Chokotto Nihonshu to Ate no Omise

Miyagi Prefecture is said to have been the first in the nation to declare 'Miyagi Pure Rice Sake Prefecture' in 1986, excelling in carefully brewing distinct flavors and delicate tastes that vary by rice variety, allowing enjoyment of a rich variety of flavors from local breweries. To pair with delicious ingredients from Miyagi, such as seafood and mountain produce, many sakes are light and crisp, making them an excellent match for meals! Furthermore, Miyagi Prefecture boasts that about 90% of its sake is high-quality 'designated name sake' that meets specific production standards, with traditions and techniques that have been carefully preserved, resulting in premium sake. The development of sake culture in Miyagi Prefecture is deeply connected to Date Masamune, the founder of the Sendai domain. In the early Edo period (1608), Date Masamune invited a sake brewer named Kamemori Mataemon from Yamato Province (now Nara Prefecture) to brew sake at Aobajo San-no-Maru, leading to the establishment of the domain's official sake brewery. Inspired by this, local sake breweries such as 'Hoyo', 'Katsuyama', 'Kenkonichi', 'Abe Kan', 'Urakasumi', and 'Manzuru' began brewing sake, competing with the official brewery in techniques, which blossomed the sake culture. By the 1800s, when cultural activities were most vibrant during the Edo period, sake breweries that obtained brewing licenses began to invite brewers from the Nanbu region, which corresponds to present-day Iwate Prefecture, leading to the foundation of today's Nanbu brewers.

Wherever there are delicious foods, there are drinks that complement their flavors, and enjoying these drinks brings to mind the delicacies of the brewery. Breweries naturally aim to create drinks that pair well with daily meals, allowing you to enjoy sake that perfectly matches seafood in port towns and local vegetables and meats in inland breweries. When drinking sake from Miyagi, please take a moment to appreciate the land that nurtured the sake, and enjoy the local cuisine alongside it.

A young female toji who succeeded a brewery that has consistently won gold medals at the new sake tasting competitions since its establishment in 1902, the 35th year of the Meiji era. This sake brewery has an outstanding gold medal winning rate in the national new sake tasting competition. Born as the only daughter, Yurin Kawana began serious sake brewing in 2012 under her father's guidance. Now, she has taken over the brewery and is engaged in sake production primarily based on the traditional Yamahai method, which is synonymous with 'Golden Swamp.' The sake brewed with a woman's sensibility overturns the rugged image of Yamahai brewing, resulting in a light mouthfeel and a well-defined flavor. The second summer sake features a refreshing aroma reminiscent of muscat grapes, with a crisp acidity that is refreshing and Brut (dry), while still allowing you to enjoy the umami of the rice characteristic of Golden Swamp. Perfectly chilled on a hot day, it makes an excellent aperitif!!!

Refreshing and light sweetness with the umami of rice!! Made with 'Manamusume' rice from Miyagi Prefecture! The seasonal limited summer sake of 'Urakasumi' has a refreshing and light sweetness along with the umami of rice, making it perfect for summer. It has a moderate aroma and is finished to be soft and smooth! It is crafted with the image of enjoying a drink with light snacks during the cool evening hours, allowing you to savor the flowing time and atmosphere.

A refreshing taste with a solid umami. Aftertaste. Fine sake. 100% made from 'Miyagi Prefecture's Miyama Nishiki'! Special Junmai first pasteurization. When you take a sip, a gentle ginjo aroma spreads, and the refreshing acidity enhances the flavor of the dish! Please enjoy the changes in taste after opening!

A refreshing ginjo aroma and umami are harmoniously balanced! Made using Yamada Nishiki rice of the highest grade from Hyogo Prefecture, polished to 50% like a Junmai Daiginjo class product! The label is inspired by a summer aquarium, exuding a refreshing feeling. While retaining umami within the refreshing ginjo aroma, it has been crafted to maintain a solid flavor profile and structure. The balance with acidity is also excellent, allowing for enjoyable drinking without getting tired of it! Be sure to try this super popular summer sake!

A hospitality sake that can only be obtained in Miyagi Prefecture! A special bottle available only through limited distribution within Miyagi Prefecture! This ultra-limited sake is sold exclusively at designated stores in Miyagi Prefecture, embodying the meaning of hospitality that can only be found in Miyagi. The finest Sasanishiki rice is polished to 33%, in line with its name 'Sasa'. This results in a rich and mature sake that invites umami from the depths of each grain. This sake is also a challenge from the brewery, polishing the commonly used 'Sasanishiki' rice to an unprecedented 33%! A Miyakambai that cannot be found outside the prefecture! And for fans of Miyakambai in Hokkaido! Enjoy this ultra-limited bottle that you won't want to miss!

