Hananoka Shuzo

Hananoka Shuzo is a sake brewery located in Nagomi Town, Tamana District, Kumamoto Prefecture, practicing sake-making in harmony with nature under the philosophy of "Ubusuna" (birthplace). The brewery uses groundwater from Nagomi Town for brewing, and this high-quality water influenced by the Aso mountain system brings depth to the sake. The brewery insists on locally grown rice including its own cultivation, adopting natural farming methods without fertilizers or pesticides, as well as traditional plowing with horses. It pursues sake-making that maximizes the vitality of the land and also works to revive heritage rice varieties. Led by its flagship brands Ubusuna and Hananoka, its unique brewing philosophy following the laws of nature has attracted attention from sake enthusiasts across Japan.