Brands

"Sei" is a brand brewed by Adachi Honke Shuzo, pursuing new possibilities for pure rice sake (Junmaishu). With the theme of "pure and unpretentious sake," it aims for a taste full of transparency without extraneous flavors. By highly polishing carefully selected sake rice and fermenting it slowly at low temperatures, it realizes a sophisticated aroma and a crisp finish. It is a stylish bottle suitable for the modern dining table, harmonizing not only with Japanese food but also with Western and modern cuisine.

"Tsuki no Shinju" (Pearl of the Moon) is a sake with a romantic name inspired by the moon shining in the night sky and pearls glowing in its light. Carefully brewed aiming for a smooth and beautiful sake quality like a pearl. The elegant aroma and the refined sweetness that gently spreads in the mouth are truly a healing taste like moonlight. It is a delicate and beautiful sake that adds glamour to special nights and time spent with loved ones.

"Miyamasugi" is the flagship brand of Inagaki Shuzojo, named after the giant cedar trees that grow naturally in the sacred precincts of Ise Jingu Shrine. It is characterized by a freshness that seems to be surrounded by sacred air and a straight and powerful taste like a cedar tree. Brewed with rice from Mie Prefecture and subsoil water from the Suzuka Mountains, it combines a mellow aroma with a crisp finish, enhancing the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine. Also popular as a souvenir sake for Ise pilgrimages, it is a cup that seems to calm the drinker's heart.

"Tenkei" is a premium brand meaning "Joy (Kei) of Heaven (Ten)," imbued with the wish that happiness comes to those who drink it. Using brewer's rice such as Hyogo Prefecture-grown Yamada Nishiki lavishly and fermenting it slowly at low temperatures, it realizes a gorgeous aroma and a taste with transparency. Ideal for celebratory occasions and gifts, it is a masterpiece where sophisticated dignity and the warmth of the maker coexist.

"Ageuma" is the flagship brand of Hosokawa Shuzo, named after the eccentric festival "Ageuma Shinji" of Tado Taisha Shrine. It is characterized by a powerful and sturdy taste reminiscent of the dynamism of the horses during the ritual, and a clean crispness in the aftertaste. Brewed with locally grown sake rice using traditional methods, its taste lets you feel the firm umami of the rice. Also familiar as a sake served at festivals, it is a bottle packed with the passion and history of Tado.

Manyo Bijin is one of the brands brewed by Nakayu Shuzo Store. The name is derived from the fact that the area is associated with the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves), evoking an image of a beautiful and elegant taste.

"Kuwana" is a brand full of affection for the region, named after the ancient name of Kuwana that also appears in the Manyoshu (Collection of Ten Thousand Leaves). Insisting on "local production for local consumption" using locally grown sake rice from Kuwana, it aims for a taste that seems to bottle the climate of Kuwana as is. It has a firm acidity and richness, going excellently with rich dishes. It is a bottle to be tasted slowly while feeling the history and tradition of Kuwana.

"Honami" is a brand for seasonal limited sake of Maruhiko Shuzo, named after the image of golden waves of rice ears swaying in the autumn wind. Cherishing the quality of the rice of the year and the sense of the season, it is characterized by a taste that brings out the gentle sweetness and umami inherent in the rice. It has a comforting mouthfeel that makes you feel the joy of the autumn harvest and the calmness of the rural landscape. Its charm stands out even more when matched with seasonal ingredients.

"Ise Masamune" is a traditional brand of Maruhiko Shuzo, named with pride in Mie Prefecture, the home of Ise Jingu Shrine. It is characterized by a taste with a solid structure and a satisfying richness that has been loved locally for a long time. While possessing the power typical of old-fashioned sake, it realizes a clear aftertaste with few off-flavors. When warmed, the umami of the rice expands further, giving a sense of fulfillment that warms both body and mind.

"Hamamusume" is a retro and approachable brand that evokes the historical atmosphere of when Yokkaichi flourished as a port town. With a bright and refreshing image like a girl on the beach, it is characterized by a light and clean taste. Pursuing drinkability, it is perfect for daily evening drinks or casual gatherings. It goes well with local seafood dishes and continues to be loved along with the food culture of the port town.

"Shisuikyo Sakura" is a brand packed with local pride, bearing the old name of Yokkaichi, "Shisui," and the name of the place where the brewery is located, "Sakura." Focusing on local rice and water, it is brewed with the aim of expressing its terroir. It is characterized by a gorgeous and expansive aroma and a mellow umami. A luxurious sake that you want to taste with local food on special joyful days.

"Nihonka" is a classic brand of Ito Shuzo expressing traditional Japanese aesthetic sense and gorgeousness. Defining the solid taste of old times, the balance of powerful rice umami and acidity is exquisite. Good to drink chilled for a crisp taste, or warmed to enjoy with a plump aroma. It is a talented local sake that has been loved for a long time as a food-pairing sake, enhancing the delicate flavors of Japanese cuisine.

