ONLINE MEET-UP List
Date : Wednesday, Feburuary 15th
Time : 2:00pm~4:30pm (PST)
● Have some export experiences
● Have a distributor in U.S.
★ FDA approval.
● FDA filing planned
Tanaka Shuzouten Co.,LTD. (Miyagi) ●★
株式会社田中酒造店（宮城県）
Topman Co., Ltd.(Hyogo) ●
株式会社トップマン（兵庫県）
Sekaiitto Co., Ltd.(Wakayama)●●★
世界一統(和歌山県)
Yorozuya Jozoten Co.,Ltd.(Yamanashi) ★
株式会社萬屋醸造店（福岡県）
Satsuma Shuzo Co., Ltd.(Kagoshima)●●★
薩摩酒造株式会社（鹿児島県）
Minato Liquor Supply Co., Ltd(Tokyo)●
ミナト酒販売株式会社(東京都)
Sake Generation.(Tokyo)●●★
Sake Generation株式会社（東京都）
Yonetsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd.(Yamagata)● ★
米鶴酒造株式会社（山形県）
G-Rex Japan Co., Ltd.(Chiba)●
ジーレックスジャパン株式会社（千葉県）
Dainagawa Sake Co., Ltd.(Akita)● ★
株式会社大納川（秋田県）
Furusawa Shuzo Co.,LTD. (Yamagata) ★
古澤酒造株式会社（山形県）
K Company Corp.(Hokkaido) ●●★
株式会社Kカンパニー（北海道）
Nagahama Roman Beer Co., Ltd.(Shiga)●★
長浜浪漫ビール株式会社(滋賀県)
Sakeboys LLC.(Fukuoka) ●★
合同会社SAKEBOYS（福岡県）
Takasaki Corporation.(Kanagawa)●
高崎商事株式会社（神奈川県）
Ito Shuzo Co., Ltd(Mie)● ★
伊藤酒造株式会社(三重県)
Chiyogiku Co., Ltd.(Gifu)●★
千代菊株式会社（岐阜県）
Kosaka Shuzojo Co., Ltd.(Gifu)●
株式会社小坂酒造場（岐阜県）
Hayashi Shuzou Co., Ltd.(Gifu)●
林酒造株式会社（岐阜県）
Ichinoya Co., Ltd.(Nagano)●
株式会社市野屋（長野県）
Suginomori brewery inc.. (Nagano)
杉の森酒造株式会社（長野県）
Miyagi
■Tanaka Sake Brewery Location Tanaka Sake Brewery is located in "Kami-machi, Miyagi Prefecture." Located in the northwestern part of the Sendai Plain, Kami-machi is a fertile area where melted snow from the Ou Mountains constantly flows into the region. ■History of Tanaka Sake Brewery In 1789, the year of the French Revolution, Rinbei Tanaka, the most famous draper and money changer in the Date clan, founded the Tanaka Sake Brewery in this town blessed with water and rice. ■Passing Down the Art of Sake Brewing For more than 230 years since its establishment, Tanaka Sake Brewery has inherited traditional sake brewing techniques (kimoto and yamahai), using only the best quality water and rice. Tanaka Sake Brewery continues to use handmade processes, such as the koji tray method for all koji, traditional oke steaming for rice, and cedar heating for the sake mother, to produce "sake with assertive quality," and has become a brewery trusted by the community while maintaining the traditional sake brewing process. ■New Challenges We contribute to the local community by purchasing half of our sake rice from local contract farmers. Recently, we have obtained "kosher certifications（KLBD）” and "vegan certification" and are in the process of obtaining "organic" certifications. Recently, we have begun efforts to export our sake overseas, and it has already become one of the most imported sake brands in Australia.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor Yes
＊ FDA approval
ARRIVE SAKE Sage：Junmai Ginjo <Sake> 720ml. Standard price in Japan ¥2,500
"Kosher Certified (KLBD)" and "Vegan" certified. Junmai Ginjo-shu made from 100% Miyagi-grown Miyama-nishiki grown by local contract farmers. It has a gorgeous yet subdued ginjo aroma and a clean taste with a hint of sweetness. 10-15°C is recommended for pairing with a meal while enjoying its gorgeous aroma in a wine glass. It also has a firm acidity, making it a good match with strong-flavored foods such as sautéed chicken, beef stew, mapo tofu, hapohao chai, etc.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 15.5%
＊ Certification :Kosher
ARRIVE SAKE Gold：Junmai Daiginjo <Sake> 720ml. Standard price in Japan ¥4,300
"Kosher Certified (KLBD)" and "Vegan" certified. This sake is made with luxurious Yamada-Nishiki, the highest grade of sake rice produced in Hyogo Prefecture. Gentle and full-bodied ginjo aroma. It has a rich and mellow flavor. We recommend drinking it slightly chilled at 10-15℃. Enjoy the mellow flavor in a wine glass while enjoying the gorgeous aroma. We recommend matching it with dairy fat-based dishes such as scallops sautéed in butter, gratin, white fish meuniere, etc.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 15.5%
＊ Certification :Kosher
ARRIVE SAKE Pearl:Kimoto Tokubetsu Junmai-shu <Sake> 720ml.
Standard price in Japan ¥1,900
"Kosher Certified (KLBD)" and "Vegan" certified. A special junmai sake made from Miyagi Prefecture sake rice, Kuranohana and Toyonishiki. With its rich flavor and moderate acidity, this sake can be served either cold or warmed. The soft mouthfeel from the aging process makes it ideal as a mid-meal sake. We recommend a temperature range of room temperature to 60℃. It can be served cold or warmed up, and is also delicious warmed up from a hotter temperature range. It is a favorite sake for connoisseurs. Sake that goes well with meat dishes in general, such as yakitori and steak, and fatty sashimi.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15.5%
＊ Certification :Kosher
Hyogo
TOPMAN is located in Miki-city, Hyogo-Pref., Japan. We founded in 1924 and started the business to distribute quality hand tools for carpenters/constructors mainly. The overseas division has about 90years history and experience to export quality Japanese tools to overseas. Recently, we are certified "Japanese Sake export license" and try marketing Japanese Sake to the world, especially, "Inami Sake Brewery (稲見酒造）" who is located in our town. Actually, Miki-city is major production area for Sake rice "Yamadanishiki (山田錦）" and these harvested "Yamadanishiki" are distributed to other Sake Brewers in Japan. Inami Syuzou's Japanese Sakes are luxuriously using Sake Rice "Yamadanishiki" which is made from Yamada Nishiki rice grown at “special district A” in Miki City. TOPMAN is trying to be a role and contribute to our home town, Miki by marketing Japanese Sake (Sake Rice).
