Brands

"Kinosake" is a brand that bears the "Ki" of Kishu and expresses the climate of Wakayama itself. Mainly Junmai Ginjo, the harmony of elegant aroma and refreshing taste is evaluated. It features a sophisticated sake quality that images the clear air and water of Kishu.

"Kamawanu" is a stylish and exciting brand derived from the rebus of "Kama (Sickle), Wa (Ring), Nu (No)" (Kamawanu - I don't care) favored by Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII. It is a super dry sake expressing the bold spirit of "not caring about small things." With sharp sharpness and a satisfying drinkability, it is a particularly hard-core bottle even among Kochi sake, often called "man's sake."

"Eiden" is a brand bearing the place name of Eiden, Tachiarai Town, where the brewery is located. As the name "Prosperous Rice Field" suggests, it expresses gratitude and respect for the rich rice farming in the region. As a symbol of sake brewing rooted in the community, it uses locally grown rice and water, pursuing sake quality that reflects the climate of Eiden. Brewed with a method that fuses Miinokotobuki's scientific approach and traditional techniques, it is a bottle that conveys the charm of the region.

Yamagata Masamune is the soul of Mitobe Shuzo, a brand where a sharp, sword-like finish harmonizes with deep umami. Crafted with meticulously self-cultivated sake rice and the powerful hard water of the Ou Mountain system, it aims to be the "ultimate food-pairing sake" that maximizes the flavors of a meal. The meticulous taste achieved through traditional Ki-bune pressing offers new discoveries with every sip, making it a treasure of Yamagata highly acclaimed by gourmets worldwide.

Shizenshu (Natural Sake) is a historic brand born in 1967 as Japan's first sake brewed solely with pesticide-free and fertilizer-free "Natural Rice." It follows the traditional "Kimoto" method using only indigenous microbes without adding yeast. It features a rich rice umami, beautiful acidity, and a pure transparency that feels healthy for the body. Embodying the brewery's essence that "sake should be a healthy drink," it condenses natural energy into every drop. A monumental achievement in natural sake, loved for decades.

Kahori is one of the brands brewed by Yamagata Honten, characterized by a soft, refreshing and sharp taste. Making use of the slightly soft well water springing in the brewery, it is loved in the region as a sake carefully brewed with ingredients from Yamaguchi Prefecture.

"Kamisugi" is the flagship brand that embodies the soul of Kamisugi Shuzo. Born from the rich blessings of the Mikawa Plain and a deep commitment to carefully selected Aichi-grown sake rice, this sake possesses both powerful umami and a dignified, sharp finish. Particularly with the profound flavors produced through traditional Yamahai brewing, it maintains traditional methods while possessing a fresh personality that suits modern dining. As the only brewery in Anjo, it is a bottle where sincere tradition lives on, intended to accompany and walk alongside the lives of local people.

Santoka is the representative brand of Kanemitsu Sake Brewing, and is a sake born in memory of the haiku poet 'Taneda Santoka'. Santoka ran a sake brewing business in the prefecture for about 10 years from Meiji 40, but went bankrupt in Taisho 5, and there is a historical connection that the predecessor company of Kanemitsu Sake Brewing absorbed and merged Santoka's company. Using 100% brewing rice from Yamaguchi Prefecture, thorough quality control is carried out by small-quantity production. Junmai Daiginjo Genshu features moderate acidity and fruity taste, and Junmai Ginjo uses Yamaguchi Prefecture brewing rice 'Yamada Nishiki' polished to 55%, and is a sake with a well-balanced acidity and sweetness that you won't get tired of drinking. While modest, you can enjoy the balance of solid bitterness, astringency, and spiciness, and it is popular as a sake during meals that does not lose to strong-flavored dishes. The high quality is evaluated, such as winning the gold prize in Heisei 14, 15, and 18, and winning a prize in Heisei 20 in the 'National New Sake Appraisal' sponsored by the National Research Institute of Brewing. It is one of the representative sakes of Yamaguchi, fusing the literary background of haiku poet Taneda Santoka and the commitment to using 100% brewing rice from Yamaguchi Prefecture.

