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[Miyagi Prefecture] What is Yamatoden? Introducing the rare sake sold exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture by Ichinokura

When buying souvenirs at a travel destination, I think there are surprisingly many people who want to buy limited edition items that are only available in that area

This article is perfect for such peopleYamatoden, a sake exclusive to Miyagi PrefectureWe will explain in detail about this

What is Yamatoden

Yamatoden is located in Osaki City, Miyagi PrefectureIchinokura Co., LtdManufactured and sold bySpecial pure rice sakeis.

It is said to be the oldest of the five major schools of Japanese swordsmithing, and is named after the "Yamato tradition," which is characterized by its focus on functionality and the elimination of decorative elements

As befits its name, the group is featured on the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website as a group of rice farmers who support IchinokuraThe distinctive feature of this sake is that it is made by hand using "Kuranohana," an environmentally friendly rice cultivated without pesticides or chemical fertilizers by the Matsuyama Town Sake Rice Research Association, which is polished to 50%It can be said that..

Reference: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Challengers: The Path of Top Runners No. 91"

At Ichinokura, we produce Yamatoden with gratitude to our local customers who have always supported us

Should I buy Yamatoden?

Yamatoden is only manufactured and sold 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 Ichinokura's official online shop only accepts credit card payments, and payment must be made with one of four types of card: American Express, JCB, Mastercard, or Visa

Reference: Ichinokura Online Shop "Special Junmaishu Yamatoden"

If you want to buy something a little more special, try Yamatoden in Izumi Ward, Sendai City"Local Sake Liaison"We recommend that you visit the following places

At this storeYamatoden original label designed by an illustratorBecause you can get it

As part of its support activities for the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, GALERIE Malle in Ebisu, Tokyo, is holding a traveling exhibition called "Reconstruction Support Charity: Wonderful Dining Table - Sake Label Exhibition 'Special Day'."

More than 30 illustrators are participating in this traveling exhibition, each designing a Yamatoden label, and special Yamatoden labels drawn by those who participated in the label exhibition between 2016 and 2021 can be purchased at Jizake Liaison

If you want to enjoy sake not only with your taste but also with your eyes, be sure to give this a try

Reference: GALERIE Malle “Traveling Exhibition”

Reference: Local sake liaison "GALERIE Malle"

Recommended way to drink Yamatoden

Yamatoden has a sake meter value of +1 to +3 and a mild taste, so it is recommended to enjoy it chilled in the summer (around 15°C) and hot in the winter (around 50°C)

As a snack that goes well with Yamatoden, we used Sendai's specialty sasa kamaboko"Bamboo Kamaboko Perilla Scissors"We will introduce you to the recipe

Ingredients (for 1 person)

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

How to make

  1. Cut the sasa kamaboko diagonally into 3 equal parts
  2. Place the cut end facing you and cut it in half
  3. Remove the seeds from the umeboshi and pound them with a knife
  4. Cut the Camembert cheese into pieces that fit easily between the sasa kamaboko
  5. Three of the sasa kamaboko are sandwiched between shiso leaves with pickled plum paste, and the remaining three are sandwiched between cheese wrapped in shiso leaves
  6. Serve on a plate and you're done!

Even if the sasa kamaboko you bought just isn't quite seasoned enough, cooking it with this recipe will turn it into a delicious snack, so be sure to give it a try as a side dish to your Yamatoden meal

summary

Yamatoden is a special junmai sake produced by Ichinokura Co., Ltd. and sold exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture, but we found that it is a sake that conveys the desire to make Japanese sake more accessible to local Miyagi customers

Please try ordering it at least once and enjoy its rich flavor

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