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
Junmaidaiginjo Mik <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥3,790
This Sake is categorized in Junmai Daiginjo and is luxuriously made from Yamada Nishiki rice grown at “special district A” in Miki City, Hyogo. Miki city is a major production area of Yamada Nishiki. Such luxurious rice is used for all of yeast mash (shubo), malt (koji), and addition (kake). A perfect balance of fruity and mellow umami and sharp acidity. You can enjoy it as an apéritif or as an inter-meal liquor.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Certification :------
Daiginkoshu <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥3,249
This Sake is categorized in Junmai Daiginjo and is luxuriously made from Yamada Nishiki rice grown at “special district A” in Miki City, Hyogo. Miki city is a major production area of Yamada Nishiki. Such luxurious rice is used for all of yeast mash (shubo), malt (koji), and addition (kake). A perfect balance of fruity and mellow umami and sharp acidity. You can enjoy it as an apéritif or as an inter-meal liquor.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification :------
Wakayama
Sekaiitto is a traditional sake brewery with a history over 130 years, estabished in 1884 in Wakayama, Japan. Our major product "WAKA NO MEGUMI" is the fruit liquor made from sake and various kinds of fruits from Wakayama, one of the best fruits producing region in Japan. We are a company that makes traditional Japanese sake. There are 15 types of fruit sake. We have successfully achieved variety of OEMs and private brands to meet the customer needs both at home and overseas. Our products have won many awards in the contests such as No.1 prize of National plum sake competion 2019 and Platinum award of 2018 Sake China in the category of daiginjo which was the best prize among Japanese.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor Yes
＊ FDA approval
WAKA NO MEGUMI MINABE NO UME SAKE <liqueur> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ￥1,300
Carefully selected fruits from the fruit kingdom "Wakayama Prefecture" surrounded by abundant nature are combined with traditional sake.
The concept of the "Waka no Megumi" brand is "natural". It is a sake that you can enjoy the taste of fruits without adding extra additives.
The "label" shows the place name of the fruit harvesting place.
It is a plum wine of "Kishu Nanko-Ume" which is popular as a luxury brand.
It is a delicious plum wine that has both richness and mellowness.
Received the gold medal at the National Plum Liquor Competition for the third consecutive term. Hall of fame certified plum wine.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV
＊ Certification : -----
WAKA NO MEGUMI RYJIN NO YUZU SAKE <liqueur> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ￥1,250
Carefully selected fruits from the fruit kingdom "Wakayama Prefecture" surrounded by abundant nature are combined with traditional sake.
The concept of the "Waka no Megumi" brand is "natural". It is a sake that you can enjoy the taste of fruits without adding extra additives.
The "label" shows the place name of the fruit harvesting place.
The most popular Yuzu liquor in the "Waka no Megumi" series, which features a rich, thick, high-quality yuzu juice, acidity and sweet and sour taste.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV
＊ Certification : -----
WAKA NO MEGUMI MOMOYAMA NO MOMO SAKE <liqueur> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ￥1,250
Carefully selected fruits from the fruit kingdom "Wakayama Prefecture" surrounded by abundant nature are combined with traditional sake.
The concept of the "Waka no Megumi" brand is "natural". It is a sake that you can enjoy the taste of fruits without adding extra additives.
The "label" shows the place name of the fruit harvesting place.
A peach liquor with a thick texture that uses plenty of peach juice.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV
＊ Certification : -----
Yamanashi
YOROZUYA JOZOTEN, a sake brewery founded in 1790 in the town of Fujikawa, Minamikoma district of Yamanashi Prefecture, a land rich in nature overlooking the magnificent Mt. Fuji. Founded on the idea that "When it comes to local Sake, we want to keep to our local Sake rice, water source, and people", we have local Sake rice farm contractors as well as our own in-house rice milling, and so roughly 90% of the Sake rice used is taken from local suppliers in Fujikawa Town. Our Sake brewing process begins from rice harvesting, which we polish local Sake rice in-house and brew using the finest underground water source at the southernmost peak of the Southern Alps. The name of our top representative label brand "Shunnouten" was taken from the elegant meaning of "Spring Warbler Song", which is named after the praising song by the famous Waka poet Akiko Yosano who visited us and sang of great affirmation of the flavor, aroma, and presentation of this Sake brand. The quality of the Sake is refreshing with a good sharpness, and drinks dry, so we are particularly persistent on making pure rice Sake that retains the flavor of the rice. It's not a spotlight liquor label, but it's a liquor that puts the drinker in the spotlight. In 2019, the label was the gold prize winner at the Warmed Sake contest, the runner up silver prize of the best design category at the 1st Milan SAKE Challenge, and silver prize in the pure rice Sake category as well.
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA approval
Shunnouten no Kamosarurukura Daiginjo sake < Sake> 720ml.
Standard price in Japan ￥3,693
Uses 100% Yamada Nishiki rice.
This is the flagship product which is made by carefully refining of the rice “Yamada Nishiki” polished up to 40%, and brewed with the skill and heart of the chief brewers.
It is a Sake that drinks smoothly with a deeply elegant and rich flavorful taste that is called upon for an enjoyable, relaxing time.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification -----
Shunnouten Junmai Daiginjo Sake <Sake> 720ml. Standard price in Japan ￥2,210
Uses 100% contract supplier Yamada Nishiki rice.
We brewed locally produced Yamada Nishiki rice, which is carefully refined at in-house mill to a 50% polish rate.
It is a beautiful Sake with a faint scent of Ginjo(fruity) and a sharp, refreshing taste of the savoriness of rice.
Room temperature or cold is recommended.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification -----
Shunnouten Junmaiginjo sake <Sake> 720ml. Standard price in Japan ￥1,594
We used 100% of Tamasakae, a locally grown contract-grown rice. It is a sake with a moderate acidity and a light taste, but also has a strong umami.
It is a sake that goes well with not only Japanese food but also Western food, and matches various dishes.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification-----
Kagoshima
Through the historic authentic shochu, our employees and the company will work together to contribute to society and bring smiles to our customers. In addition, we have acquired ISO9001 for quality management and aim to develop products to reduce food safety risks and enhance customer satisfaction.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor Yes
＊ FDA approval
Satsuma Shiranami <Shochu> 750ml. Standard price in Japan ￥999
Satsuma Shiranami is a well-known sweet potato shochu in Japan.
It is made from Kogane Sengan, the most suitable sweet potato for shochu production in Kagoshima Prefecture, and rice koji, and has a strong, dark sweetness and a sweet potato-like aroma.
We are particular about our sweet potatoes and keep track of their production history. We also hold regular study sessions with farmers to improve the quality of our sweet potatoes.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 24-25%
＊ Certification : ISO9001,FSSC22000
Shiranami Kuradashi Genshu <Shochu> 720ml. Standard price in Japan ￥2,272
It is made from Kagoshima sweet potato "Kogane Sengan" and domestic rice koji, and brewed by Toji Kurose, who inherited the shochu production method handed down in Satsuma, to produce the authentic sweet potato shochu "Satsuma Shiranami". It is bottled from highly rated shochu that was carefully selected by shochu tasters from among the many bottles in the brewery. Its strong sweetness and sweetpotato aroma go well not only with Japanese food but also with strong-flavored meat dishes, and it is a popular choice for fans of authentic sweetpotato shochu.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 37%
＊ Certification : ISO9001,FSSC22000
Kannoko <Shochu> 720ml. Standard price in Japan ￥1,300
This amber-colored, long-stored barley shochu is made from 100% barley, single distilled, and stored in white oak barrels for more than 3 years. It has a rich aroma and mellow flavor that can only come from long-term aging. We are the only authentic shochu maker that handles long-stored shochu to have a barrel workshop where oak barrels are maintained. The barrel workshop, which is attached to the cellar, repairs and recharing barrels that have deteriorated over time.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 24%
＊ Certification : ISO9001,FSSC22000
Tokyo
We are a Japanese liquor wholesaler. In Japan, we currently distribute alcoholic beverages to 140 retailers and over 10,000 restaurants. We export to 11 countries overseas, mainly in Asia and Oceania. In the future, we hope to supply sake to the North American region such as the United States. Our sales method deals with local trading companies, but we also provide a number of support and sales promotions directly to restaurant owners. We would like to expand the sales channel together as your partner. Furthermore, if a Japanese restaurant is to be opened locally, we will inform the local partner of the information in advance and ask them to open a new transaction account.