Shines in the hot summer! A sharp and crisp flavor! 'Kenkonichi's summer sake 'Suzukaze'. Enjoy the soft mouthfeel, the aroma reminiscent of grapefruit, and a refreshing aftertaste! A beautifully sharp finish that stands out in the hot season! With a cool label and bottle design, this is a drink that will accompany you during the muggy summer.

There is a proverb that says, 'Sake is the beautiful gift from heaven,' and 'Miruku' means 'wonderful gift.' In Japan, with its four seasons, sake that changes its flavor according to the seasons can truly be seen as a 'wonderful gift' from the Japanese climate. Please enjoy the seasonal taste of 'Souten Den Miruku' that can only be savored during that season! The sake brewery stores the sake made from winter to spring, and an event called 'Nomikiri' is held to check the quality and aging of the stored sake. 'Miruku' is a special junmai sake that received high praise during the 'Nomikiri' and is shipped in early summer! With the youthful freshness of new sake, it has a pleasantly rounded and refreshing taste that can be enjoyed crisp as summer approaches!

Limited edition sake brewed in small batches using Miyagi Prefecture grown rice 'Kura no Hana'. This special junmai sake is bottled after a single pasteurization. Enjoy the sweet aroma reminiscent of fruits from citrus notes, along with a fresh taste and a crisp aftertaste. This seasonal and limited release Waterbird Record pairs perfectly with seafood, enhancing its natural flavors without overpowering them, ensuring you won't tire of it from the first glass to the last drop!

The taste is light, with a moderate acidity that refreshingly flows away!! It enhances the meal and accompanies it, not speaking for itself but rather conversing together with the food. While rich full-bodied sake is nice, we prefer a light sake that pairs well with summer flavors and is not tiresome to drink!!

Aged at low temperatures for 2 years in the bottle! Tanaka Sake Brewery, located in Kamimachi, Kamigun, Miyagi Prefecture, was founded in the first year of the Kansei era (1789). It is generally well-known under the brand name 'Manazuru.' At Tanaka Sake Brewery, we use high-quality rice and water, employing traditional methods (Yamahai and Kimoto brewing), and are committed to handmade processes such as all koji cover fermentation, steaming rice in a koshiki, and using cedar warm barrels for yeast preparation, aiming for a 'distinctive sake quality.' This separate brand 'Tanbayashi' is a limited edition label exclusive to select retailers, focusing on Yamahai and Kimoto. (Seasonal limited sake may also include fast-fermented sake.) Unlike the currently popular aromatic types, you can enjoy the original flavor of sake! This special junmai genshu is made with 100% Miyagi Prefecture Sasanishiki rice! Using Association No. 7 yeast, the aroma is gentle, and through low-temperature aging, the sharp acidity from the pressing period becomes mellow, resulting in a delicious sake that remains refreshing without becoming tiresome! 'Élevage' refers to the aging process in French.

Tanaka Sake Brewery, located in Kamimachi, Kami District, Miyagi Prefecture. Established: 1789 (Kansei 1st year), commonly known by the brand name 'Manazuru'. At Tanaka Sake Brewery, we use high-quality rice and water, employing traditional methods (Yamahai and Kimoto brewing), with a focus on handmade processes such as all-koji fermentation, steaming rice in a koshiki, and using cedar warm barrels for yeast preparation, aiming for a 'distinctive sake quality'. It has a fragrant aroma, and when tasted, it offers a light sweetness. There is a refreshing acidity, and the aftertaste is exceptional. Perfect as a food pairing sake!! This is our first stock of 'Tanbayashi' in a long time!! Please be sure to try it!!

In December 2016, Yamagata Prefecture received the designation of 'GI Yamagata' for sake. 'GI' stands for Geographical Indication, a system that links the characteristics of a production area, such as traditional production methods, climate, natural environment, and soil, to the quality and social reputation of the product, registering and protecting the place name as intellectual property. It is similar to the system that protects regional brands like Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne in wine. Although there are examples of 'GI' certification in limited areas for sake, this is the first designation at the prefectural level, attracting significant attention. Yamagata Prefecture is home to 51 sake breweries. Generally, Yamagata sake is known for its soft and transparent quality, but with breweries equipped with the latest sake-making facilities, those that continue traditional handmade methods, and differences in water and brewers, each competes with its own individuality. It is unusual for the entire region to receive 'GI' certification.

