Brands

"Fuji no Hikari" is the flagship brand of Adachi Honke Shuzo, named after Mt. Fuji, which is worshipped as the god of sake brewing, expressing its purity and grandeur. Using clear brewing water pumped from their own well and carefully selected sake rice, it is gently pressed in traditional wooden tanks. Because it does not undergo carbon filtration, it has a pale golden color, and the rich richness and plump aroma inherent in the rice are alive. Enjoyable across a wide range from chilled to warmed, it has a taste full of affection that warmly illuminates the heart of the drinker.

"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.

"Tenichi" is a traditional brand representing Hayakawa Shuzobu, named with the ambition of aiming for "Tenka Ippin" (Best under Heaven). It is the definitive version of daily sake that one never tires of, loved by the people of Mie for many years. It is characterized by a mellow mouthfeel and a somewhat nostalgic and comforting taste where the original umami of the rice lives. Delicious chilled or at room temperature, its flavor becomes even richer when warmed, and it goes excellently with home-cooked meals.

"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.

"Seiun" is the flagship brand of Goto Shuzojo, derived from the phrase "Seiun no kokorozashi" (ambition of blue clouds/lofty ambition), expressing a noble spirit aiming for heights. It is characterized by a clean and light taste with a gentle umami of rice, making it a sake one never tires of drinking. It has been long loved in local Kuwana as a daily evening drink, possessing a versatility that naturally harmonizes with any dish. It is an approachable sake that makes you feel a freshness like a clear blue sky.

"Hayate" is a limited distribution brand of Goto Shuzojo that makes you feel the wind of a new era. Its greatest feature is its refreshing and crisp, light mouthfeel, like a "Hayate" (gale/swift wind). Designed to suit modern dietary habits, it plays an exquisite balance of fruity aroma and fresh acidity. It is a stylish and modern sake whose charm is maximized when drunk chilled.

"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.

"Mie no Kanbai" is the flagship brand of Maruhiko Shuzo, born in Showa 59 (1984). The name "Kanbai" (Winter Plum) derives from the dignified appearance of plum blossoms blooming ahead of other flowers in the bitter cold of winter, imbued with the wish to brighten the hearts of drinkers. Carefully brewed through low-temperature long-term fermentation, it is characterized by a plump aroma, smooth throat feel, and good aftertaste. Delicious chilled or warmed, it is widely loved both inside and outside the prefecture as a food-pairing sake that enhances the taste of cuisine.

"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.

"Uzume" is a representative brand of Ito Shuzo, derived from "Ame no Uzume no Mikoto," the goddess of performing arts appearing in the legend of Ama no Iwato. Imbued with the wish to be a sake that makes drinkers smile and softens the atmosphere, like the goddess also known as the mask of "Okame." It is characterized by a light mouthfeel that is easy for women to drink and a gorgeous aroma. Brewed with traditional techniques, this sake is a gem that adds glamour to celebratory occasions and fun gatherings.

"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.

"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.