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
Numata Apple 375ml Standard price in Japan ¥1,540
Fukiware Cidrerie's standard cider. A slightly sweet cider that uses the potential of Japanese-grown edible apples as liquor. Uses wisteria from Matsui Apple Orchard, an apple farmer in the same city. Matsui Apple Orchard is famous as a producer of apples for gifts, and Fuji apples grown at this farm have won the top prize at the apple competition in the prefecture for eight consecutive years. , The first champion outside of Aomori Prefecture, the apple of Japan's number one champion. In addition, the representative of this brewery is a bartender and has deepened exchanges with cider producers around the world, including Europe. It's a brewery. (Know, Choose, Enjoy His Cider Gite) Numata Apple has a firm sweetness derived from apples, but it is not too sweet and has a firm acidity, so it goes well with fried foods and stewed dishes. It goes well with stewed veal shanks, and because it has a strong flavor, it goes well with strong-tasting cheeses such as raclette.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 5%
＊ Production Area : Gunma
＊ Certification : ------
Gunma meigetsu 375ml Standard price in Japan ¥1,760
Limited edition of 2000 pieces produced annually. This cider cider uses 100% Gunma Meigetsu, a specialty of Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. Gunma Meigetsu is also known as the “Phantom Yellow Apple” and is a rare variety that can cost more than 1,000 yen per kilogram. Because the production volume is small and it is not on the market. These apples are procured from the city's apple farmer, Matsui Apple Orchard. Matsui Apple Orchard has won top prizes for 8 years in a row in two categories, Gunma Meigetsu and Fuji, at apple fairs in the prefecture. The same apple orchard is also known as the pioneer of the Gunma Meigetsu since his father's generation pioneered the cultivation of the Gunma Meigetsu. This apple, which is famous for gift-giving, is difficult to obtain due to the flood of reservations every season. We use such luxurious apples. This cider won the silver prize at the 2022 Japan Cider Award, although it was the first to exhibit. The nutritious sweetness goes well with Entinger (walnut cake) and is perfect for tea time on holidays.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 6%
＊ Production Area : Gunma
＊ Certification : ------
EX-Brut <liqueur> 375ml Standard price in Japan ￥1,760
A very dry cider cider made using the Champagne method, which uses fully ripened apples from Showa Village, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture, and then undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle after primary fermentation in the tank. It smells like fresh apples but is dry on the palate and in the throat. It expresses the greatest feature of dry cider using Japanese domestic apples. It has a pleasant acidity and goes well with various dishes as an accompaniment sake. Rich cheese fondue goes well with deep-fried food and stewed food, of course. It can also be used as an ingredient in cheese fondue instead of white wine.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 8%
＊ Production Area : Gunma
＊ Certification : ------
Tokyo
Sake Generation, Inc. Led by a female Japanese entrepreneur, we set out to craft a premium sparkling sake that would challenge the preconceived notions of both traditional sake and sparkling wine – something a little different, for those who pride themselves on living their lives a little differently. Because we believe that sake can be Japanese in origin, but international in its appeal; that sake can go beyond the sushi menu, bubbling up alongside traditional sparkling wines everywhere from birthdays, to weddings, to brunch, to the little everyday celebrations that make life truly special. ICHIDO In Japanese, “ICHIDO” means, "once". As in, “You only live once, so live life your own way”. We created ICHIDO Japanese Sparkling Sake for those who celebrate life on their own terms. The result is an artful fusion of time-honored sake brewing techniques with traditional champagne-making methods that is anything but traditional. Smooth and slightly sweet with a delicate opaqueness, it is a beautiful balance of classic craftsmanship and modern creativity that is best served chilled and perfect for any celebratory occasion.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor Yes
＊ FDA approval
Sparkling ROSE <Sake> 300ml. Standard price in Japan ￥2,000
A rose sparkling aperitif with only the natural color of purple-black rice without using additives. The soft sweetness of the grain spreads in your mouth with a bubbly finish. Anthocyanins (a type of polyphenol) contained in black rice are rich in B vitamins and have high nutritional value. Sweetness not sacrificed in this low-alcohol sake, an exquisite combination of elegant and rich flavours.
Indulge as a dessert sake. Mix in some red fruits such as strawberries and ice cream for a delicious and aesthetic treat.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 7%
＊ Production Area : Fukushima
JUNMAIDAIGINJYO <Sake> 300ml. Standard price in Japan ￥2,460
ICHIDO Junmai Daiginjyo, produced especially for Sake lovers. Using the best “Gohyakumangoku-rice” from the Tohoku region, this sake combines etheral aromatics with a crisp texture and light aftertaste. Its refined and smooth taste blends fruity accents with a clean finish, an absolutely stunning balance.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Production Area : Tokyo
CRYSTAL <Sake> 720ml. Standard price in Japan ￥19,800
Just like jumping into the clear sea and being wrapped in bubbles, the fizzling sensation begins the moment this sake enters your mouth, enriching your happiness. Through extensive filtering, a crystal-like transparency and high-quality taste is achieved. By carefully fermenting for a longer period of time, we achieved a popping foam with the texture and durability comparable to champagne. This Crystal-like foam sparkles vibrantly like a fascinating gem. Sweetness stimulates the palate in stages to create a complex and harmonous experience.
Concept Sake x Acidity: Neutral x Slightly strong => Elegant taste
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 14%
＊ Production Area : Fukushima
Yamagata
Founded around 1700 (Genroku years). It has won more than 30 times Gold Prize in the Annual Japan Sake Award, and more than 180 in various sake contests, and the number of awards is still increasing. The awards include not only Daiginjo, but also IWC (International Wine Challenge) Great Value Award for ordinary sake “Yonetsuru Junsei.” In addition, it was adopted by Japan Airlines (JAL) for 5 years from 2007, and for ANA Holdings' business class in-flight liquor in 2017, 2020 and 2022. At Yonetsuru, we have been the first to grow high-quality sake rice locally and use it as a raw material to produce sake of world-class quality. This can be said to be a domain in the world of wine. Since 1983, we have formed the Takahata Town Sake Rice Study Group in cooperation with local farmers to promote the cultivation of rice suitable for sake brewing in fields near the kuramoto. Currently, we grow about 90 tons of sake rice in a field of about 20 ha. The breakdown is Dewa no Sato, Dewa Sansan, Miyama Nishiki, Yuki Megami, Kissui, and Kameno-o. Among them, Kissui is a sake rice variety that was registered as a new variety by Yonetsuru Kurabito in 1993, and is one of the results of sake brewing from sake rice cultivation. Brand name Yonetsuru has two meanings, Gratitude and Happiness.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA approval
Yonetsuru(Grateful Cranes) Ultra Dry Junmai Daiginjo <Sake> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ¥1,750
This dry Junmai Daiginjo is made entirely from "Yuki-Megami," a rice developed in Yamagata Prefecture that is suitable for Daiginjo-shu.
It has a fresh aroma reminiscent of muscat, combined with the clean and crisp taste of "Yuki-Megami", and a clean aftertaste with a sense of umami, making it a good match for a wide range of dishes. It is especially good with meat dishes.
Sake GI Yamagata certified product.
Other grade, Yonetsuru Ultra Dry Junmai(Japan domestic retail price 1200JPY) is available.