In the sake-producing region of Tohoku, Yamagata Prefecture does not have a single brewery that stands out as a representative of the prefecture, which is why there is a consciousness to come together and promote the region as a whole. Additionally, the toji, or sake brewing master, is often the owner or an employee of the brewery, meaning that local technicians are in charge. In 1987, the Yamagata Prefecture Brewing Research Association was established to combine the strengths of each brewery for research and development. The local government also joined in, advancing the efforts. The willingness to share their own techniques and know-how without reservation, to learn from each other, to improve, and to strive together, along with the seriousness and diligence common among the people of Yamagata, has enhanced the quality of sake. The focus on breeding original sake rice from the prefecture has also played a significant role in improving sake quality. The collaboration among brewers, agricultural stakeholders, and the government is unique and has no precedent in other prefectures. In 1995, 'Dewa Sansan' was born, followed by 'Dewa no Sato' in 2005, and in 2015, the flagship sake rice from Yamagata, 'Yuki Megami', was introduced. 'Dewa Sansan', despite being cultivated only in Yamagata Prefecture, ranked fourth nationally (as of 2013) after Japan's representative sake rice varieties 'Gohyakumangoku', 'Yamada Nishiki', and 'Miyama Nishiki', gaining attention as a production area for sake rice.

A sake that captures the season and leaves a mark on the heart. 'Reframe' reflects the air of a summer night filled with fireflies in a single cup... ▼ Brewer's Comment ▼ Imagining the 'air of the night' where fireflies dance, feeling the coolness of a summer night. After the rain passes, enveloped in the quiet air of a summer night. I hope you drink while picturing the fleeting light of summer in the distance. A refreshing taste, crafted as a cup for early summer. On a night after the rain, a fleeting light dances gently beyond the lantern's glow. The momentary sparkle that only visits the pure waters of Yudagawa in Tsuruoka City is encapsulated in the name 'Fire Dropping.' 'Fire (Ho) Dropping (Ru)' refers to something that drops light, an ancient origin of fireflies. The light trails quietly flowing through the darkness of the night are layered into the light and airy mouthfeel. Although the sake has a slightly sweet design with a sake meter value of -5, the clean acidity of 1.9 tightens the overall experience, resulting in a refreshing taste without heaviness. The alcohol content is also a gentle 14%, achieving a light mouthfeel despite being unfiltered sake. 'Wagauji Fire Dropping' will accompany your night as a cup that lightly illuminates summer evenings. Anticipating the summer that is about to begin... feeling the fleeting nature of the short summer from afar...

A limited sake aiming for a refreshing taste like riding the waves with the wind!! Polished to 50% using Yamagata's original sake rice 'Yuki Megami', this unfiltered, raw junmai ginjo is crafted to be light and fresh, suitable for summer, as if riding the heat waves. 'Yuki Megami' is a sake rice developed by Yamagata Prefecture, following 'Dewa Sansan' and 'Dewa no Sato', and represents the culmination of over 30 years of sake rice development. It was born to create high-quality junmai ginjo sake entirely from Yamagata-produced rice, rather than relying on the king of sake rice, 'Yamada Nishiki'. 'Aerial' is a surfing technical term that refers to a dynamic technique of flying into the air using the power of the waves. Since Yunohama Beach in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, is considered the birthplace of surfing culture, the product name was chosen to convey a sense of respect, lightness, and freedom. It has a refreshing aroma with nuances similar to apples, a soft gas sensation right after opening, a smooth mouthfeel, and a fresh, clean umami that is light and juicy, creating a very pleasant and bright flavor profile. Enjoy the deliciousness thoroughly pursued to be enjoyable even in the hot summer.

