Brands

Fukunigiwai is a local sake once brewed by Fujitaya Honten, named with wishes for the region's prosperity. Leveraging Fukushima's rich terroir, it colored local tables for many years with its friendly and warm flavor. Although no longer in production, its name continues to be passed down as a memory that tells the story of Fukushima's sake brewing history.

Den is a brand named with the desire to pass down traditions to the next generation and "transmit (den)" solid skills. It is the crystallization of sincere brewing where Miharu's terroir and Nanbu Toji techniques intersect.

Megohime is a Junmai Ginjo brand full of historical romance, named after the princess born in Miharu who became Date Masamune's first wife. It expresses the dignity of Megohime, the pride of Miharu, with a gorgeous aroma and elegant sweetness. A masterpiece that reflects Miharu's history and romance with delicate beauty spreading in every sip.

Takizakura is a spring-limited Junmai sake named after the 1,000-year-old "Miharu Takizakura," one of Japan's three major cherry trees. It expresses the beauty and vitality of the cascading weeping cherry blossoms with a brilliant and transparent quality. It features a fresh and gentle taste, perfect for special moments celebrating the arrival of spring.

Miharukoma is the flagship brand of the brewery, named after the traditional wooden horse craft of Miharu Town. Its solid quality is proven by many gold medals at the National New Sake Awards. It features balanced, high-quality umami and a sharp finish, highlighting Nanbu Toji skills. Worthy of the name Miharukoma, which symbolizes an indomitable spirit, it is a cup where regional pride and tradition breathe.

Fujinoi is the flagship brand symbolizing the history of Koriyama, named by the Niwa clan, lords of the Nihonmatsu Domain. Like the wisteria blooming on the brewery grounds, it features an elegant and dignified aroma, along with a clear umami free of impurities achieved through precise water control. Transcending 300 years, its quality continues to accompany local tables, conveying both the weight of tradition and a freshness toward the future.

Wakashimizu is the flagship brand named after the "Shimizu" (pure spring water) discovered in the forests of Hirata Village by the first generation owner, which determined the brewery's fate. Brewed carefully in the mountains at an altitude of 500 meters while communicating with the sub-zero winter air. It features a gentle and smooth umami from soft-water brewing, with a refreshing resonance like a winter morning air. Encapsulating regional pride in every bottle, its polished quality is highly acclaimed, recently winning a gold medal at the 2023 Fukushima Prefecture Exhibition.

Ibuki (One Step, Self) is a brand that serves as a standard-bearer for the next generation, created by 9th generation owner Kensei Yanai with young passion as an "antithesis to traditional sake." True to its name, which means "taking one step at a time believing in oneself," it pursues a cool, modern taste that resonates with contemporary sensibilities. It features a sophisticated resonance where elegant transparency meets a spreading moderate umami, harmonizing with food. As a challenging drop that redraws the horizons of Fukushima's sake brewing, it receives enthusiastic support from aficionados nationwide.

Azuma Toyokuni is the traditional brand of Toyokuni Shuzo, protected since its founding in the Tenpo era. For over 200 years, it has stayed close to the joys and sorrows of the people in Furudono Town, deeply loved as the "taste of the hometown." It features a soft, deep-hearted flavor where rice umami and gentle sweetness harmonize. It is a dignified drop backed by the certain peace of mind from traditional handwork and gold-medal-winning skills.

Cho (Ultra) is a rich and savory Junmai sake reflecting the brewery's will to draw out umami "beyond" (cho) the original potential of rice. It features a rich, solid body and a powerful drinking experience.

Sakamizuki is a flagship Ginjo brand named after a beautiful ancient word for "banquet" found in the Manyoshu. It pursues a brilliant and transparent taste perfect for occasions where people gather and share joy. The delicate resonance woven from 100% local Koriyama materials and the "Oido no Shimizu" spring water elegantly sets the stage for special moments.

Wakazeki is the flagship brand named with youthful vitality and strong will. With a strict commitment to 100% "Koriyama-made" rice, yeast, water, and craftsmen, it achieves the ultimate local pairing that delivers energy and peace to the daily table.

Ninki-Ichi is the flagship brand of Ninki Shuzo, pursuing only handcrafted Ginjo-class sake. Fermented in one of Japan's largest wooden vats made of 100-year-old cedar, it achieves a high-level fusion of deep, complex wood-born flavors and the brilliant aroma of Ginjo. Their commitment to steaming in Japanese cauldrons and bottle-aging creates a pure sweetness free of impurities, with a sophisticated transparency despite being dry. As proven by its selection for the Nobel Peace Prize award banquet and numerous top awards worldwide, its quality is global standard. It delivers Fukushima's proud "ultimate cup" that turns everyday moments into special ones.

Okunomatsu is the brewery's flagship global brand, brewed with subterranean water from Mount Adatara and carefully selected brewing rice. Its flavor, which won the title of "World's Best" at the IWC, features overwhelming balance and freshness created by the fusion of traditional handcrafting and pasteurization technology using state-of-the-art pasteurizers. Its perfection as a food sake that complements any dish, along with sophisticated umami recognizable in a single sip, is loved worldwide as a new standard for Japanese sake.

Daishichi is a peak global brand that has walked the royal road of "Kimoto brewing" since its founding in 1752. The fusion of labor-intensive Kimoto methods and unique "super-flat milling" achieves a one-of-a-kind quality that is heavy yet noble, featuring velvety smoothness and deep complexity. Its dignity, praised by G8 Summit participants and prestigious European wine lovers alike, broadcasts the essence of sake to the world. It is a supreme drop that shakes the soul, making one feel the universe in a single sip.

Senkomasamune (Senkonari) is a very auspicious brand derived from "Senkojo," an alias for "Kasumigajo Castle," the residence of the Niwa clan, lords of Nihonmatsu. True to its name meaning "achieving a thousand merits," it has been loved for many years as a celebratory sake for wishing success. Brewed carefully by hand using subterranean water from Mount Adatara and carefully selected rice, it features an elegant savory flavor where rice umami spreads. As a supporting character that never tires the palate and enhances the taste of cuisine, it brings fortune to the daily dining table.

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