Flavor: Med Light, Ultra Dry
Aroma: refreshing, banana, muscat, clear
Food Matches: Oden, yakitori, roast beef, butter-roasted shellfish, fried oysters, mapo tofu, hapao chai, yaki gyoza
Recommended serving temperature: 10-15℃, 40-45℃ Storage Temperature: 5℃
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification : ------
Yonetsuru(Grateful Cranes) Limited Junmai Ginjo <Sake> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ¥1,598
NEHAN Black 2020 is the result of reviving ancient rice that is over 200 years old, polishing it to 18%, and aging it for another two years.
NEHAN is characterized by its gorgeous yet soothing aroma, its clear yet mellow taste, and the deep flavor that comes from aging.
It is a sake that goes well with a wide range of pairings such as sushi, sashimi, and of course, the omakase course.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Certification : ------
Yonetsuru(Grateful Cranes) Sparkling <Sake> 750ml Standard price in Japan ¥1,798
We want to make fizzy sake that can compete with Champagne. Yonetsuru Sparkling" was born from this desire. The heart and rice on the label represent Yonetsuru's passion for rice cultivation and sake brewing. Using a patented yeast, Yonetsuru Sparkling has a strong taste even at a low alcohol content. It is a well-balanced sake that is not too sweet and can be enjoying with food. The only ingredients are rice and rice koji. It is a sparkling sake filled with carbon dioxide gas and offers excellent cost performance.
GI Yamagata certified product.
Fine Sake Award 2019 Gold
Other 375ml sizes are also available.
Dryness:Med-dry Richness:Light
Aroma: refreshing, clear
Food Matches: Carpaccio, fried fish, vinegared vegetables, ajillo, sauteed garlic, chicken white soup, fruit cocktail
Recommended serving temperature: 10-15℃ Storage Temperature: 5℃
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 9%
＊ Certification : ------
Chiba
We deal in Sake, Shochu, liqueur and craft beer. We can also introduce you to valuable premium sake. We have been associated with many sake breweries since our retail days. I was born into a family of three generations as a sake retailer. Through sake and Japanese food materials, we would like to convey the splendor of Japanese culture.
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
Kizashi <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥12,800
KIZASHI" is a new challenge for Sanzen Sakura Brewery, which moved from Gifu to Hokkaido.
Sankeiruishu Sake" is a SAKE made by brewing sake with sake.
Sake is usually brewed in three separate batches (three-stage brewing), and water is usually used in all three batches. Sankeiruishu Sake is brewed in the final stage (TAMETASOE) using "SAKE" instead of "water". This is a luxurious sake in which "water, water, and sake" are used instead of "water, water, and water" for the brewing process. The main ingredients are rice, rice malt, and sake. The taste is characterized by its elegant thickening and rich sweetness. It is attracting attention as a sake that can be enjoyed for its unique taste of maturity with the number of years it is stored.
New sake" immediately after arrival should be chilled thoroughly or served on the rocks. Aged sake" that has been aged for six months, one year, or two years has an even more unique flavor. Slightly chilled or at room temperature.
It goes well with dishes with strong flavors, and is also a good match for desserts. It is wonderful with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. It is also recommended as a "gift" because of its unique aged taste.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Certification : ------
＊ Production Area : Hokkaido
Niiname <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥10,000
Sake is made from rice.
In Japanese mythology, this rice was given to the emperor by his ancestor, Amaterasu Omikami.
Since the time of mythology, gratitude for rice and crops has continued.
The world's oldest harvest festival, "Niinamesai," was held on November 23 and continues to this day.
As far as we know, the festival has been going on for more than 1,500 years.
The most important festival at court is the Shinamesai.
We hope that the people of the world will join us in celebrating the world harvest.
On November 23, 2022, in Japan, at the National Museum in Kyoto
We will join with leaders of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, transcending sectarianism and race, to celebrate the harvest of the world.
We could also celebrate together with Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Buddhist leaders, regardless of sect or race, at the National Museum in Kyoto.
We have also created a special sake for the Niiname Festival.
This sake will be the sake that is allowed to be dedicated to Shimogamo Shrine, a World Heritage Site, and more than 20 other places in Japan.
This sake is made from rice sown on the new moon and harvested on the full moon.
It is also kosher certified, which is a Jewish food certification system.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification : ------
＊ Production Area : Shizuoka
ＷＡＳＡＢＩ Vintage Umeshu <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥2,500
Sake vintage is only 0.0009%.
Hirata Sake Brewery, a prize winner in the Vintage Sake category at the IWC.
The richness and flavor of the vintage sake is blended with the plum wine to create a truly elegant taste.
The fusion of vintage sake and ume (plum) wine is unique and rich in flavor.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 9%
＊ Certification : ------
＊ Production Area : Wakayama
Akita
Founded in 1914. We at dainagawa are a small sake brewery with nine brewers located in Yokote City, southern Akita Prefecture. In order to firmly convey the creator's thoughts to the fans, many departments are hand-prepared without relying on machines. We are particularly focusing on raw material processing. Rice washing work using the submerged water of Mount Horoha, which flows 20 meters directly under the storehouse, and the filling of the rice is done by hand. Centered on Mr. Yoshinao Sato, the atmosphere of the local air and brewery is carefully packed into one bottle, Since 2019, it has become a Pure rice preparation, and all production is bottled and stored in a refrigerator of 0 degrees. Although it is sweet, the solid production spreads the good aftertaste. There are about 40 kinds of products with different rice, yeast, and rice milling, and only about 100 specialty stores in Japan, It is in circulation. Thank you for your continued efforts overseas.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA approval
dainagawa junmai daiginjo genshu <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥5,000
Akita's representative sake brewing rice "Akita Sake Komachi" has been polished to 35%, and Junmai Daiginjo brewed with Kyokai 1801 yeast is bottled as Genshu sake. It's a great sake where the brewing chief used an old-fashioned Japan cauldron to hand-finish pasteurized bottles.
note : Genshu means sake that has not been diluted with water.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Certification -----
dainagawa junmai daiginjo <Sake > 720ml Standard price in Japan ￥3,000
Akita's representative sake brewing rice "Akita Sake Komachi" polished to 40% and brewing with Kyokai 1801 yeast. It has been carefully finished by hand, and it is a gem of an elegant aroma and a clean drinking mouth.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification -----
dainagawa junmai ginjo <Sake > 720ml Standard price in Japan ￥2,000
The only Japanese gin in the world to use a wooden pot still. Several types of Sweet potato shochu are used as the base spirit, and four botanicals traditionally used for London gin are used.
It has the aromatic backbone of gin, but with the rich flavor of Imo-Shochu and an elegant, dry finish reminiscent of violets derived from orris root.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification -----
Yamagata
Our company was established in 1836.2021 Grand prix Scond Place of the U.S. National Sake Appraisal kura Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture, is located in a basin overlooking the clear Sagae River with the sacred Mt. Gassan. This soft water produces a delicate and pleasant taste, and has been used for generations to brew sake here. The winters are so cold and snowy, the spring is full of flowers, the summer is hot, and the fall is a season of bountiful harvests. This is a region with a clear sense of the four seasons, and rice and fruit cultivation is very active. Before the sake brewing business, our ancestors were merchants who used the clear water of the Sagae River to sell safflower and rice. The name of the first generation of the family was Juubei, and it is from this origin that we have named our brand "Benihana-ya Juubei". Our sake is internationally recognized as a Geographical Indication GI YAMAGATA certified sake. For more than 180 years, we have been making sake with the traditional techniques and quality that have been passed down and refined, and with the passion of our brewers, and we have been honored with an honorable mention in the National Sake Competition for three consecutive years.Currently, we produce and sell sake, authentic shochu, and plum wine.
