Japanese sake

The History of Nanbu Toji and 5 Representative Sake Breweries - Iwate's Sake-Making Masters

A "Toji" (master brewer) is a sake brewing technician. Among them, the Nanbu Toji are a renowned group of master brewers active in the Tohoku region, primarily in Iwate Prefecture. A tradition that has been passed down since the Edo period...

Ryoko2025.10.01

Is it a natto label sake that should be forbidden to sake breweries? Special pure rice sake collaboration product from a local company...

Wataya is one of Miyagi Prefecture's leading sake brands. There is a limited edition product that Kinnoi Sake Brewery, which makes such a cotton shop, sells only once a year. Its name is Kawaguchi Natto, a special junmai dish. …yeah? Delivery...

Aoiwa2025.01.30

What is Akita's sake "Yuki no Bijin"? It is a place that is created from a corner of an apartment...

I hear that Akita sake is delicious, but is there anyone who would like to drink something rare that you wouldn't get if you were going to drink it? In this article, we recommend Akita Brewing sake for those...

Murasakihime2022.06.18

[Aomori] What is rice wine? An episode that will make drinking the highest quality sake even more fun...

When you think of tasting sake, you tend to imagine it as the finest sake made in Aomori, so many people probably think it's a bit of a hindrance. In this article, what are the best foods?

Murasakihime2022.05.06

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] What is Akabu? Introducing new sake made by young people in Iwate

I know that sake has been handed down by Japanese people since ancient times, but have anyone feel that it is not suitable for today's era? In this article, we have a drink for people like that...

Murasakihime2022.02.06

[Iwate Prefecture] What is Asakai? A new way to enjoy sake from a long-established sake brewery in Iwate...

Asakai is a long-established sake brewery run by Nanbu Toji (master brewer) Masahiko Fujio, who was selected as a Contemporary Master Craftsman by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2005. As a result, any sake lover has likely tried this sake at least once.

Murasakihime2022.01.21

[Akita Prefecture] What is Hanamura? Introducing sake brewing and our commitment to water, which produces famous sake.

Murasakihime2022.01.07

What is Akita's famous sake, "Four Seasons of the Shirakami Mountains"? Born in Daisen City, even the residents of the prefecture don't know much about...

If you want to drink sake from Akita, a place that is no longer a popular brewery, you probably want to drink something rare that many people don't know about. In this article, it looks like that...

Murasakihime2021.12.30

Visiting Homare Sake Brewery | Enjoying an adult moment with Japanese gardens and sake [Fukushima Prefecture]

Homare Sake Brewery is open in Kitakata City, located in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Kitakata City is famous for its Kitakata ramen. However, it is also known for many sake breweries that make delicious alcohol...

Motoharu Kahashi2021.12.14

What is Shinsei No. 6? Learn more about the secrets of yeast No. 6 to recommended snacks [Akita Prefecture]

You may have heard that Shinsei No. 6 is a very delicious sake, but many people may not have a strong idea of ​​what kind of sake it is. This article introduces the new policy...

Murasakihime2021.12.10