～Moon Jellyfish～ -Cool summer pure rice daiginjo- In Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, there is the world's best jellyfish aquarium, the Jellyfish Dream Hall. It is the only place in the world that exhibits over 50 species of jellyfish. As a commemorative release for the renewal opening on June 1, 2014, the new product released that year was named 'Dewa Kirari 50%' with the subtitle 'Jellyfish'. It has a soft and elegant sweetness, along with a refreshing and crisp finish of gentle pure rice daiginjo. The refreshing aroma and bright acidity are perfect for summer! Great with food too!! By the way, the jellyfish on the label is said to be drawn by the innkeeper, Kozue Aihara. Be sure to enjoy it with summer ingredients..♪

This sake uses 100% of a special rice developed for Daiginjo and Junmai Daiginjo. In Yamagata Prefecture, farmers are working together to increase the quality of sake rice by improving the sorting ratio and producing larger grains. As a result, many high-quality rice grains are discarded along with broken and immature grains. The rice that is slightly smaller in size but of equal quality is discarded. The rice that has not undergone grade inspection and is milled up to 50% is the raw material for 'Eiei One Water.' Just because it is classified as 'non-standard' does not mean the quality of the sake is also 'non-standard.' This sake skillfully brings out the inherent characteristics of the rice, achieving both superior quality and cost performance. The refreshing taste of summer 'Eiei One Water' has made its debut this season! It features a slightly sweet sake quality with a refreshing acidity. This is the highest grade of non-standard rice from the original Yamagata sake rice, fully utilizing the excellent qualities of the original rice! Due to the type of rice used, it cannot be labeled as Junmai Daiginjo, but the production is equivalent to that of Junmai Daiginjo. You should be able to fully appreciate the delicate quality of this sake!

Shuwacchi! Limited Junmai Ginjo Active Nigori Nama!! The name evokes Ultraman, but contrary to its playful name, the sake quality is delicate and offers a refreshing finish! While active nigori sake is often sold during the pressing season, Sake Waji is intentionally shipped only during this time, making it a limited-time nigori sake! A lightly sparkling sake with a fizzy sensation, it has the sweetness of rice and is crisp to drink, a Junmai Ginjo!!

A super rare item available at only 5 special stores nationwide! This is the new brand 'Shuin' launched at the 'Shuhou' specialty store. 'Shu' refers to round grains like pearls, and 'in' represents the lingering taste! The beauty of pearls can be said to be a universal beauty for everyone. This sake has a lingering taste that everyone feels is beautiful, just like a pearl. When opened, a floral aroma spreads, and upon tasting, you first experience sweetness, followed by a subtle astringency (acidity) that harmonizes in your mouth. Even after swallowing, the rich flavor slowly expands, providing a continuous sense of satisfaction! This sake is perfect not only during meals but also for leisurely moments! The brewery wishes for you to experience the true taste without being influenced by preconceived notions about sake rice or polishing ratios, so most data is kept private. For reference, the specification is 'Junmai Daiginjo.' The specifications may change depending on the brewing lot, but they all feature a special high-polish ratio in the 30% range! If you're curious, the unpublished specifications can be revealed after tasting!! First, enjoy a sip♪

A refreshing image of a crisp and clear summer limited deliciousness!! This sake is brewed using Yamagata Prefecture's sake-brewing suitable rice 'Dewa Sansan', crafted to have a light and brisk drinking experience, keeping the summer season in mind. The ingredients are rice and rice koji, and it is a pure rice type, but the rice polishing ratio is not disclosed! There are no specific designations such as 'Junmai' or 'Junmai Ginjo' on the label. Achieving a dry sake quality with a low alcohol content in the 14-degree range! Comments on the label-----The blue sky, gentle sunlight, and crashing waves. It feels good to leisurely stroll along the beach while feeling the cool breeze, waiting for the arrival of a true summer. This product is crafted to achieve a refreshing and light drinking experience suitable for such a season. While discussing what kind of summer we should have this year, let's first enjoy a drink together.----------A gentle rising aroma reminiscent of melon and banana, the mouthfeel is smooth and light, with a soft gas sensation right after opening, and the fresh and beautiful umami is lightly dry, resulting in a crisp and refreshing taste! Enjoy the unique summer deliciousness of Joki Gen to the fullest!!

A special taste to overcome the heat!! This summer limited junmai sake is a blend of pure rice sake carefully brewed with 70% polished original sake rice 'Dewa no Sato' from Yamagata and special junmai sake brewed with domestic rice polished to 55% or less. To evoke a sense of coolness during the hot season, we focused on a Venetian blue bottle and a label design reminiscent of clear streams, along with a refreshing sake quality. 'Dewa no Sato' is a sake rice with a high occurrence rate of heart white (the part that causes off-flavors in sake is minimal), allowing for a clean sake quality without polishing, making it a very high cost-performance sake that can only be realized with Yamagata's local sake. It has a gentle aroma, a smooth mouthfeel, and a moderately fresh umami that is clear and smart, resulting in a crisp and well-balanced taste. Enjoy this special taste to overcome the heat to the fullest!!