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA approval
Junmai Daiginjo Benibana-ya Jubei Yukimegami <Sake> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ¥2,925
2022,2020 Gold medal from the Fine Sake award of Japan
2020 Gold award from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal
2022 Silver prize from the International Wine Challenge
2019－2021 Bronze prize from the International Wine Challenge
2018 Excellence award from the food contest of Yamagata prefectureIngredients
100％ Yukimegami sake-brewing rice produced in Yamagata prefecture
Rice polishing ratio 35％ polished in-house
Water: Subterranean water from Mt. Gassan Alcohol by volume 16％
Gluten Free,Non-GMO No antioxidants GI Yamagata certified Sake four consecutive years from 2018 to 2021 Recommended drinking temperature 10℃～15℃
Taste Rich MadSweet Soft, clear, delicate Flavor/Aroma Elegant aroma similar to the Japanese apple Recommended complement Beef sirloin steak or roast beef with a sour sauce, venison deglazed cooked with vegetables,raw oyster with a red wine vinegar and shallots, brown bread with butter and raw oyster on top, duck roti with sauce, bloomy rind cheese (blue cheese, camembert cheese, etc.) 2020 Gold award from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Certification HACCP
Junmai Daiginjo Bidenbishu <Sake > 720ml Standard price in Japan ￥1,444
2022 Double Gold Award of the MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE 2021 Gold award from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2020 Silver award from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2019 Silveraward from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2018 Gold award from the U.S. National Sake Appraisal 2019 IWC Silver Prize 100% Dewa San san Rice Polishing: 50% in-house milled rice Alcohol content: 15 degrees GI yamagata certified sake from 2018 to 2021 - No antioxidants - Recommended drinking temperature: 5°C to 10°C - Taste and flavor:Light Med-Dry Clean and clear - Flavor and aroma: Muscat-like - Gluten Free,Non-GMO、No antioxidants Recommended complement Pizza, Steak, Fried Chicken, Buffalo Wings, Sushi, California Rolls, Sea Salad, Cheese Cake
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification HACCP
Junmai Ginjo Dewanosato <Sake > 720ml Standard price in Japan ￥1,380
Award history
2018 A Bronze Prize of the International Wine Challenge.
Ingredients 100％ Dewanosato sake-brewing rice produced in Yamagata prefecture
Rice polishing ratio 60％ polished in-house
Alcohol by volume 15％
GI Yamagata certified sake four consecutive years from 2018 to 2021
No antioxidants
This Junmai Ginjo is made from only Dewanosato Sake-brewing rice developed in Yamagata prefecture.
Dewanosato has a large central white endosperm (shinpaku).
The Sake-brewing rice is selected for it’s quality to ensure the deliciousness of good-quality rice is emulated through the Sake.
The rice is polished to 60％ in-house to bring out the highest quality taste of Dewanosato, producing the calm, plump and soft flavor of Dewanosato accentuated by using Yamagata kobo Sake yeast.
Recommended drinking temperature 10℃～15℃
Taste A plump and profound flavor
Flavor/Aroma Gentle aroma of new rice
Recommended complement :Oyster with lemon, sauteed duck sprinkled with salt and pepper,
Moussed Foie Gras rillettes, Pâté, creamy sauces, charcuterie,
Chicken white meat, simple pork dishes, semi-hard and hard cheeses
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification HACCP
Hokkaido
We are NEKOSAKE- an ultra light, fresh and extremely easy to drink sakes brewed with 100% Hokkido sake rices and snowmelt water from the highest mountains of Hokkaido. We are in 15 different countries and counting!
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor Yes
＊ FDA approval
NEKOSAKE JUNMAI <Sake> 180ml Not for sale in Japan
NEKOSAKE's 3rd product
#HokkaidoSnowmeltwaterSake
Lighter alcohol than traditional sake: 12%
In a glass cup with NEKO print: 180ml
No additives, No colouring, No sulfites, No added sugar, Gluten-free, No preservatives, NON-GMO, Vegan by The Vegan Society
Target: sake beginners, not a big sake fans
Snowmeltwater sake to be drunken half-frozen
Totally differrent from NEKOSAKE PREMIUM our 2nd on the portofolio
Fruity sweet white wine-like taste
Retail sales: always inside fridge
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 12%
＊ Certification : JFS-B+S70:W75
NEKOSAKE PREMIUM <Sake> 180ml Not for sale in Japan
NEKOSAKE's best seller sake
#HokkaidoSnowmeltwaterSake
Lighter alcohol than traditional sake: 13.8%
In a glass cup with NEKO print: 180ml
No additives, No colouring, No sulfites, No added sugar, Gluten-free, No preservatives, NON-GMO, Vegan by The Vegan Society
Target: sake beginners, not a big sake fans
Snowmeltwater sake to be drunken half-frozen
Ultra light, fresh and extremely easy to drink
Retail sales: always inside fridge
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 14%
＊ Certification : JFS-B
Shiga
We are a Japanese craft distillery which is located in Nagahama-shi, Shiga prefecture. Close to the Japanese largest lake, Biwa-ko and its wide range in temperature is advantagous in whisky maturation.Our production is not large and the pot still flows out only 200 liters of the spirits every small-scale distillation, which is equivalent to the volume of one barrel. We put such precious spirits into barrel one by one, with our passion, originality and ingenuity, which is our philosophy, "一醸一樽"（Each cask never the same). We have two main brands: AMAHAGAN, world blended malt, and SINGLE MALT NAGAHAMA. Our whiskies won honorable prizes on internationally famous spirits competitions and have been enjoyed in and outside of Japan. So far we have exported to more than 30 countries.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA approval
AMAHAGAN World Malt Whisky Edition No.1 <Whiskey> 700ml
Standard price in Japan ￥6,050
Launched in 2018. This blended world malt series is produced focusing on caltivating blending technique. Scotch whisky and our original malt whisky are exquisitely blended.The alcohol is fixed at 47% to make the malty taste standed out.
Nose: Orange, chocolate, vanilla, nuts
Palate: Matured fruites (orange, apple), Crisp, malty, sweet.
Finishi: Medium. Fruity.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 47%
＊ Certification -----
AMAHAGAN World Malt Whisky Edition No.2 <Whiskey> 700ml
Standard price in Japan ￥6,600
Launched in 2018. This blended world malt series is produced focusing on caltivating blending technique. Scotch whisky and our original malt whisky are exquisitely blended.The alcohol is fixed at 47% to make the malty taste standed out.
Nose: Ripe fruits, raisin, red berry.
Palate: Sweet and deep. Silky tannin, pleasant astringency.
Finish: Medium. Spice (sinnamon, pepper)
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 47%
＊ Certification -----
AMAHAGAN World Malt Whisky Edition No.3 <Whiskey> 700ml
Standard price in Japan ￥8,250
Launched in 2018. This blended world malt series is produced focusing on caltivating blending technique. Scotch whisky and our original malt whisky are exquisitely blended.The alcohol is fixed at 47% to make the malty taste standed out.
Nose: Sweet and complex. Malty sweetness. Orange, red apple. Mizunara wood. Caramel, weet oak.
Palate: Sweetness (brown sugar), bitterness (dark chocolate).