"Hanahimesakura" is a flagship brand featuring a gorgeous aroma and gentle flavor, using flower yeast produced in Ehime Prefecture such as "Sakurahime yeast." It contains the wish "to be a sake that is gorgeous, lovely (Hime), and loved by everyone like cherry blossoms (Sakura)." Fruity and easy to drink, it is also recommended for sake beginners and women. Within the light mouthfeel, you can firmly feel the umami of rice, and it brings out the taste of dishes as sake drunk during meals.

Magatama is a brand produced by Yamasaki Honten Shuzojo, named after the ancient curved jewel ornament known as magatama. Brewed with the beautiful spring water of Shimabara, this sake harnesses the blessings of the subterranean water from Mount Unzen Fugendake.

Kuncho is the traditional brand of Kuncho Shuzo, a sake that embodies the brewery's history and expertise. Named for its rich fragrance and long finish, it is characterized by an elegant flavor brewed with the pure water of the Chikugo River system. It maintains a dignified sake quality befitting the historic townscape of Hita.

Tamafumi is a brand symbolizing the traditions of Tamagawa Shuzo, loved throughout its long history. The distinctive label featuring a single-stroke circle expresses 'round flavor,' 'harmony in all things,' and 'a circle of people,' reflecting the brewery's philosophy of sake brewing itself. Using Uonuma's pure water and locally grown sake rice, this sake aims for a well-balanced flavor that one never grows tired of, making it a classic sake to be enjoyed with meals. Its mellow umami and clean finish harmonize to further enhance not only Uonuma's local cuisine but also daily home-cooked meals. It is a brand filled with the brewery's sincerity, staying close to the lives of local people and loved across generations.

George is a unique brand proposing a new style of sake unconventional by common sense. As the English name suggests, it is brewed with a free sensibility traversing borders and genres, featuring a pop taste friendly to sake beginners and overseas fans. It is a bottle where playfulness and solid quality coexist, symbolizing Okunomatsu's innovation.

Hananoka is a brand bearing the brewery's name, a sake characterized by its gorgeous aroma and elegant flavor. Through brewing that leverages the characteristics of Kumamoto yeast, it achieves a fruity ginjo aroma and delicate taste. Despite its light mouthfeel, the umami of rice is firmly present, creating a well-balanced sake quality. It is a brand that elegantly expresses the blessings of rice and water nurtured by Nagomi Town's natural environment. Like a flower in its splendor and rich fragrance, it is a superb sake worthy of special occasions.

Meguro Gorosuke is a Junmai Daiginjo brand positioned at the pinnacle of the brewery, bearing the name of Meguro Gorosuke, the founder of Tamagawa Shuzo. All the history, tradition, and brewing techniques of the brewery since its founding in the Edo period are concentrated in this single bottle. Brewed with carefully selected sake rice polished to the limit and Uonuma's pure snowmelt water, this sake features a rich, dignified ginjo aroma and a refined flavor where rice sweetness spreads gently. Carrying the brewer's pride, this name is a mark of excellence passed down through generations. A supreme masterpiece suitable for gifts to important people or for coloring special moments.

Aoi Tenka is the flagship brand of Yamanaka Shuzo, representing regal pride and historical depth. Named after the Tokugawa crest, it embodies the spirit of Kakegawa, a former post town on the Tokaido. Brewed with traditional 'Wagama' steaming and delicate South Alps water, it offers a refined, high-quality flavor that has achieved global recognition.

"Aoitsuru" is the representative brand of Inami Sake Brewery, and is an auspicious brand name combining the crest "Aoi" (hollyhock) of Kyoto Matsuo Taisha Shrine and the auspicious bird "Tsuru" (crane). It uses plenty of sake rice from the Special A district of Miki City, which is Japan's largest production area of the king of sake rice "Yamada Nishiki", and is characterized by a mellow and savory taste. "Daigin Koshu", which is Junmai Daiginjo aged for more than 8 years, is characterized by its beautiful amber color and gentle mouthfeel, and is evaluated internationally, such as winning the gold medal at KuraMaster 2024. As the only brewery located in Miki City, the sacred place of Yamada Nishiki, it practices sake brewing that maximizes the characteristics of local highest quality sake rice.