Tawara Yuki showcases the deliciousness unique to summer! This highly popular Tawara Yuki makes its annual appearance in summer! This year, it is also available in limited quantities directly from the brewery! Just like the changing seasons that bring us joy in Japan, this Tawara Yuki series delights us with freshly squeezed sake, summer junmai ginjo, and autumn aged varieties throughout the seasons. With a subtle aroma that does not overwhelm, the well-rounded umami maintains a perfect balance of exquisite flavor even when served well chilled, creating a refreshing experience. Enjoy the summer limited junmai ginjo, renowned for its emphasis on the umami of rice, from Haneda Sake Brewery to the fullest!

Kudoki Jōzu Sake Mirai! This is a very popular bottle among the Kudoki Jōzu series, developed by Takagi Sake Brewery, known for the sake rice 'Sake Mirai 50'! It features a floral ginjo aroma and a rich, juicy fruit flavor with a soft and gentle mouthfeel. It has a refreshing aftertaste with a clean finish. Many people look forward to it every year, and it is especially popular among the Kudoki Jōzu series! Since it is usually a niche brand, sometimes it's nice to have a classic, very popular sake too!

Freshly pressed junmai sake stored unfiltered in a snow room. This has a more robust flavor compared to Wakanoi's seasonal 'Treasure' series! Overall gentle, yet the moderate umami gradually expands, making it recommended as a food pairing sake! Wakanoi Sake Brewery changes the label colors according to the seasons: 'Spring Treasure' green, 'Summer Treasure' navy, 'Autumn Treasure' red, and 'Winter Treasure' white. 'Good water, good air. And the makers have passion.' A river flows near the village's guardian deity, Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine, and when a well was dug downstream, clear spring water gushed forth like a fountain. This water has a quality well-suited for sake brewing, and the brewers were delighted to create delicious sake. This is the origin of the company name and brand. Wakanoi Sake is long-term stored at low temperatures in 'Yukimuro,' managed by the Yamagata Prefecture Iide Town Yukimuro Facility Management Association. The sake aged in this storage room, nestled at the foot of the sacred Mt. Iide, maintains a constant temperature of 0 to 3 degrees Celsius, allowing for a uniquely delicious experience.

This sake is made from the original sake brewing rice 'Dewasansan' from Yamagata Prefecture, polished to 60% to fully bring out the umami of the rice. It is carefully brewed and bottled in Nakagumi Muroka style, with pasteurization performed. Nakagumi refers to the luxurious sake that is bottled from the most quality portion of the mash, which has a well-balanced flavor and aroma during the pressing process. Muroka means that the sake has not undergone filtration processes, such as using activated carbon, to remove impurities and color, allowing you to fully experience the original flavor and character of the sake. It has a gentle aroma with nuances similar to apples, a smooth and silky mouthfeel, and a clear and beautiful umami that has a distinct presence, with a refreshing acidity that creates a bright impression! It covers a wide range of temperatures from chilled to warmed, allowing you to enjoy its delightful taste that pairs well with various foods!

A masterpiece of Junmai Ginjo that condenses the blessings of Yamagata, from the 'oldest brewery in Yamagata'!! The sake rice 'Dewasansan' is polished to 50%, and carefully brewed using Yamagata yeast, Yamagata water, and traditional handmade techniques, creating an 'all Yamagata' Junmai Ginjo sake. By fermenting slowly at low temperatures, it brings out a mellow mouthfeel, a solid richness, and a gorgeous and rich aroma! The aftertaste has a pleasant crispness, making it an excellent match with food. Enjoy the refined flavor woven from the terroir and techniques of Yamagata!!

Founded in the Netherlands in 1864, Heineken is one of the most famous premium beers in the world. Heineken takes pride in the fact that 25 million bottles are consumed daily in 192 countries around the globe, while never forgetting that quality is judged not by the scale of the brand, but by the purity of the beer. The rich and balanced flavor of Heineken, along with its subtle fruity aroma, has remained unchanged since 1873, using only three ingredients: 'water', 'barley malt', and 'hops', along with Heineken's unique 'Heineken A yeast'. Even as it spreads across borders, Heineken's passion for quality and taste remains unwavering. We serve it as freshly poured 'draft beer' rather than in a bottle.