Finish: Long. Fruity, mizunara, sweet caramel.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 47%
＊ Certification -----
Fukuoka
SAKEBOYS promotes Kyushu sake to the world. Notably, our sake differs in flavour and taste from those sakes from the Tohoku and Kanto regions. After sugar was brought to Hirado in Nagasaki by the Portuguese during the 16th century, sweet soy sauce became the established style of soy sauce in Kyushu. So it was that many breweries started to brew sweet sake to match this sweet soy sauce. We believe that Kyushu sake stands up to even the strongest flavoured foods, each sip providing a deep sense of satisfaction. Moreover, each prefecture has its own distinct style of sake: Fukuoka Prefecture, with its light and dry examples; Saga Prefecture, its sakes having a rich, sweet profile; and Oita Prefecture preferring light, sweet sake. We invite you to explore the sake of Kyushu, and to compare them with those of Honshu, to understand the true sense of individuality of our region.
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor Yes
＊ FDA approval
Houmon Junmai Daiginjo <Sake> 720ml / 1800ml
Standard price in Japan ¥3,630 / ¥7,260
Made with Yamada Nishiki produced by local farmers in Saga. Using only Saga yearst, rice is carefully polished to 48%. This sake is a one of a kind Junmai Daiginjo, characterized by alcohol content -4, which cannot be copied by anybody else.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Production Area : Saga
＊ Certification -----
BANDAI TAKESHIZUKU <Sake> 720ml / 1800ml
Standard price in Japan ¥1,500 / ¥3,000
Yamada Nishiki from Itoshima in Fukuoka Prefecture was polished to 50%. You can feel a fruity, melon-like umami taste on the palate. It has a dry taste with a touch of acidity and a well-balanced sweetness that leaves a refreshing aftertaste. It is a daiginjo-shu with a slight ginjo aroma and a lingering fragrance that disappears quickly in the mouth.
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Production Area :Fukuoka
＊ Certification -----
Hebesu Nigori <liqueur> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ￥8,250
This fruity, refreshingly sour liqueur is made from nigori sake from the Sentoku Shuzo brewery in Miyazaki, Tropical Japan, and the juice of hebesu trees from Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture. This sake was inspired by the visit of former Japanese national football team member Hidetoshi Nakata to our brewery in June 2021.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 11%
＊ Certification -----
Takasaki Corporation.
Kanagawa
Established in October 2016. We are engaged in export sales of Japanese sake, other Japanese liquors and food products to overseas markets! We carefully select sake brands from all over Japan from small sake breweries that are committed to handcrafting sake with the utmost care. We strive to respond quickly and meticulously.
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
BONHEUR <Shochu> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥9,900
This authentic sweetpotato shochu is a rare combination of wine yeast and yellow malted rice. It has a sweet mouthfeel and a fruity, gorgeous aroma.
We recommend drinking it straight, on the rocks, or with a little water.
■Monde Selection
Gold Medal in 2021, 2020
■2020 SFWSC (San Francisco World Spirits Competition)
Gold Prize
■The 2nd International Sake and Shochu Competition (Spain) CINVE]
Gold Prize
■2022 KuraMaster
Gold Prize
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 25%
＊ Production Area : Kagoshima
FORTUNA <Shochu> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥12,100
Yamada Nishiki from Itoshima in Fukuoka Prefecture was polished to 50%. You can feel a fruity, melon-like umami taste on the palate. It has a dry taste with a touch of acidity and a well-balanced sweetness that leaves a refreshing aftertaste. It is a daiginjo-shu with a slight ginjo aroma and a lingering fragrance that disappears quickly in the mouth.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 25%
＊ Production Area :Kagoshima
＊ Certification -----
Mie
Ito Shuzo is a sake brewery founded in 1847 that manufactures sake using a traditional manual manufacturing method that makes use of the power of nature. Our characteristics are the use of local raw materials and the taste that brings out the rich umami of rice. We won the International Wine Challenge Gold Award and Trophies in 2017, and also won several awards in overseas contests. We are also actively taking on the challenge of creating new value, such as sake brewery tours, sake brewing experience sessions, direct shops, sake brewery cafes, the development of new styles of sake, the production of private brands, OEM consignment, and food development in cooperation with the local community. In recent years, he has launched a 12-mile project, joined the AWASAKE Association, and released the Party Goddess series.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor
＊ FDA approval
UZUME HOUJO no mai Yamahai Junmai <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥1,400
This is our specialty. It is a junmai type sake made using the traditional "Yamahai" method. It has a deep flavor with a harmony of umami and acidity, and goes well with meat dishes such as steak.
It is a GI Mie certified product.
Sake brewer's recommended temperature range: Heat the water to 55 to 60 degrees Celsius.
→The sweetness will swell and the complex flavors in the sake will mellow.
When served chilled, it has a sharper mouthfeel. Hot sake, room temperature, and cold sake It can be enjoyed at three different temperatures.
International wine challenge 2017 Junmai Gold & trophy
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification -----
UZUME Hizou Junmai <Sake> 300ml Standard price in Japan ¥3,000
This "hizosyu" has been aged for a long time at low temperature in the bottle. The slightly amber hue and the flavors that meld together in the bottle give the impression of a gentle passage of time.
When you sip the sake, you will taste a delicate, light, yet complex flavor that has been developed over a long period of time. This delicacy and lightness can only be achieved by storage and aging in a low-temperature environment, where temperature changes are minimal. Only sake of the highest quality and flavor that can withstand long-term aging is selected for storage and aging.
The mild aged taste that cannot be experienced with new sake is a flavor and taste that has the same potential as Japanese whiskey.
International Wine Challenge 2021 Silver Winner in the Old Sake category
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification -----
Party Goddess UZUME Relaxation Level3 Junmai Daiginjo <Sake> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ¥3,000
The Party Goddess UZUME series consists of three types: Elegant, Traditional, and for Relaxation.
Relaxation is the newest of the series, a sake that brings out the "sweetness" of the rice. It is more semi-dry in taste than simply sweet, with a sweetness that is hard to believe it is sugar-free, while the acidity balances the flavor. Therefore, it goes well with rich cream dishes and dishes characterized by sweetness and acidity. It is made with sake rice produced within 12 miles of the brewery in cooperation with farmers, which contributes to local industry as an SDGs and sustainable initiative. Standards are set for each grade and classified into five quality grades. Level 5, the highest grade, has no added sugar and produces the highest level of sweetness in sake. Level 3 is the most well-balanced sake, with the sweetest taste tempered by acidity, and is useful not only as a mid-meal sake, but also as an aperitif, after-meal sake, or as a sauce ingredient.
Winner of the Milan Sake Challenge Junmai Daiginjo Silver Award and Best Pairing Award "Tiramisu".
This sake goes well with tiramisu, which gives a completely different impression from regular junmai daiginjo-shu.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 12%
＊ Certification -----
Gifu
The quality of water has a great effect directly on the quality of sake. In Hashima city between Japan's two great rivers, the Kiso and Nagara rivers, Chiyogiku brewery uses Nagara river's deeply purified crystal-clear water pumped up from 128m underground. The water is very soft and pure containing moderate amount of minerals, and that makes the mellow taste of Chiyogiku Sake. Founded in 1738, Chiyogiku's ""Small brewing"" is taken place throughly by hands, starting from the process of washing rice, making Koji, and making Shubo. Especially the process of making Koji is done by the traditional and time-consuming ""Futa Koji"" method, to pass on the traditional method from the ancient times to the next generation. In “Large brewing”, Chiyogiku tries to keep the rice as untouched as possible in order to keep the complex fermentation in ideal condition, enabling Chiyogiku to maintain the quality of sake stable. Chiyogiku is also the pioneer in making organic sake. In 1998, Chiyogiku launched a project, “Hashima Experience”, with the group of local farmers to grow organic rice using rice-duck. Instead of using chemical herbicides, ducks released in the rice fields eat the weeds and feeds the rice seedlings. In the project, the participants including children experience the organic farming, harvesting, and the sake-making. It is held every year with the hope to create an opportunity to feel the gifts of nature and think about our lives in harmony and coexistence with nature.
