Brands

Fuun Kenkiden: Dokuro Genshiro is a unique collaboration label produced by Meishu Center. It expresses the world of the mysterious swordsman Genshiro, featuring haunting illustrations by the late Toshio Saeki on the label. Contrary to its punk appearance, the bottle contains high-quality Ginjo sake polished by Watanabe Shuzo Honten, with elegant aromas and gentle umami. A trend-setting sake that stimulates sensitivities, where the romance of samurai drama, art, and reliable brewing skills intersect.

Shizenshu (Natural Sake) is a historic brand born in 1967 as Japan's first sake brewed solely with pesticide-free and fertilizer-free "Natural Rice." It follows the traditional "Kimoto" method using only indigenous microbes without adding yeast. It features a rich rice umami, beautiful acidity, and a pure transparency that feels healthy for the body. Embodying the brewery's essence that "sake should be a healthy drink," it condenses natural energy into every drop. A monumental achievement in natural sake, loved for decades.

Tamura is a brand symbolizing the regional terroir, named after Tamura Town in Koriyama where the brewery is located. While maintaining the 100% natural rice and Kimoto tradition, it pursues a more powerful rice umami and a crisp dry finish. Despite its robust flavor that evokes the richness of the earth, the aftertaste is surprisingly light. Communicating with the local climate and straightly expressing the strength of ingredients, this sake is supported as the ultimate food-pairing choice that powerfully complements meals.

Kinpo is the proud flagship brand carrying on Niida Honke's tradition since its founding. Embodying the belief that "sake must be a healthy beverage," they were among the first to start brewing solely with natural rice in 1967. It features a deep richness brewed with traditional skills and a pure resonance unique to natural rice. Polished over 300 years of history, this cup condensing Fukushima's nature and the craftsmen's sincerity delivers timeless peace and joy to the drinker.

Odayaka (Calm) is a brand pursued to deliver a "calm and gentle" healing moment as the name suggests. Maintaining the 100% natural rice and Junmai commitment, it is designed for a lighter, more elegant swell of flavor and a pleasant crispness. Using the power of microbes living in the brewery, it achieves a sophisticated taste that blends into modern lifestyles. With a gentle aroma and a spreading soft rice sweetness, its quality gently accompanies the daily table, unraveling both heart and body.

Kiyokawa is a brand that was once brewed by Akimoto Shuzoten, evoking the rich nature of Fukushima. Using the region's pure water and carefully polished rice, it colored local tables for many years with its simple yet deep flavor. Although no longer in production, its name continues to be passed down as a memory that colors the history of Fukushima's sake brewing.

Abukuma is the flagship brand of Genba Honten, named after the rich nature of the Abukuma region where the brewery is located. It embodies the ideal of a "never-tiring food-pairing sake" pursued by owner-brewer Yujiro Genba. A pleasant harmony is found between the swelling rice umami characteristic of local "Yume-no-Ka" and the soft mouthfeel born from Abukuma's underground water. Reliant on essential quality rather than flashy aromas, its balanced nature straightly draws out the materials' goodness, becoming a regional pride that subtly yet richly colors the daily table.

Oshuzuru is a traditional brand named after the dignity of Oshu (beared ancient name for the region) and the elegance of the crane. Valuing the careful handwork possible only in a small brewery, it features a taste where classic tranquility meets modern sensitivity. Brewed by the regional climate, this brand possesses both a dignified elegance and a core richness.

Ozawa no Sakura is a regional limited brand brewed with local rice and water, inspired by the famous "Ozawa no Sakura" tree in Tamura City. It began as a "locals-only sake" for the people of the Ozawa district, and was once a rare find outside the community. Every cup condenses love for the region, spreading images of Fukushima's beautiful spring and the pure sweetness of rice.

Ginsen (Silver Arrow) is an innovative style of Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu that encapsulates the micro-carbonation naturally generated during fermentation. It features a fresh gas sensation that pops the moment it's poured and the juicy umami of freshly pressed rice. Energetic and refreshing, it is a cup that fuses traditional skills with modern needs at a high level.

Nango is the flagship brand with over 180 years of history. It embodies the brewery's ideal of being "rich in flavor yet crisp in finish," possessing a dignity that never tires the palate.

Tsuki to Niji (Moon and Rainbow) is a Daiginjo brand that pursues sophisticated brilliance, as its ethereal name suggests. Highly acclaimed in competitions, it is a masterpiece proving the brewery's solid skills.

Shirokujaku (White Peacock) is the jewel of Yazawa Shuzoten, crowned as the world's best (Trophy) in the Junmai Daiginjo category at the International Sake Challenge. As its name suggests, it pursues the elegance and dignity of a white peacock quietly spreading its feathers. The ultra-soft water from the Kuji River draws out the delicate sweetness of the rice, achieving a silk-like smooth mouthfeel and a crystal-clear resonance. Recognized worldwide for its top-tier quality, it delivers ultimate emotion as the perfect cup to color your most precious moments.

Yamatsuriyama is a local sake bearing the name of a local scenic spot where the brewery is located. It is truly a sake that loves and is loved by the region. A friendly cup where you can enjoy the honest taste of rice.

Matsumitori is the representative local sake brand of Yamasumi, evoking nostalgia. Named after the beauty of pines and love for the hometown, it features a taste that honestly expresses the terroir of Hanawa Town. Its gentle rice umami and clean aftertaste, while not flashy, subtly and warmly support the daily dining table.

Kamiyo kara no Sake is a brand named with respect for the origin of sake brewing since ancient times. Its charm lies in a deep and calm flavor that evokes the traditional brewing culture of Fukushima.