<Characteristics of Kokumachi Beer> 1. Uses local ingredients from Sendai! By using locally sourced barley, which is the main ingredient of beer, we aim to create a system where you can enjoy local production for local consumption just by drinking it. 2. Natural CO2 from yeast Many small-scale craft beers connect CO2 gas cylinders to beer containers like kegs to force gas into the beer. 'Kokumachi Beer' allows yeast to slowly ferment inside the container after bottling or kegging, producing carbon dioxide that dissolves into the beer, resulting in fine bubbles and a complex flavor. 3. Bottled beer is delicious Kokumachi Beer is not bottled from kegs. It is bottled directly from the original container, maintaining the same quality as from a keg. Like wine, it has no expiration date. Enjoy the freshness of the newly made beer and the matured flavors of the aged ones.

Unique umami, tropical and spicy flavor, smooth alcohol sensation with a hint of bitterness. Amber-colored beer. A refined version of the recipe that won a gold medal at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2020. ⚪︎ Beer Style: Belgian Strong ⚪︎ Alcohol Content: 10%

This is the first beer I made thinking of creating a beer opposite to Super Dry. By using twice the usual amount of malt and adding honey, it has a rich and full-bodied flavor. It uses malt, hops, and ale yeast from England. This beer has a whiskey aroma, a fruity scent reminiscent of figs, and a dark color that you can feel in the body. It won the gold medal in the 'Barley Wine Style' category at the International Beer Cup 2021. Beer Style: Belgian Strong. Alcohol Content: 10%.

Mead is an alcoholic beverage made from honey. The origin of honey wine dates back to the Paleolithic era and is said to be the oldest alcoholic drink known to humanity. Gokumachi Mead 14 has a color and aroma reminiscent of champagne, and despite its high alcohol content, it is a refreshing sparkling mead. Alcohol content: 12%.

This beer was born from the idea of 'What would happen if we made beer using only local ingredients?' It is made with 100% 'Hope Barley' malt from Higashimatsushima in Miyagi Prefecture and hops from Ishinomaki, allowing you to directly taste the crops harvested from the land. ⚪︎ Beer Style: English Pale Ale ⚪︎ Alcohol Content: 6%

A craft beer made with 100% beer yeast found in the pear orchards of Rifu and barley from Higashimatsushima. Enjoy the floral aroma, complex flavor, and moderate bitterness! Silver Award in the Belgian Style Tripel category at the Japan Great Beer Awards 2026. Beer Style: Belgian Tripel. Alcohol Content: 8%.

A beer created with the desire to make lambic. Made with 100% 'Hope Barley' from Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture. A dry beer with a wine-like acidity and a hay-like aroma. It has a soft acidity from the lactic acid produced by the yeast and a moderate breadiness, making it a brut (dry) beer. Beer style: Lambic. Alcohol content: 6%.

A refreshing type of white beer made with 100% natural yeast from Rifu, perfect for hot days! Made with barley malt from Higashimatsushima, Miyagi Prefecture. (Wheat malt is sourced from Germany). ⚪︎ Beer Style: Belgian White ⚪︎ Alcohol Content 3.6%

HOCCA Cidre Sweet, created by a sake brewer from Awajiji, combines playful spirit with Yamagata apples to produce this sparkling HOCCA Cidre series. It captivates the heart with its natural honey-like sweetness and vibrant apple aroma! Made with apples from Yamagata Prefecture! Rich yet refreshing in taste. A dessert wine that highlights the sweet and sour notes of apples!

Using Cabernet Sauvignon from Kamiyama, Yamagata Prefecture. Color: Clear, bright purplish garnet. Aroma and taste: <Red/Medium body> The aroma of well-ripened black fruits like cassis and the scent of cooked jam, along with herbal notes, chocolate, and vanilla from the barrel, are harmonized. A slightly higher acidity provides a refreshing mouthfeel, leading to a youthful fruitiness, supported by rich tannins that give structure.

100% Kamiyama-grown Merlot from Yamagata Prefecture. Color: Ruby color with a purple hue and shine. Aroma and flavor: <Red/Medium body> A light aroma of red fruits like raspberry and cherry harmonized with herbal notes. Fresh fruitiness and gentle acidity balanced with smooth tannins create a well-rounded taste.

