golden brilliance of rice and the mellow umami into the bottle without exception. Its taste is truly like 'rice juice.' The gentle sweetness of rice that spreads the moment you sip it, the solid body that follows later, and the pleasant sharpness that quietly disappears are beautifully harmonized. It is a traditional bottle with both a strong core and gentleness, nurtured by Sado's severe winter and pure water, that makes one want to continue drinking forever.

"Saika" is a brand brewed by Kokonoe Saika, bearing the name of the Saika Ikki (gunner group) in the Sengoku period. The Saika Ikki was a group of gunners based in Kishu, and their valor and skills were widely known in the Sengoku period. This brand name contains pride in the history and warrior culture of Kishu.

"Fujinishiki" is the flagship brand brewed for 18 generations in the village of Yuno at the southern foot of Mt. Fuji. Focusing on in-house rice cultivation, the brewery continues 'sake brewing where you can see the farmers,' with the staff using the rice they raised themselves and Mt. Fuji spring water. Its spirit is a flavor that is fragrant yet soft, possessing an embracing gentleness. Characterized by reliable quality that has won the Grand Gold Quality Award at the Monde Selection for many consecutive years, it draws out the blessings of Mt. Fuji to the fullest. While respecting tradition, "Fujinishiki" complements modern dining tables, offering a cup that allows you to fully enjoy both the rustic beauty of Yuno and the magnificence of Mt. Fuji.

"Daiya Giku" is the representative brand of Suwa Ootsuya Honke Shuzo, combining the firm will like the king of gems "Diamond" and the elegance of the famous Japanese flower "Chrysanthemum" (Kiku). The sharp dry taste is a famous supporting role that enhances the taste of dishes without interfering. It is a famous sake with a story, also known for being deeply loved by the master of the film world, director Yasujiro Ozu.

"Hakurei" is the flagship brand named after the dignified appearance of the famous peak "Mt. Yuragatake (Tango Fuji)" in Miyazu Yura when dressed in winter snow. The taste produced by the underflow water of ultra-soft water reminiscent of perennial snow is surprisingly smooth and transparent, and the pure sweetness inherent in rice spreads gently. While having a sharpened freshness like the air of a quiet winter morning, it has a deep capacity that harmonizes beautifully with Tango's seafood. Brewed with respect to the mountains that have watched over the land of Yura and the rich sea over more than 190 years of history, it is a famous sake that can indeed be called "Tango's Pride."

"Wakatake" is a brand that combines a refreshing feel and strength, reminiscent of a breeze in a refreshing bamboo grove. The sake, born from a brewing process that fuses traditional Nanbu Toji techniques with scientific knowledge, has the soft sweetness of rice living within its very clear flavor. Its most prominent features are a suppleness that complements any dish and a pleasant throat feel. It is a reliable brand worthy of the brewery's flagship, nurtured by Shimada's rich nature and history, making every day a little bit special.

The brewery's representative brand derived from the famous well "Horigome no Ido" in the Horigome district, it has been familiar as delicious sake brewed using this well water. Using self-cultivated rice, it is characterized by sake brewing that cherishes terroir, brewing rice grown in Iwate's climate and features in Iwate's climate and features. It is local sake representing Shiwa where local water and rice, and Nanbu Toji's technology are fused.

Ginrei Gassan, the premium signature brand of Gassan Shuzo, is masterfully crafted using the pure "Roman no Mizu" that originates from the 400-year-old snowmelt of Mt. Gassan. Brewed by skilled local artisans during the peak of winter, it offers a sophisticated balance of crisp aroma and a rich, full-bodied flavor profile. This celebrated sake, frequently receiving gold medals at international awards, represents the ultimate harmony of mountain spring water and traditional craftsmanship.

"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.

"Tenzan" is the flagship brand inheriting the tradition since the founding of Tenzan Shuzo. Because the Tenzan subsoil water used for brewing is mineral-rich hard water, it has been familiar as a sharp, dry "men's sake" among Saga sakes, which are often considered sweet. While allowing you to firmly feel the umami of rice, it features a refreshing aftertaste that you never get tired of drinking.