Meisousui is one of the brands brewed by Yamawa Shuzo Store.

"Suzuka Sanroku" is a brand made with the blessings of the rich nature at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains where the brewery is located. A pure taste with no off-flavors woven by transparent water using subsoil water from the Suzuka Mountains and high-quality rice nurtured locally. It is characterized by a freshness like mountain air and a plump umami that makes you feel the blessings of the earth. It is a cup that washes your heart, born from respect for nature and love for the hometown.

"Sarutahiko" is a sake bearing a sacred name, brewed at the foot of Tsubaki Grand Shrine, the head shrine of "Sarutahiko Okami," worshipped as the god of guidance. Combines purity like sacred sake offered to gods with powerful rice umami, aiming for a taste that brightly illuminates the path of the drinker. With solemn dignity and deep taste that sinks into the heart, it is a bottle suitable for a toast to celebrate milestones in life and new beginnings.

"Yamaishi" is a brand bearing the store name from the time of its founding, and can be said to be the origin of Ishikawa Shuzo. Using the clear soft water that springs from 200 meters underground, which is a characteristic of this brewery, it realizes a soft and gentle mouthfeel. Its charm lies in its honest taste without frills, expressing the umami of rice straightforwardly. A sake that accompanies the daily dining table, showing various expressions depending on the temperature, refreshing when chilled and mellow when warmed.

"Todo Takatora-ko" is a brand named after the Sengoku warlord Todo Takatora, who was the founder of the Tsu Domain and known as a master castle builder. Honoring Lord Takatora's bravery, resourcefulness, and achievements in building the town of Tsu, it is finished with a powerful yet sophisticated taste. While having a solid richness, the aftertaste is clean, a bottle that makes you feel the spirit of a samurai. It is perfect not only for history fans but also as a gift for those who prefer authentic sake.

"Mie Daigaku" (Mie University) is a sake of industry-academia collaboration created through joint development by the Faculty of Bioresources of Mie University, a local national university, and Kankoubai Shuzo. Fusing academic knowledge and traditional skills, such as using yeast discovered at the university and sake rice grown by students. It is characterized by a refreshing taste imbued with the passion of learning students and hope for the future. It is a topical bottle where you can also enjoy the story of regional contribution and human resource development.

"Meisho-sen" is a sake created to commemorate the full restoration of the JR Meisho Line, loved as local transportation, and to wish for the revitalization of the areas along the line. Filled with the passionate thoughts of local people, this sake is characterized by a somewhat nostalgic and warm taste. It is a bottle that we want you to enjoy while imagining the scenery of beautiful valleys and tea plantations seen from the train window. It is also appreciated as a gift for railway fans and as a memory of a trip.

"Kigenyoshi" is the flagship brand of Imamura Shuzo, named after a greeting praying for travel safety. It is characterized by a gentle umami that softens the heart the moment you put it in your mouth. It is by no means flashy, but there is a sense of security that you never tire of drinking and it gently accompanies your daily dining table. It is a bottle imbued with the warm wish of the brewery owner that everyone who drinks it can spend their time in a "good mood."

"Hatsuhi" was the flagship brand of the former Abusho Shuzo, a sake loved for a long time in the Ise region. With a name that evokes the auspiciousness and hope of the first sunrise of the New Year, it colored many dining tables as a celebratory sake. It was characterized by a clean taste that one never tires of drinking, and also had a history as a dedication sake to Ise Jingu Shrine. Although it has now become a phantom sake due to the business closure, its name is deeply etched in the memories of local people.

Nanatsumori no Shiki is a brand brewed by Yamawa Shuzo Store, derived from Nanatsumori, the symbol of the region. It reflects the beauty of nature in each of the four seasons in the sake.

"Ano Homare" is the flagship brand of Matsushima Shuzo, named with the hope that it would become the pride of Ano-cho. Brewed carefully using local rice and water, its taste is characterized by a dry and clean mouthfeel. It blended into the lives of local people as a daily evening drink. It is a bottle that makes you feel the atmosphere of Showa era sake brewing from the typeface and design of the label.

"Takatora" is a sake named after Todo Takatora, the first lord of the Tsu Domain. Honoring the achievements of Lord Takatora, a master castle builder who laid the foundation of the town of Tsu, it is finished with a powerful and robust taste. With a sake quality that can be enjoyed widely from cold sake to warmed sake, it is a bottle you want to taste while thinking about the local hero. It was also popular as a gift for history buffs.

"Hatsuwarai" (First Laughter) is a brand imbued with the wish to be a sake that makes drinkers smile, like the first laughter of the New Year. Due to its auspicious name, it was valued as an indispensable sake for New Year's otoso and celebratory occasions. It is characterized by a soft mouthfeel and rich umami, and has warmly produced moments of gathering surrounded by family and friends. It is a brand loved by many people as a sake that brings happiness.