Terroir expressed by Aomori’s culture and people While many breweries seek to expand their domestic and international markets, there is a trend among the brewers to go back to the origin. They may switch rice sourcing from other regions to […]
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The new” Wakanami” concept arrived at together as a trio A rich sake that is light and fresh on the palate, with the umami of rice that spreads. The rich flavor disappears as gently as the ebb of waves. The […]
The brewery’s mission to fulfill its responsibility for quality and supply A clear, clean mouthfeel and a mild aroma – the water from the sacred Mt.Hakkaisan, brings out the light and soft flavor of the sake. The quality of sake […]
Ecosystem revived in local cultural climate Late August, Mr. Kiyotaka Kanda could be seen in the rice field adjacent to the southern edge of the brewery. In his view were delicate flowers just in full bloom of Homase, an indigenous […]
A fateful reunion after retirement, coming back as toji in a new brewery Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute, as the name suggests, is a brewery that was established with the purpose to transmit Noguchi’s artisan skills, spirit, and way of life […]
The road to realizing the passion of “creating Donan’s jizake” When Setsuko Tomihara took her first sip of the sake she had dreamed of for so many years, she just streamed tears. She could not suppress the gratitude she felt […]
“Aizu’s greatness lies in its sake’s greatness” – the revival and challenges of an old timer brewery
An efficient balancing act of “Himeii-zukuri” and “Marukome-zukuri” The Aizu Basin is a region of heavy snowfall. It is also known to be rich in rice production, as the extreme temperature differences and the fertile land provided by the Aga […]
Presenting the nation with Akita’s name, the “Ranman” that survived thanks to flexible management decisions Akita Meijyo was established in 1922 by 22 sake brewing companies within the prefecture, and supporters from the political and business world. Facing high transportation […]
The ”unique individuality” in harmony with the region As it departs from Yamato-Kamiichi Station, the Kintetsu-Yoshino Line makes a gentle curve and runs along the riverside of Yoshino River. The building of Miyoshino Sake Brewery appears at the opposite bank […]
To lead a life that surpasses my father – an “attractive adult” The reasons and motivations for taking over a brewery vary from person to person. However, there is probably no other reason like that of Masahiro Yamada, the 11th-generation […]
To meet the highest standard of raw material, equipment, analysis, and passion Iki island is located in the Genkai-nada Sea, between Fukuoka Prefecture and Tsushima in Nagasaki Prefecture. In the southeast area of the island lies the Fukaetabaru Plain, which […]
A delicate and honest sake brewing process that harmonizes maturity and lightness A rich, concentrated umami and a deep, lingering finish that extends as you savor it. The vivacious acidity gives structure to the body. Furthermore, depending on the variety […]