Type: Red Taste: Dry / Medium Body This is a secret wine that only winery personnel have been able to taste until now. Bottled without filtration to preserve the flavor and aroma of the wine. The ingredients used are Black Queen, Muscat Bailey A, and Merlot from Asahi Town, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a red wine with rich flavor and depth.

100% Campbell Early (slightly sparkling) Domaine Kelos is a small winery located in Araya, Tendō City, Yamagata Prefecture, which started in the summer of 2022. The wine is made from grapes harvested from old Campbell Early vines trained on trellises, undergoing secondary fermentation in the bottle. It features fine bubbles and distinctive aromas of sweet and sour cherries, strawberries, and yeast. The taste is dry with a hint of umami and slight bitterness from the yeast. Grape variety: Campbell Early, Yamagata Prefecture, Tendō City, Araya, KELOS Field 7-10, Sugar content 15.1% (Brix), Harvest dates 2025/8/31 and 9/1, Total production: 596 bottles.

As the name suggests, this wine is based on the brewing notes used by the grandfather of the current producer, Kazuhiro Sato, and recreates the brewing methods from 30 years ago. It is sweet, but with a firm acidity, giving it a well-defined structure. This sweet wine is recommended more as an aperitif or after-dinner drink rather than with meals! It’s perfect for sipping leisurely after finishing your meal at the second or third place.

This wine is made from 100% high-quality Yam Sauvignon grapes grown in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture (formerly Asahi Village) using fence cultivation! In Japan, it is not easy to cultivate European grape varieties, so to adapt to the Japanese climate and enhance resistance to pests and diseases, the maternal variety is the native Japanese grape Yamabudo (Vitis coignetiae), and the paternal variety is Cabernet Sauvignon, which was crossed to create Yam Sauvignon. 'Soleil Levant' (the rising sun) has a deep crimson color with a hint of purple, rich fruity aroma, and the wild taste of Yam Sauvignon! It is a dry red wine that offers softness, lightness, and a moderate body feel!

The remaining sediment collected from the tank after removing the clear liquid of each wine is settled and only the clear liquid is bottled. Therefore, the varieties and vintages are all mixed. It has a rich body, a refreshing acidity, and a rustic fruity aroma. Please be sure to try the taste of the grapes from Akayu Torikamisaka.

A wine used at the Ise-Shima Summit. A blend carefully selected from 140 barrels of barrel-aged Muscat Bailey A, Merlot, and Black Queen, bottled unfiltered and unheated! An exceptionally rich and fruity red wine with a full-bodied flavor!

A dry orange wine that combines the freshness of Delaware grapes with richness and depth from maceration fermentation! This charming orange wine is produced by a winery at the foot of the beautiful peak, Gassan, in Yamagata. Its orange color resembles the moon floating in the night sky, evoking the image of a rabbit that lives on the moon. Made using Delaware, a white wine grape variety, it is crafted through 'maceration fermentation' where the skins and juice are fermented together, bringing out a glossy orange hue! The taste is a dry flavor enriched with the freshness of Delaware and the depth from maceration fermentation!

La France, known as the 'Queen of Fruits' in the fruit kingdom of Yamagata. This wine expresses its noble aroma and smooth texture and flavor! Enjoy the deliciousness as if you are eating the fruit itself with this sweet fruit wine!!

Yamagata Prefecture Akayu, Yellow Magic Winery. A juicy, slightly sparkling wine made with Steuben! A beautiful bright raspberry red color. The approachable grape flavor spreads throughout the mouth, and the delicate, gentle bubbles further enhance the fruitiness, making it even fresher. The gradually permeating umami and moderate acidity create a flavor that becomes addictive! This deliciousness is definitely loved by everyone! Maybe? Haha. The refreshing drinking experience harmonizes well with the gentle bitterness of the tannins, providing excellent stability.

Yogurt sake made with 100% fresh milk from Zao Highland in Miyagi Prefecture, a representative dairy region of Tohoku. Using fresh 100% milk produced at the foot of the rich natural mountains in Zao Highland, it is crafted with carefully selected lactic acid bacteria, resulting in a smooth yet rich texture! No heat treatment, high-quality fresh liqueur!

This is a Japanese liqueur delivered by Shinzawa Brewery (Hakurakusei), which has been ranked first in the world sake rankings. It has a much richer and creamier taste compared to other manufacturers' yogurt liqueurs! Jersey cows are a breed originating from Jersey Island in the Channel Islands, located in the English Channel. Originally, this breed was created by crossing the French Breton and Normandy breeds, but it has been isolated and improved over many years on Jersey Island to produce royal milk for the royal family, resulting in a unique breed that yields the richest milk among dairy cows. It is a prestigious breed favored by the British royal family. The milk produced is only about one-third of what a regular cow yields, making it very expensive and precious. Those who have tried it know that once you drink this, other fruit wines will seem unsatisfactory, so be careful!

