Brands

A brand name imaging the figure of plovers flocking on the Rikuchu Coast, it is a sake nurtured by the nature of the Sanriku sea and Kitakami Mountains. Using underground water from Mt. Sennin in the Kitakami Mountains as brewing water, it features a gentle mouthfeel unique to soft water and a smooth drinking mouth. Centering on Iwate Prefecture's sake brewing rice "Yuinoka" and "Gin Ginga," they also use Yamada Nishiki and Miyama Nishiki, finishing with a well-balanced taste. Due to the sharp sweetness and sake quality that does not assert itself too much, it has excellent compatibility with fresh Sanriku seafood, especially sashimi and sushi. The "Yumehonami" series, which uses 100% "Gin Ginga" from the adjacent Otsuchi Town, is reputed to match fresh fish dishes with its crisp drinking mouth and faintly sweet scent. Loved as a true local sake with 90% of production consumed within Iwate Prefecture due to community-based sake brewing.

A series using "Sennin Hisui" (Hermit's Secret Water) gushing from 600m underground in the Kamaishi Mine, characterized by its mysterious name. The clear water pumped up from deep underground excels in mineral balance and brews a unique taste. It is a brand expressing mysticism and local history and culture by using the water of deep mountains where the legend that hermits live remains. Among Hamachidori's diverse lineups, it is positioned as a product showing a commitment to special water.

A representative brand brewed by the only brewery in Miyako City, featuring a clear taste using spring water that has been protected for 150 years. The clear sake quality without off-flavors has excellent compatibility with Sanriku seafood, especially coastal cuisine. It has a diverse lineup such as Junmai Sake, Yamahai Moto Junmai, Junmai Ginjo, and Ginjo, each brewed with careful sake brewing. Through the techniques of Toji Katsutoshi Tsujimura, who was selected as a "Contemporary Master Craftsman," sake brewing fusing traditional manufacturing methods and modern quality control is carried out. The history of achieving reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake and rebuilding the brewery at the same location tells of strong feelings for the region and passion for sake culture. It is a sake representing Sanriku, walking together with the sea of Miyako.

A brand using water from Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan's three major limestone caves, where the clear water of the underground lake boasting world-class transparency is the core of sake brewing. The water gushing out through limestone layers has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Waters and brews a unique taste with excellent mineral balance. Special Junmai sake stored and aged for one year inside Ryusendo Cave finishes with a mellow yet sharp taste due to the environment of a constant temperature of about 10 degrees throughout the year. Its versatility to match widely from sashimi to rich meat dishes is attractive. Junmai Daiginjo "Yuinoka" has received high international acclaim, including winning the Gold Medal at the French sake competition "Kura Master." It is a sake representing Iwaizumi Town, where the mystery of nature called Ryusendo Cave and Iwate's sake brewing technology are fused.

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.

A brand expressing the feminine gentleness of Tono, characterized by a soft mouthfeel and gentle taste. It is loved in the region as a sake nurtured by Tono's nature and culture.

A brand with the motif of the Kappa legend appearing in "Tono Monogatari" (Tales of Tono), expressing Tono's folklore culture with sake. Commercializing the old tale that a Kappa stole and drank human's sake, it is also popular with tourists as a sake with a story nature typical of Tono. It is a brand rich in regional characteristics where the cultural background of Tono, the home of folklore, and the sake brewing technology of Kamihei Shuzo are fused.

An unfiltered, unpasteurized raw Doburoku brewed only with water, rice, and rice koji, utilizing "Tono No. 1" rice (a variety with Kameno-o as a parent variety) cultivated without pesticides suited to Tono's climate. The White Label features strong sparkling properties and a refreshing, sharp aftertaste, while the Black Label allows enjoyment of rich body and deep taste through aging. It is a rare Doburoku handmade in a small-scale facility called a Minshuku (Guest House), embodying Tono's nature and food culture. It matches well with Tono's local cuisine enjoyed at the sunken hearth, and sake brewing integrated with the local food culture is attractive.

A raw Doburoku with 14% alcohol content using Koshihikari from Tochigi Prefecture, it is a standard product of Minshuku Tono. The brand name contains the meaning of "Promote (Shinko) the hometown and exhaust the luxury (Zei) of agriculture (No)," expressing thoughts for the region and respect for agriculture. It is loved by visitors as a Doburoku where you can feel the warmth of handmade and the climate of Tono.

A brand bearing the brewery's name, characterized by a name evoking the mountains of Iwate. It was loved through sake brewing rooted in the region, but it is currently not produced.

A brand bearing the name of the founder, Yoemon Kawamura, it is a brand newly launched by the current generation. With a lineup centered on Junmai sake, it takes the form of limited distribution restricted to special contract stores. Characterized by a powerful taste and good sharpness due to Nanbu Toji traditional manufacturing methods, it is loved in the region as local sake of Ishidoriya. The rarity that only Wakaba Saketen handles it within Hanamaki City is also one of its attractions.

A traditional brand for the local market, expressing individuality as sake of the Nanbu region. It is a sake rooted in the region, nurtured by the technology of Nanbu Toji and the climate of Ishidoriya. Joining the Japan Prestige Sake Association, the stance of the brewery continuing challenges while protecting tradition is evaluated.

The representative brand bearing the brewery's name, it is a sake nurtured by the climate of Shiwa and the tradition of Nanbu Toji. Using Iwate Prefecture rice for over 90% of production, it is characterized by a regionally rich taste brewed by locally grown sake rice "Gin Otome," "Gin Ginga," and "Yuinoka." The delicate sake brewing by female Toji Yuko Yokosawa and the gentle mouthfeel and deep taste created by careful work as a family business are attractive. While protecting techniques and spirits inherited from generation to generation, they also deploy innovative products such as Junmai sake using glutinous rice and barrel-aged sake.

A brand derived from historical figures and trade names, expressing the history and culture of Shiwa. Inheriting traditional sake brewing techniques, it offers a taste rooted in the region.

A brand derived from the ancient castle ruins "Tokutan Castle" in Yahaba Town, expressing the history and cultural background of this region. As a Junmai Ginjo, it is characterized by modest aroma and deep taste quality, and is a special brand that cherishes the connection with Yahaba Town. It is a sake with high cultural value where respect is paid to the history of the region continuing from ancient times, and sake brewing technology inherited to the present day is fused.

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.

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.

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.

A brand imagining the clear spring of Shiwa, expressing the blessing of water. As one of the traditional lineups of Hirota Shuzoten, it offers a taste rooted in the region.

The representative brand taking one character from the brewery "Hirota," containing the concept of "Sake widely (Hiro) enjoyed (Ki) by many people." Switching all Hiroki brands to an innovative brewing method called "Sanki Amazake Moto," it embodies the fusion of tradition and innovation. Characterized by a deep taste brewed by Iwate Prefecture rice and Nanbu Toji technology, and delicate sake brewing by female Toji Yumi Ohno. The balance of rice umami, gentle sweetness, and appropriate acidity is good, and compatibility with meals is also excellent.