"San'in Togo" is a flagship brand packed with the philosophy of Fukura Shuzo located in the center of Togo Onsen. Daringly sticking to time-consuming "Kimoto brewing," they cultivate strong yeast with the help of lactic acid bacteria in nature. Furthermore, by using Tottori Prefecture rice such as "Goriki" and clear spring water, they realized stout and deep umami and sharp and tough acidity. It can be enjoyed at any temperature range from cold sake to hot sake, and is the definitive edition of food sake that matches rich dishes.

"Kusugiku" (Kyushu Kiku) is the flagship brand of Hayashi Ryuhei Shuzojo, named with the aim of being a sake that is pure and elegant like chrysanthemum flowers blooming in the land of Kyushu. Using sake rice grown in Saigawa, Miyako-machi and the clear underground water of Mt. Hikosan, it is carefully brewed using traditional handmade methods. Based on a dry and light profile, it has 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 a chrysanthemum flower and a sharp finish, it functions as an excellent supporting actor that enhances meals. It has the versatility to be enjoyed both cold and warm, making it ideal as a dining sake to accompany daily meals. It goes well with fresh seafood from the Keichiku region and the bounty of the Buzen Sea, pursuing a sake quality that harmonizes with the local food culture.

"Kuzuryu" is another representative brand born with the concept of "A cup opening the door to freedom." Its charm lies in being able to taste it in a free style, such as the Daiginjo sake "Kuzuryu Daiginjo" which can be enjoyed as warmed sake, and Junmai sake which can be enjoyed in a wide range of temperatures from cold to warm. It is an approachable yet high-quality sake that richly colors the daily dining table.

"Yuto Masamune" (Great Eastern Masamune) is the flagship brand that symbolizes the history and prowess of Sugita Shuzo. Originally named "Yuto Masamune" (meaning "Excellent Masamune"), it was renamed to the current characters representing the "Hero of the East" after winning eight consecutive excellence awards at competitions. As its name suggests, it continues to preserve a heroic and orthodox flavor that represents Eastern Japan. Aiming for "sake that is truly like sake," the brewery uses pure groundwater from the Nikko mountain range and strictly selected rice. All products are manufactured using the traditional "Sase-shiki Fune-shibori" method, pursuing a dense, rich, and umami-filled quality unique to small-scale breweries. The core lineup, such as the "Junmai Ginjo Omachi," achieves an exquisite balance of the plump umami characteristic of Omachi rice and a light yet deep mouthfeel brought by traditional techniques. It is an authentic local sake where the pride of a long-established brewery and unwavering technology live on, allowing drinkers to appreciate its value with every sip.

"Matsu Midori" is a brand named after an ancient pine tree over 300 years old.

"Masukawa" is the only brand brewed by Kawabata Shuzo, which has an eternal history. Using high-quality soft water from the blessings of two major rivers, experienced craftsmen carefully brew it through manual work in all processes. It features pure rice umami and an amazingly soft and gentle mouthfeel derived from water. Boasting solid quality backed by gold medal awards at the National New Sake Awards, it is a rare local sake that can only be found at local liquor stores and restaurants, making you feel the pride of Gyoda.

Tenjinbayashi is a brand named after the bustle of the autumn festival, a traditional event in Tokamachi, and the beat that plays joy. It was born from the desire to express the vitality and happiness shared by local people through the festival in the form of sake. Its taste is exactly the pinnacle of 'Umaku' (tasty and rich). Using soft water unique to the heavy snowfall area and high-quality local rice, the rich umami of rice spreads slowly with one sip. The moderate sweetness is comfortable, and its depth of embracing, like nestling in the bustle of a banquet, is attractive. It is a sake that carries smiles and continues to be loved across generations.