[Miyagi Prefecture] What is Yamatoden? Introducing rare sake that Ichinokura sells only in Miyagi Prefecture

When purchasing souvenirs while traveling, you might be surprised to find that many people want to buy limited edition items that can only be obtained locally.

In this article, we will introduce theYamatoden, a sake limited to Miyagi PrefectureI will explain in detail.

Yamatoden ?

Yamatoden is located in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.Ichinokura Co., Ltd.Manufactured and sold bySpecial pure rice sakeis.

It is said to be the oldest of the five schools of Japanese swordsmiths, and was named after the ``Yamatoden'', which is characterized by its pursuit of functionality and the elimination of decorative elements.

As befits its name, it is also featured on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries as a group of rice farmers supporting Ichinokura.It is unique in that the Matsuyama Town Sake Rice Research Group uses the special environmentally friendly ``Kura no Hana'' cultivated without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, which is polished to 50% and hand-crafted.You could say that.

Reference: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries “Challengers Top Runner Trajectory No. 91”

At Ichinokura, we produce Yamatoden as a token of our gratitude to our local customers for their continued patronage.

Should I buy Yamatoden?

Yamatoden is manufactured and sold only in Miyagi Prefecture, so if you live outside of Miyagi Prefecture,Ichinokura's official online shopIt is better to buy it at.

However, please note that the Ichinokura official online shop only accepts credit card payments, and you must pay with one of four types: American Express, JCB card, Mastercard, or Visa card.

Reference: Ichinokura Online Shop “Special Pure Rice Sake Yamatoden”

If you would like to purchase a slightly more special Yamatoden, there is one in Izumi Ward, Sendai City."Local Sake Liaison"We recommend that you take a look.

At this shopOriginal label Yamatoden designed by an illustratorThis is because you can get it.

GALERIE Malle in Ebisu, Tokyo, is holding a traveling exhibition called ``Recovery Support Charity Wonderful Dining Sake Label Exhibition ``Hare Day'' as part of its activities to support areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

More than 30 illustrators are participating in this traveling exhibition, each designing a Yamatoden label. You can get it at a local sake liaison.

If you want to enjoy sake not only by taste but also by sight, please buy it at least once.

Reference: GALERIE Malle “Traveling Exhibition”

Reference: Local sake liaison “GALERIE Malle”

Recommended ways to drink Yamatoden

Yamatoden has a sake level of +1 to +3 and has a neutral taste, so it is recommended to enjoy it cool in the summer (around 15℃) and hot in the winter (around 50℃).

Sendai's specialty bamboo kamaboko is used as a snack that goes well with Yamatoden.“Bamboo Kamaboko large leaf scissors”Introducing the recipe.

Ingredients (for 1 person)

  • Bamboo Kamaboko (2 pieces)
  • Perilla (6 pieces)
  • Camembert cheese (1/4)
  • Pickled plums (1 piece)

How to make

  1. Cut the bamboo kamaboko diagonally into 3 equal parts.
  2. Make a cut in half with the cut end facing you.
  3. Remove the seeds from the pickled plums and pound them with a knife.
  4. Cut the camembert cheese into pieces that are easy to fit between the bamboo cakes.
  5. Spread plum meat on shiso leaves and sandwich them between 3 pieces of bamboo kamaboko, and sandwich cheese wrapped in shiso leaves between the remaining 3 pieces.
  6. Complete by serving on a plate

Even if you don't have enough sasa kamaboko that you bought, you can use this recipe to turn it into a delicious snack, so please try making it as a companion to Yamatoden.

summary

Yamatoden is a special junmai sake produced by Ichinokura Co., Ltd. and sold only in Miyagi Prefecture, and we have found that it is a sake that conveys our desire for local Miyagi customers to enjoy Japanese sake more closely. Ta.

Please try ordering it at least once and enjoy its deep flavor.

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