Manatsuru is the representative brand of Tanaka Shuzo Store. Using traditional Kimoto and Yamahai brewing methods, they insist on handmade production, such as koji making with kojibuta for all quantities, steaming rice in koshiki, and yeast starter making with cedar heating barrels. Characterized by moderate acidity, a firm taste, and a thick finish, it is a brand that aims for a sake quality with a strong presence.

A region-limited brand loved in the land of Tono since its founding, it is a sake expressing the climate of Tono, the home of folklore. "Kokka no Kaori" Daiginjo Yamada Nishiki has received high international acclaim, winning a Trophy at IWC 2020 and receiving an award at the U.S. National Sake Appraisal. Using Tono's clear water and Iwate Prefecture's sake brewing rice, it features a deep taste brewed by Nanbu Toji traditional techniques. Through community-based sake brewing, it is loved as a brand that harmonizes with Tono's food culture and the worldview of folklore.

"Onna Joshu (Female Castle Lord)" is the representative brand of Iwamura Brewery, derived from the beautiful female castle lord Otsuya (Oda Nobunaga's aunt) who ruled Iwamura Castle during the Warring States period. It expresses a taste that combines the strength of her who lived stout-heartedly in the world of war and feminine elegance. The transparent and pure umami created by natural water brewing since its founding is attractive.

"Hayaseura" is the flagship brand of Miyake Hikoemon Shuzo, bearing the local name "Hayase." Known as "Binan-shu" (Handsome Sake) born from vigorous fermentation using mineral-rich brewing water, it features a clear taste free of off-flavors due to pressing all sake in tanks, and a rich dry flavor where the umami of rice can be firmly felt. It pairs perfectly with fresh seafood from Wakasa Bay and is a mealtime sake beloved in the fishing town.

"Buko Masamune" is the brand symbolizing Buko Shuzo, bearing the name of Chichibu's famous peak Mt. Buko. Crafted with care using the pure underground water of Mt. Buko in Chichibu's severe cold, this sake is an authentic type with outstanding rice umami and crispness. A glass that has stayed close to Chichibu people's celebrations and daily lives, making you feel the regional pride woven over more than 270 years.

"Nenohi" is the symbolic brand of Morita, with its name originating from the "Nenohi-no-asobi" (Amusement of the Day of the Rat), a festive New Year custom that has continued since the Heian period. It was an elegant practice where nobles of the time would go out into the fields to wish for longevity and prosperity. Inheriting that spirit to the present, it was named by the 11th generation head, Kyu-zaemon Morita. Through brewing techniques that utilize the power of microorganisms protected for many years, they pursue the deep, rich umami of rice and a dignified, mellow aroma. This drop, infused with wishes for the health and happiness of the drinker, is loved as a special flavor that evokes Japan's traditional beauty.

Sawa Masamune is the signature brand of Furusawa Shuzo, perfected in the early 1900s by the second-generation head, Tokuji Furusawa, as a crystallization of fine brewing. Characterized by a full-bodied yet remarkably soft and smooth texture, it masterfully utilizes the naturally filtered snowmelt water of Yamagata. Crafted without any added sugars, this "pure deliciousness" stands as a timeless masterpiece that has continued to enchant sake enthusiasts for over a century.

Kinmon Ryogoku is a traditional brand brewed by Kakuboshi, a standard sake that has been loved for a long time in the local area of Kesennuma.

Gasanryu is the flagship global brand of Shindo Shuzoten, embodying the Zen-inspired concept of "unrestricted, free thinking without stereotypes." Starting with its own estate-grown rice and brewed with custom-designed equipment, this sake aims to be the ultimate "authentic local sake" that vividly highlights the ingredients. Its modern flavor profile, defined by overwhelming clarity and a floral aroma, conveys the profound depth of Yamagata's terroir to enthusiasts in over 20 countries.