Participating Breweries
Tohoku・東北
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Matsumidori Brewery (Rokkon)
Click here for moreAomori Prefecture
Matsumidori Brewery, founded in the Edo period as a shubo manufacturer for sake brewers in Tsugaru, transitioned to sake brewing in 1904 and became a joint stock company in 1959. In 2016, it was the first in Aomori Prefecture to achieve kosher certification and became a pure rice brewery. The brewery, employing people from outside Aomori, creates exceptional sake, including brands like Matsumidori, Reiho, Rokkon, and Deka.
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Represented by Woodstock Beverages
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Dainagawa
Click here for moreAkita Prefecture
Located in snow city, Yokote, at the foot of Mt. Horowa where the water from Dewa Hills is used for brewing, Dainagawa is celebrating 110 years in 2024!-
Represented by Sake Ichiba
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Dewazakura Sake Brewery
Click here for moreYamagata Prefecture
Dewazakura embraces both tradition and innovation, holding onto timeless values while welcoming new advancements.
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Represented by Inter Rice Asia
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Tatenokawa, Inc.
Click here for moreYamagata Prefecture
Founded in 1832, this brewery has a rich history of over 190 years. It began when a samurai recommended sake brewing due to the area's excellent water. Renowned for its traditional and innovative sake, the brewery emphasizes quality and creativity, earning numerous awards and a commitment to global outreach.
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Represented by Life & Liquor
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Tatenokawa, Inc. (Kodakara)
Click here for moreYamagata Prefecture
Yamagata is referred to as the fruit growing kingdom and its La France, cherries, apples, and grapes are famous nationwide.
We produce a series of regional liqueurs under the brand KODAKARA that mainly use fruit and yoghurt from Yamagata as the main ingredient.-
Represented by Woodstock Beverages
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Takahashi Shuzoten (Tohokuizumi)
Click here for moreYamagata Prefecture
Takahashi Shuzoten, steeped in tradition since 1902, crafts exquisite sake from select rice and pristine spring water from Mount Chokai, celebrating the true essence of flavor.
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Represented by Erniells
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Akebono Syuzou (Tenmei)
Click here for moreFukushima Prefecture
Every four years, a special limited edition release exclusively for leap years. Limited quantity sake - look out for it at the festival!
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Represented by Mirai Sake Hall
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Hokuriku Shinetsu・北陸信越
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Obata Shuzo (Gakkogura)
Click here for moreNiigata Prefecture
Gakkogura, a former elementary school on Sado Island, became OBATA SHUZO's second brewery in 2014, teaching over 50 people annually to brew sake.
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Represented by Inter Rice Asia
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Tsunan Sake Brewery
Click here for moreNiigata Prefecture
Located in a snowy region, Tsunan Brewery brews sake primarily during winter, leveraging the clean environment to enhance quality. Committed to local terroir, their sake is created using locally grown rice in their region added with pristine snowmelt water from 2,000-meter mountains.Their award-winning sake features a light taste, full-bodied flavor, and smooth texture, making it perfect for food pairings.
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Japan Exclusives
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Endo Shuzo
Click here for moreNagano Prefecture
Endo Shuzo, established in 1864 in Nagano's scenic Suwa region, specializes in small-batch sake focused on quality and authenticity. Utilizing pristine Suwa Basin spring water, their flagship sake, Keiryu, reflects the purity of Nagano's landscape, blending traditional brewing techniques with modern technology for a crisp and refreshing flavor experience.
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Represented by The Sake Company
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Fukugen Brewery
Click here for moreNagano Prefecture
Fukugen Brewery, established in 1865 in Nagano, produces high-quality sake that embodies the region's natural character. Using soft Chikuma River water and minimalist methods, they emphasize natural fermentation without additives. Their approach blends traditional techniques with innovative interpretations, resulting in a rich flavor profile that highlights the sweetness of rice.
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Represented by The Sake Company
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Kanto・関東
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Terada Honke
Click here for moreChiba Prefecture
Terada Honke makes wild, old-school sakes using organic rice and natural yeast. Masaru Terada, the 24th generation kuramoto, continues the traditional approach to sake brewing, with production centred around manual techniques such as bodaimoto used in the brewing of Daigo no Shuzuku.
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Represented by Fossa Provisions
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Kidoizumi Sake Brewing
Click here for moreChiba Prefecture
Kuramoto and toji Hayato Shoji brews with a unique Hot-Yamahai method which involves creating the starter in very warm conditions using natural yeast. The technique gives their sakes vibrant acidity and depth of flavour, making them delicious when young and suitable for ageing for decades.
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Represented by Fossa Provisions
Tokai・東海
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Taikan Sake Brewery
Click here for moreYamanashi Prefecture
Taikan Sake Brewery, based in Yamanashi Prefecture, crafts refined sakes that capture the essence of the region's pure spring water and carefully selected rice. Known for its dedication to traditional brewing techniques, Taikan brings the natural beauty and depth of Yamanashi to each bottle.
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Represented by Kirei
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Kansai・関西
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Ota Sake Brewery
Click here for moreShiga Prefecture
Ota Shuzo was created by the ancestors of the 15th century Samurai warrior-poet and military tactician Sukenaga Ota also known as Dohkan. The brewery makes rich, flavourful sake, as well as some of the best Umeshu and Yuzushu.
