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Mie Prefecture, Wakagumi Sake Brewery Junmai Ginjo Sake degree +2. The beautiful sake brewed using more than a dozen types of yeast is a true craft. The aroma reminiscent of flowers and the refreshing taste enhance dishes regardless of the season. Glass 650 yen, 1 go 1280 yen.

Miyagi Prefecture - Hirakou Sake Brewery Dry Junmai Sake Sake Meter +11 This dry sake is a representative bottle, with sharp and delicate acidity and a subtle ginjo aroma that fuse at a high level. I believe it can be said to be one of Japan's top food pairing sakes. Glass 650 yen, 1 go 1280 yen

Hiroshima Prefecture - Treasure Sword Sake Brewery Junmai / A drop of pure effort Sake degree +6, the rising sun of the Japanese sake world shining the brightest now! This junmai sake was so popular that it sold out in the summer of 2012. It has a juicy aroma and a soft, elegant acidity, resulting in a dry sake that is well-balanced overall. Glass 700 yen, 1 go 1360 yen.

Niigata Prefecture, Ishimoto Sake Brewery Special Junmai Sake, Sake Meter Value +7, the original phantom sake. The refined dry taste, polished with high-quality sake rice, is the result of excellent water, rice, and high-level craftsmanship. It is a smooth and crisp bottle. Glass 650 yen, 1 go 1280 yen.

Yamagata Prefecture, Kame no I Shuzo Junmai Daiginjo / A series with different types of rice, producing Junmai Daiginjo throughout the year using various rice as ingredients, changing approximately six types each season. All of them are very fragrant and fruity Daiginjo. Glass 750 yen, 1 go 1450 yen.

Mie Prefecture, Kiyama Masashu Brewery Special Junmai No. 9 Sake Degree +7 A high-quality fusion of sugar and acidity at a high level, this is the most recommended junmai sake right now. The aroma has a sweet fruit scent reminiscent of fully ripe raspberries, and the taste is highly transparent yet allows for a rich sweetness and acidity to be fully enjoyed. Glass 800 yen, 1 go 1550 yen.

Fukushima Prefecture, Hiroki Sake Brewery, Special Junmai, Sake Degree +31999. This brewery made a shocking debut in 1999 and became a trendsetter. The sake expresses the joy entrusted to the splashing dew, and this 'Hiruki' is packed with overflowing juicy sweetness and umami. It is now considered one of the most difficult bottles to obtain, alongside Isojiman. Glass 800 yen, 1 go 1550 yen.

Nara Prefecture, Imanishi Kiyobei Store Junmai Sake / Super Dry Sake Degree +12 This sake was the first to claim the title of 'Super Dry' among Japanese sake. It is a sake that has reached the extreme of dry junmai sake, with no off-flavors at all. It has outstanding sharpness and richness, and above all, it pairs exceptionally well with Japanese cuisine, providing a sense of comfort and satisfaction with its smooth taste. Glass 650 yen, 1 go 1280 yen.

Kokuryu Sake Brewery in Fukui Prefecture, Junmai Ginjo, Sake Meter Value +3, famous for being the favorite of the Crown Prince. This Junmai Ginjo is made with Gohyakumangoku rice from Fukui Prefecture. It is a dry sake with a refreshing umami flavor, pairing well with light dishes. The gentle ginjo aroma further enhances its umami. Glass 700 yen, 1 go 1360 yen.

Shizuoka Prefecture - Isojiman Sake Brewery Special Junmai Sake with a sake meter value of +5, a brewery that can be called a treasure of Japan. Currently served in JAL's first class and continues to be loved by celebrities around the world. A bottle that expresses an astonishing ginjo aroma and a refreshing, crisp, dry aftertaste. It is also good as a food pairing sake. Additionally, it is an original sake from three stores in Kansai, and it is hardly distributed outside of Osaka. Glass 750 yen, 1 go 1450 yen.

A standard black koji shochu from Sato Brewery in Kagoshima Prefecture, shipped after 25 years of aging. A popular drink that offers a rich and refreshing sweetness of sweet potatoes. Ranked highly in the Nikkei Shochu rankings.

Kagoshima Prefecture, Kai Shoten Sweet Potato Shochu 25 degrees 90cc original phantom bottle. The rich, classic flavor unique to black koji is best expressed when diluted with hot water. Among many light and urban-oriented shochus, this is a rare bottle that evokes the rich sweetness of traditional sweet potatoes.

Aged shochu from Nishishuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture, distilled from sweet potatoes and aged for a long time (around 5 years) in oak barrels. It has a vibrant golden color and is a Japanese-style single malt. Although the alcohol content is high, the mouthfeel is very soft and clean. It is best enjoyed slowly in small amounts.

A barley shochu from Yotsuya Shuzo in Oita Prefecture, boasting a roasted flavor reminiscent of chocolate with an alcohol content of 25 degrees. Made with domestically sourced naked barley (Ichibanboshi) for a rich taste. A difficult-to-obtain bottle.

A limited edition barley shochu released by Sato Shuzou, famous for its 25-degree sweet potato shochu from Kagoshima Prefecture. This bottle is packed with the fragrant flavor of barley. The slight cloudiness is proof that the umami has not been filtered.

A barley shochu made with 100% domestic barley and white koji, distilled at the Osuzuyama Distillery in Miyagi Prefecture. It features a light and dry flavor, with a refined aftertaste. The classic style of light and smooth barley shochu.

Kyoto Prefecture, Joyo Sake Brewery, 7-year aged plum wine. Currently the most popular, often sold out in recent years. It has a high aroma and sweetness without being overwhelming, allowing you to enjoy the 'sweet and sour' taste of the plum.

Hyogo Prefecture, Nishiyama Sake Brewery, truly a 'Umeshu to Eat'. There is no sensation of drinking! It has plenty of fruitiness and rich acidity, surprisingly not tiresome to drink.

A bottle from Heiwa Shuzo in Wakayama Prefecture, featuring a perfect balance of moderate sweetness and yuzu acidity. Made using only pesticide-free yuzu. A juicy natural sake based on Japanese sake.

A liqueur made from mikan with plenty of pulp, resembling a juice made from tangerines from Ume no Yado Brewery in Nara Prefecture. This bottle offers a refreshing harmony of sweetness and acidity typical of Wenzhou mikan.

A liqueur made from milk produced in Hiroshima Prefecture, China Brewing. This bottle offers an incredibly rich and juicy fruit aroma of white grapes (Chardonnay from Hiroshima Prefecture). It is a deliciousness that will definitely make women swoon!

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Red Argano Fogo (Yamanashi) 860 yen, Da Merlot (France) 900 yen, White Argano Vento (Yamanashi) 860 yen, Ardeche Chardonnay (France) 900 yen

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