Upholding the Essence of Local Sake Through Traditional Ginjo Brewing About 30 years ago, the combination of “Yamadanishiki (Y)” polished to a 35% ratio and “Kumamoto yeast (K)” produced daiginjo sake known as “YK35,” which became a golden formula for […]
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Local Pride in Rice, Water, Microbes, and People: A Sake Born in Shiwa Tsukinowa Shuzoten, located in Shiwa Town, Iwate Prefecture, known as the birthplace of the Nanbu Toji brewing tradition, takes its name from a local historic landmark, the […]
Leveraging Pristine Water to Build a Strong Market Presence The city of Yasugi in Shimane Prefecture, once a hub for traditional tatara steelmaking, is home to the serene mountain village of former Hirose Town. This area boasts Gassan Toda Castle, […]
Kihei Brewing Style Brings Individuality to Shizuoka-Style Ginjo Approximately 4 kilometers southwest of JR Shizuoka Station, a large sign reading “Japanese Sake Kihei(日本酒 喜平)” stands prominently on the western bank of the Abe River, one of Japan’s fastest-flowing rivers. Just […]
Hokkan’s Table Sake: Rising to Become Tochigi’s Top Producer A drive from central Tochigi City into the countryside reveals a cluster of fortress-like structures surrounded by serene farmland. The sight of numerous buildings and towering tanks quickly conveys the scale […]
“Green Fingers” That Brings Out the Flavor of Pristine Water When driving through the eastern part of the Toyama Plain early in the morning, you can see the gray Tateyama Mountain Range in the distance. The cold January breeze, tinged […]
Aiming to Create a “Meal Companion Sake” that Connects Food and People, and Brings People Together Sake plays the role of ‘meal-pairing sake’, enhancing flavors and satisfaction when enjoyed with food—a concept particularly emphasized in Japanese sake culture. Kanenoi Shzuo, […]
Creating the Best “DASSAI” within the Given Environment “Although blue dye comes from the indigo plant, it is bluer than indigo.”—this Japanese proverb, symbolizing a student surpassing the master, inspired the name DASSAI BLUE. It reflects a strong ambition: to […]
Taking on the Challenge of Sake Brewing with Various Rice Varieties from Chiba Prefecture Koizumi Shuzo is located at the foot of Mount Kano, with the Minato River flowing nearby and fields stretching across the area. “Since the time of […]
A Renowned Sake from Nagano Named after a Masterpiece of Modern Japanese Literature “Kisoji is entirely within the mountains.” This is the opening line of Shimazaki Toson’s novel, Yoakemae (Before the Dawn). The story, set during the turbulent times from […]
Japan’s First Nigori Sake, Along with Aged Sake, TOKI SAKE Association, Toast Ordinances… Numerous Challenges and Achievements The main building and brewery of Masuda Tokubee Shoten stand on opposite sides of the Toba Kaido Road, which runs directly south from […]
Uncompromising Craftsmanship, ‘Harmony Brews Good Sake’ Inherited from Master Early November, when it was still dark, light was already visible from far back beyond the curtain with ‘Tedorigawa’ printed. During the brewing season, staff routine at Yoshida Shuzoten is that […]