＊ Export record to the United States Yes
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
Chiyogiku Koshu "Morita 1980" <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥50,000
Lovely tight golden color with a green hue, a miracle passed on for 40 years
slowly aged deep in the cellar of Chiyogiku brewery.
It is a precious and unparalleled sake using wine yeast.
Wonderful complex of vibrant and fresh almonds, green nuts, dried apricots
and Manuka honey. Enjoy its unique flavor of sweet, sour and perfect mellow taste
under slightly cold temperature.
The triple winner of;
Kura Master 2022, Koshu Category, Gold Award
International Wine Challenge 2022, Koshu Category, Gold Award
Milano Sake Challenge 2022, Special Category, Gold Award
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification -----
Junmai Daiginjo Kourin Syoukaku <Sake> 300ml Standard price in Japan ¥3,000
Using Yamadanishiki, the best rice for sake brewing, and polishing the rice up to 35%,
this is Chiyogiku's finest product created by brewers full devotion for competitions.
Junmai daiginjo sake with gorgeous ginjo aroma and delicate yet elegant and profound flavor.
Slightly colder than the room temperature, you will love its soft sweetness and noble ginjo aroma even more.
The quadruple winner of;
International Wine Challenge 2020, Junmai Daiginjo Category, Commended Award
The Fine Sake Awards Japan 2021, Premium Daiginjo Category, Gold Award
International Wine Challenge 2022, Junmai Daiginjo Category, Commended Award
National Tax agency Tokai Sake Awards 2022, Ginjo-shu Category, Honor Prize
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Certification -----
KOURIN Organic Jyunmai Ginjyo <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥2,200
For those who seek authentic "reliable" and "safe" products, this is pure-rice ginjo sake
brewed with 100% certified organic rice delivered to you from Chiyogiku,
the pioneer of making organic sake. The rice is grown in the neighborhood of the brewery
with no pesticides or chemical fertilizers. As you taste it, you will soon feel the energy
and the strength of the rice grown only by the gift of nature.
Chilled - enjoy its ginjo aroma and refreshing taste.
Warmed - the richer flavor of the refined ginjo aroma and the full- body rich taste.
It goes well with lightly seasoned dishes.
2009 - 2013 The winner of Monde Selection, Gold Award, Five consecutive years
2017 - 2022 Hida/Mino Suguremono (Selected Excellence of Gifu) certified by the Governor of Gifu Prefecture
2018 - 2022 Certified souvenir of Gifu, approved by Gifu Prefecture Tourism Federation
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15.3%
＊ Certification -----
Gifu
A sake brewery founded in 1772. The underground water of the clear stream Nagara River is pumped up by a well and used as brewing water. Thanks to the water rich in organic minerals, the aroma and taste of Hyakusyun is very strong and firm until the end of the bottle. The main building built at the time of its founding is designated as an important cultural property of Japan. The name of sake "Hyakusyun" means "eternal spring time".
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
HYAKUSYUN JUNMAIGINJO MUROKAGENSHU MINONISHI <Sake> 720ml
Standard price in Japan ¥2,080
This Junmai Ginjo sake is made from 100% Minonishiki rice, a specialty of this region. The freshly squeezed junmai ginjo is immediately bottled undiluted and stored at a low temperature. Only the good part of the sake that comes out of the squeezing machine is bottled. Staying very fresh, pasteurized at the time when the maturity is optimal. The mellow aroma and taste of just squeezed is sealed in the bottle as it is. Lychee and melon-like aromas are very fruity and slightly sweet. Pairing with food is almost universal. Italian, French, Japanese, and even Chinese food can be combined with a wide range of dishes. Once you drink it, you will surely like it.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 16.5%
＊ Certification -----
HYAKUSYUN JUNMAIDAIGINJO MUROKAGENSHU YAMADANISHIKI <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥2,480
Junmai Daiginjo sake made with 100% Yamadanishiki, which is the best brewer's rice. The freshly squeezed junmai daiginjo was immediately bottled undiluted and stored at low temperature. Only the good part of the sake that comes out of the squeezing machine is bottled. Staying very fresh, pasteurized at the optimum time for maturation. The mellow aroma and flavor of freshly squeezed sake is confined in the bottle as it is. It has a very fruity aroma like muscat and melon, and a very clean and light taste with a slight sweetness. Pairing with food is more almighty. It goes very well with Italian and French dishes using cheese or olive oil, as well as lean fish sashimi.You drink it, and you will surely become a captive of this sake.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Certification -----
Hyakusyun Junmaiginjo Murokagenshu 10 <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥2,080
The junmai ginjo sake that uses No. 10 yeast, which is a Japanese traditional type Sake yeast. The 10 in the name indicates No.10 yeast. No. 710 yeast is characterized by low acidity and a traditional aroma and taste. We used rice from Gifu Prefecture. The freshly squeezed junmai ginjo is immediately bottled undiluted and stored at low temperature. Only the good part of the sake that comes out of the squeezing machine is bottled. Staying very fresh, Pasteurized at the optimum time for maturation. The mellow aroma and taste of just squeezed is sealed in the bottle as it is. The scent reminds you of bananas and sweet potatoes. It is a dry type sake. For pairing with food, we recommend steak, smoked meat or fish and sour dishes. In Japanese cuisine, it goes well with shellfish sashimi and sushi, as well as traditional Japanese dishes that use traditional soup stock. In Western cuisine, it goes well with stewed dishes such as tomato-based fish and meat, and sour sauce dishes.Once you taste it, you will never forget the taste.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 17%
＊ Certification -----
Gifu
In 1612, the first Ihoue Hayashi settled in Hazaki in the Mino province, present-day Kani City of Gifu Prefecture. The brewery has inherited both the name "Ihyoe" and the method of sake brewing for generations, and is currently the 12th making one of the finest sake in the region. Mino province is well known for its pottery industry, for its soil contains excellent clay and crystal-pure underground water, and that water is enabling our brewery to make good sake. At the same time, together with the region's pottery ateliers, the region has created the finest sake-culture enjoying fine sake with fine cups. Hayashi Sake Brewery's product is all handmade in the old fashioned way. We start from planting rice seeds in our own rice fields mimimizing the use of agricultural chemicals. The yeast we use is also grown in our prefecture. Having dialogues with the local climate and nature, we are proud to deliver the wonderful gift of our region.
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
Minotengu Hanatakadaka The Ultimate 28 <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥7,020
The top sake delivered from Mino Tengu.
It's a daiginjo sake, carefully crafted by the 12th Ihyoue of Hayashi Family, the brewer.
As its name shows, this sake is made from the ultimate rice,
Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture, carefully polished up to 28%.
By adding a small amount of brewing alcohol before its dripping process, the gorgeous ginjo scent is elegantly scented.
It is a limited-edition sake made by putting moromi in a sake bag and hanging it.