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Represented by Fossa Provisions
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Kankoubai Sake Brewery
Mie Prefecture
The brewery, whose name means "winter-sprung plums," originally produced Umeshu and is constantly experimenting with different brewing methods to discover their effects on sake.
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Masuda Tokubee Shoten (Tsukinokatsura)
Click here for moreKyoto Prefecture
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Represented by Inter Rice Asia
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Mukai Shuzo
Click here for moreKyoto Prefecture
In the idyllic fishing town of Ine lies a small brewery that has made a big impact. Kuniko Mukai’s ‘Ine Mankai’ or ‘Ine in full bloom’ red rice sake has put Mukai Shuzo and Ine on the sake map.
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Represented by Fossa Provisions
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Sasaki Sake Brewery
Click here for moreKyoto Prefecture
Founded in 1893, our brewery is located on the site of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's former residence, Juraku-dera. We use high-quality underground water from the same aquifer as Ginmeisui, valued by Sen no Rikyū. Upholding Kyoto's traditions, we blend them with modern technologies to improve product quality.
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Japan Exclusives
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Chiyo Shuzo
Click here for moreNara Prefecture
Kuramoto and toji Tetsuya Sakai constantly experiments with different strains of rice and brewing methods. This results in an extraordinary number of styles for such a tiny brewery which are constantly sought after because of their high quality and limited availability.
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Represented by Fossa Provisions
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Miyoshino Jozo
Click here for moreNara Prefecture
Teruaki Hashimoto is committed to local agriculture and he is determined not to burden local farmers with the difficulty and risk of cultivating hard to grow varietals. He takes whatever rice the farmers grow and adjust his methods to bring out the best in it. The Hanatomoe range embodies this philosophy.
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Represented by Fossa Provisions
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Ohkura Honke
Click here for moreNara Prefecture
Ohkura Honke, founded in 1896 in Nara Prefecture, specializes in the complex yamahai brewing method, known for its savory flavors. After halting production in 2000, fourth-generation owner Takahiko Ohkura resumed brewing in 2003, launching the brands “Kinko” and “Ohkura,” aiming for distinctive sake with bright acidity.
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Represented by Sake Street
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Akishika Shuzo
Click here for moreOsaka Prefecture
Hiroaki Oku aims for“ikkan-zukuri”, meaning production from seedling to sake. The brewery grows organic rice on 22 hectares of land. Their sakes have layers upon layers of flavour and a moreish streak of acidity. Some are held back to develop for years until Oku-san believes they’re in perfect drinking condition.
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Represented by Fossa Provisions
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Sawanotsuru Sake Brewery
Click here for moreHyogo Prefecture
Sawanotsuru Sake Brewery, founded in 1717 in Kobe, Japan, is celebrated for its dedication to traditional sake brewing techniques that have been perfected over three centuries. Known for its high-quality sakes, crafted from premium rice and pure spring water from Mt. Rokko, Sawanotsuru embodies the rich heritage and distinctive flavors of Hyogo Prefecture.
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Represented by Kirei
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Chugoku・中国
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Ichinomiya
Click here for moreShimane Prefecture
Ichinomiya Shuzo was founded in 1896. It is an up-and-coming brewery that has most recently won the Gold and Silver medals at the National New Sake Competition for four consecutive years. Ichinomiya TANE is a new brand and new product series that to achieve easy-to-drink sake for sake beginners and to trigger (seed/tane) a love of sake. Launching in Singapore for the first time.
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Represented by meihin.sg
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Shintani Shuzo (Wakamusume)
Click here for moreYamaguchi Prefecture
Since the company was founded in 1927, many things have happened with the times, but they continue to maintain the classical manual sake brewing method.
The process is a series of precise and delicate tasks, such as washing and soaking rice, which are time-controlled to the second, and temperature control, which is adjusted to 0.1 degrees Celsius.
It takes time and effort, but our style of sake brewing is to carefully raise a small amount of sake, like our own child, with the aim of achieving the pure and beautiful taste of sake with little impurities.-
Represented by meihin.sg
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Yaoshin Shuzo (Gangi)
Click here for moreYamaguchi Prefecture
Yaoshin Shuzo, the brewery behind Gangi Sake, is located in Yamaguchi Prefecture and is renowned for its meticulous, small-batch production that highlights the pure essence of local ingredients. With a focus on traditional techniques and a deep respect for the region's natural resources, Gangi Sake embodies a refined, elegant profile cherished by sake enthusiasts.
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Represented by Kirei
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Kikuchi Sake Brewing (Sanzen)
Click here for moreOkayama Prefecture
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Represented by Inter Rice Singapore
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Shikoku・四国
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Fumimoto Brewery
Click here for moreKochi Prefecture
Founded in 1903 on the banks of Japan's last dam-less river, this small sake brewery reborn in 2022 focuses on global outreach. Highlights include advanced koji and brewing technology, innovative quality control, and collaborations for unique sake creations, like Daiginjo and cloudy nigori, using local rice and pristine water.
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Represented by Kirei
Kyushu・九州
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Nishi Shuzo (Tenbu)
Click here for moreKagoshima Prefecture
Nishi Shuzo, the producer of Tenbu Sake, is a respected brewery in Kagoshima Prefecture that combines local craftsmanship with carefully selected ingredients to create premium, full-bodied sakes. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Tenbu Sake reflects the rich character and depth of Kagoshima’s brewing tradition.
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Represented by Kirei
Breweries Beyond Japan
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Orchid Craftworks
Singapore
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