Brands

"Ikiboshi" is a brand named by combining the "Iki" (chic) of Edokko (Tokyoites) and the shining "Hoshi" (star). By using traditional wooden tub pressing to suppress off-flavors, it achieves a refined clear taste and crispness. It is a stylish sake that is easy to pair not only with Japanese food but also with a variety of dishes.

"Myoujou" is another brand developed by Yoshida Kingoemon Shouten, imagining purity like a star shining in the dawn sky. The brewery's technique devoted to Junmai brewing shines through, characterized by the umami of rice and a clean aftertaste. It is a sake that aims to brighten the daily dining table, easy to pair with any dish.

"Tsukimaru" is the flagship brand of Nishioka Kawamura Shuzo. It was created with the aim of a harmonious taste like a full moon gently illuminating the night sky. Using water and rice nurtured by Fukui's rich nature, it features a mellow mouthfeel and a pleasant aftertaste. It is a healing sake that calms the drinker's heart.

"Amanohime" is one of the unique brands produced by Nishioka Kawamura Shuzo. The climate of Fukui and the skills of the brewers fuse to express the scenes and thoughts embedded in each name through taste. It is a sake that can be enjoyed in various scenes while feeling the blessings of local nature.

With an elegant brand name evoking the moon at dusk, it is characterized by a gentle and soft taste. Among the diverse lineup of Tsukinowa Shuzoten, it is deployed as an emotional and friendly sake.

"Yoshinozakari" is a sake brand that was formerly brewed by Nakamura Shuzo. Since the brewery is now closed, it is no longer produced or sold.

"Ujigawa" is a sake brand formerly brewed by Sasaki Shuzo. Following the closure of the brewery, it is currently not produced or sold.

"Genpei" is the flagship brand of Genpei Shuzo, bearing the name of the brewery. Reflecting the historical romance of the Genpei War in the sake quality, it offers a variety of flavors, such as a gentle sweet taste expressing the elegance of the Heike clan and a crisp dry taste representing the bravery of the Genji clan. The traditional taste woven by Echizen's famous water and rice has a rich flavor that can be enjoyed not only by history buffs.

A brand with the motif of a Red-crowned crane (Tancho), expressing the nature and climate of Iwate. Deployed as Special Junmai Dry, it is characterized by a refreshing drinking mouth and appropriate dryness.

"ShuShuShu" is a sparkling sake that proposes a new way to enjoy sake. Characterized by bubbles that pop in the mouth, its sweet and sour fruity taste is just like a dessert. With a lower alcohol content, it is easy to drink and recommended for those unfamiliar with sake and women. Ideal for toasts and aperitifs.

"Fukujuhai" is a sake that has long been loved locally as the flagship brand of Tsuruga Shuzo. Sticking to traditional methods, they offer a diverse lineup such as "Daiginjo Koshu" and "Honshikomi." It continues to be loved by local people as a sake that adds color to celebrations and daily evening drinks. It is characterized by its deep taste and aroma, and a gentle lingering finish that seems to bring good fortune to the drinker.

"Mitamura" is a brand formerly brewed by Sukimusume Shuzo. Following the brewery's closure, it is no longer produced.

"Sukimusume" is a brand formerly brewed by Sukimusume Shuzo. Following the brewery's closure, it is no longer produced.

"Ikkon no Haru" is a sake brand developed by Tanabe. As the name suggests, it was named as a sake that delivers freshness like the arrival of spring and moments of heartfelt joy. The clean mouthfeel and elegant umami created by Echizen's high-quality water and rice go perfectly with meals. It is a flavor that can be enjoyed in a wide range of scenes, from daily evening drinks to special celebrations.

"Kansai" is the flagship brand symbolizing the ambition and history of Katayama Shuzo. Brewed carefully with high-quality water and rice, embodying the founding spirit of "creating famous sake that rivals that of Nada and Fushimi." The taste, which is clean yet savory and never tiring, has been nurtured along with the local food culture and is loved as the "taste of Echizen" indispensable for daily dining tables.

"Ougon Takarabune" is the flagship brand representing Kinrin Shuzo. Bearing the very auspicious name of "Takarabune" (Treasure Ship), it embodies the wish that good fortune will come to those who drink it. Carefully brewed in the land of Sabae, its taste is appreciated not only for celebrations but also as a gift to convey daily gratitude.

"Nanatsuboshi" is the flagship brand conveying the history and climate of Inami Shuzo. The name is said to be derived from a poem left by a traveling monk who once stayed at the brewery. Brewed with Sabae's soft water and carefully selected sake rice, this sake has a charm of simple yet deeply touching taste that is loved across ages.

Shibata is a special line of brands from Nippon Seishu. Bearing the name of the founder, Yojiue-mon Shibata, it is characterized by careful brewing that returns to the roots of Hokkaido sake making. While preserving traditional methods, it pursues a sophisticated taste that suits modern dining, serving as a masterpiece that encapsulates the brewery's pride and technical skill.

A brand announcing the arrival of spring, characterized by sake brewing that cherishes the sense of the season. With a light and refreshing taste, it goes well with spring ingredients and is familiar as a sake to enjoy the season.

"Asukai" is a historic sake passed down for over 300 years as the flagship brand of Nyu Shuzo. The name is derived from the "Asukai Cherry Tree" planted in the precincts of Yasaka Shrine near the brewery. Initially brewed as sacred sake for the shrine, it uses mineral-rich "Enmei no Mizu" (Life-Prolonging Water) springing from the shrine grounds. It features a mellow mouthfeel and a deep taste that lets you feel history.

"Fuji no Seki" is a brand that symbolizes the history and tradition of Asahi Shuzo. Inspired by "Mt. Fuji, the best in Japan" and "Sekitori of Grand Sumo," it embodies the wish to be a sake that is strong yet loved. The skills cultivated over about 300 years of history and the flavors nurtured by the rich nature of Echizen give vitality and peace of mind to the drinker.

"Wakasakura" is a brand formerly brewed by Wakasa Fuji. Following the brewery's closure, it is no longer produced.