"Mino Tengu Junmai Daiginjo Ihyoe Ultimate 28", a brother sake that shares the same yeast,
Won the gold medal at the 2022 Australian Sake Awards.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15%
＊ Certification -----
Minotengu Junmai Daiginjo Ihyoue <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥6,600
Our brewery's highest grade Junmai Daiginjo, 100% made from the best sake-brewing rice "Yamada Nishiki". The rice is polished up to 35% slowly for 3 days and 3 nights. After that, the rice is carefully dried for two weeks, and the Moromi malt was slowly fermented at low temperature for a long time. This is a small brewed junmai daiginjo made only with rice. A throat comfort sake with lovely aroma. Limited edition
Ingredients: Rice, rice koji
Uses all Yamada Nishiki rice from Hyogo Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio: 35%
Alcohol content: 15 degrees
Storage temperature: -5 degrees
This sake won the Silver Award in the 2020 US Sake Appraisal, Daiginjo A (40% or less) category.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 15.8%
＊ Certification -----
Nagano
We are a sake brewery with a long history in Nagano Prefecture, founded in 1865. We use the world-class natural water of the Northern Alps as our brewing water, and our main product is junmai sake, and we believe in the traditional "yamahai" method of sake brewing, which does not rely on brewing lactic acid. Our pursuit of quality to the extreme has earned us a reputation both domestically and internationally, and has led to an increase in fans and sales. We believe that sake is also a part of Japanese culture, and we are committed to spreading our culture throughout the world. As a brewery with a long history, we used to rely on old equipment and environment. We are now trying to improve the quality and taste of our sake by using the latest equipment, hoping that our customers both in Japan and overseas will appreciate the quality of our sake. Our sake "Hoshiichi", which is the first sake we made after changing the environment, is also our main brand now, and was also the name of the company when it was founded, and it means "to be like the brightest star that lights up the community". There are 25 varieties in the lineup, including the limited distribution "Hoshiichi" mentioned above, which is Ichinoya's signature product and has won awards along with Junmai Ginjo Genshu and Tokubetsu Junmai Ginjo Genshu (Hoshiichi Forest).
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
Ichinoya Junmai-Daiginjo SankeiNishiki <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥3,030
Raw materials rice; Sankeinishiki made in Nagano Prefecture
Rice polishing rate;39%
Sake meter value;0
Acidity; 1.5
Alcohol content;16%
This Junmai Daiginjo-genshu is made by polishing "Yamae-Nishiki" produced in Nagano Prefecture to 39% and brewed at low temperature fermentation in a cold sake brewery.
It has a fruity aroma like apricot and banana, mixed with a clean, fresh aroma. It has a clean mouthfeel with good water, moderate rice sweetness and umami, and a subtle astringency that will whet your appetite.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 17%
＊ Certification -----
Ichinoya Ginjo Kaze-sayaka <Sake> 720ml /1800ml Standard price in Japan ¥1,320 / ¥2,640
Raw materials rice; Kazesayaka made in Nagano Prefecture
Rice polishing rate;59%
Sake meter value;+3
Acidity; 1.9
Alcohol content;16%
This Junmai Ginjo is made from 59% polished Kazesayaka rice made in Nagano prefecture and brewed at lowtemprature farmentation in a cold sake brewery. A dry Ginjo with mild, clear Ginjo aroma, a clear mouthfeel, and moderae rice flavor. Made iwith 100% of Nagano rice. The finish is perfect as drink with meal.
＊ At room temperature
＊ ABV 16%
＊ Certification -----
Nagano
In 2021, we restored the highest altitude brewery in Japan – a historic brewery established in 1793 but dormant since 2012 – into suginomori brewery. The brand name narai is derived from the town of Narai-juku where we brew our sake, and expresses our hope that our sake can help invigorate the historic town as a tourist destination.The key characteristics of narai are its use of natural mountain water, locally produced sake rice, and a manual brewing process by the hands of our master brewer. The water used to brew narai, which is vital to the texture of the sake, is the natural mountain water of Narai-juku that has long supported the daily lives of its local residents.The rice used for narai, which determines the taste of the sake, has been carefully grown by Farm Ichimaru, a farmer in Azumino, Nagano.Finally, we brew our sake in a small space of just 250㎡. While typical breweries use large tanks (3000 to 8000L) for mass production, we have scaled down to use smaller tanks of 900 to 1800L. Although this may limit our production capacity, this minimal and refined production process ensures that each batch can be lovingly and efficiently crafted under our master brewer’s watchful eye. At suginomori brewery, we are making sake with a desire to deliver the charms of Japan to people around the world who have yet to discover them. By delivering narai to the world – a Japanese sake that expresses the blessings of Nagano’s beautiful nature – we hope to weave a treasured part of Japanese culture into the future.
＊ Export record to the United States No
＊ US Local distributor No
＊ FDA Filing Planned
narai - kinmon <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥5,000
Water - The water used to brew narai, which is vital to the texture of the sake, is the natural mountain water of Narai-juku that has long supported the daily lives of its local residents. The water comes from a spring located near the watershed of the Shinano River and Kiso River, and is characterized by its super-soft texture, with a hardness level of less than 25. There are six water fountains in Narai-juku, and we use the mountain water from the same stream as the water fountain “Yokomizu,” located right across from our brewery.
Rice - The rice used for narai, which determines the taste of the sake, has been carefully grown by Farm Ichimaru, a farmer in Azumino, Nagano.
Kinmon-nishiki is a rare sakamai variety, produced through difficult cultivation techniques in only select areas of Nagano Prefecture.
A rice variety produced through cross-breeding the Takane-nishiki and Yamada-nishiki varieties. While born in the 1950-60s as an original sakamai of Nagano, demand later decreased as it did not match the cultivation and brewing techniques and taste trends of Japanese sake at the time. In recent years, however, as the only one of the five Nagano sakamai varieties with a direct lineage to Yamada-nishiki, known as the “king of sakamai,” this rice variety has garnered more attention due to its great taste potential. Its complex taste and elegant acidity also contribute to its potential to turn into a wonderful sake to pair with food. Kinmon-nishiki is a rare sakamai specialty that is only produced in select areas of Nagano, such as Kijimidaira.
The flavors are cohesive and clear. When steamed, this rice has a sticky texture; this makes it a challenging rice variety to work with, but also gives it a firm structure. When brewed into sake, it seems to hold this full-bodied flavor. (Master brewer Irie’s notes)
Taste: semi sweet, body: semi-light, light smell. Good with main dish.
Cuisine: Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 14%
＊ Certification HACCP
narai - sankei <Sake> 720ml Standard price in Japan ¥5,000
Water - Same as Kinmon
Rice - Sankei-nishiki is a sakamai variety increasingly used over the past 3 to 4 years due to its large shinpaku, or “white heart” – the starchy center core of each rice grain.
The name “山恵 (sankei)” is derived from the image of this rice variety as a “'blessing (恵) from the mountains (山) of Shinshu.” It is a young sakamai variety, only recently registered in 2020. Sankei-nishiki is known for its large shinpaku – the core of starch that occupies the center of a rice grain – which the koji-kin (mold) feed on to form rice koji, a crucial step of the brewing process. In fact, the Sankei-nishiki variety was introduced through cross-breeding for the purpose of producing larger shinpaku, as the shinpaku of Miyama-nishiki was gradually growing smaller due to repeated recycling of rice seeds. As a result, it is said that Sankei-nishiki has a higher shinpaku manifestation rate than that of Miyama-nishiki.
The flavors seem to change rhythmically, from the moment it enters your mouth to when you finish. When steamed, this rice has a fluffy texture. Because the taste is rather light, the aromas tend to leave more of an impression. A sake that flows and changes over time. (Master brewer Irie’s notes)
Taste: semi sweet, body: semi-light, light smell. Good with main dish.
Cuisine: Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian
＊ Keep refrigerated
＊ ABV 14%
＊ Certification HACCP