Due to being a super limited production, there may be instances of stock shortages. You can't drink this anywhere else! This is the super limited version of the 'Super Rich Yogurt Sake' series. This sake is made from 100% fresh milk produced in the hidden sake brewery in Zao Highland. It uses plenty of seasonal strawberries, allowing you to enjoy the sweetness and acidity of fresh strawberries. You'll understand once you drink it! The deliciousness is addictive and cannot be tasted anywhere else! This yogurt sake is crafted by Shinzakura Brewery, which has been awarded 'World Sake Brewery Ranking No. 1' for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2024. It is a creamy Japanese liqueur made with yogurt using 100% Jersey cow's fresh milk and sake. Yogurt is said to have a digestive effect due to lactic acid bacteria and is believed to enhance the body's immune system. Additionally, with an alcohol content of 5%, it is low in alcohol and easy to drink, making it popular not only among sake lovers but also among those who are a bit hesitant about alcohol! Of course, the classic Jersey fresh milk version is also available!

This is a representative of black tea, luxuriously using 'Earl Grey' blended with the refreshing aroma of 'Ceylon' tea leaves and citrus 'Bergamot'. It features the elegant taste of carefully brewed sake and the restrained sweetness of black tea. Enjoy it as a final drink after a meal, either on the rocks or mixed with milk or soda!

Using the varieties 'Fujigorou' and 'Shirakaga' carefully cultivated at Kishinami-en in Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture, this is a sake-based umeshu. The brewery is well-known for 'Hakurakusei', Shinzawa Brewery. By soaking 1.5 times the usual amount of plums, the deep flavor infused with plum essence and the refreshing taste of green plums spread throughout the mouth! Enjoy the crisp taste of green plums on the rocks or with soda!

HOCCA WINERY, located in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, is operated by Ohu Jiman, a sake brewery known for its unique offerings. They may also have rare shield wines in stock?? Cider Dry is a sparkling wine made from Yamagata Prefecture apples! It has a refreshing acidity that bursts through, a dry and cool crisp cider. The Fuji apples from Yamagata Prefecture are juiced in-house, carefully filtered, and undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle to create this sparkling cider. It has a floral aroma reminiscent of elderflower and honey, along with a concentrated apple nectar. The aftertaste is gentle, evoking the sensation of champagne! Wild Grape is a dry sparkling wine that delights both the taste and visual senses of the drinker! The playful spirit of sake makers and Yamagata's apples have given birth to the apple sparkling series

Natural pomegranate is carefully extracted with alcohol, and pomegranate juice is added for richness! By adding dry cranberries to enhance the aroma, the depth of acidity is achieved! You can feel a slight tannin-like astringency within the fresh acidity! <Recommended Mixing Options> - With soda - With tonic

A fresh and rich orange liqueur made using all parts of the non-standard oranges, including the peel, flesh, and zest! This crème-type liqueur is crafted using an abundance of non-standard oranges and the super-concentrated method that Kanegasaki Herbal Distillery excels at. It captures the bitterness of the orange peel, the freshness of the flesh, and the juicy flavor of the orange, providing a taste as if you are biting into the whole orange! Recommended with water or soda!

A bitter berry liqueur made from three types of berries: mulberry, blueberry, and chokeberry (aronia)! It features the astringency of aronia, a specialty product of Morioka, combined with the deep richness and sweetness of mulberry and the acidity of blueberry. The liqueur offers a cocoa-like richness, a refreshing aroma of blueberry, and a unique tannin sensation reminiscent of concentrated red wine, providing an unparalleled taste experience. Recommended mixers: black tea, tonic.

A genuine tea liqueur with an alcohol content of 30%! It uses a generous amount of popular health tea, Saraki Kuwa tea, and high-quality Ise Hojicha from Mie, finishing with cold-brewed Saraki Kuwa Hojicha to create a rich aroma and flavor of tea! The sweetness is moderate, with a higher alcohol content of 30 degrees! Recommended mixers: carbonated water, regular water, hot water.

The sharp acidity of fresh lemon perfectly matches the mellow sweetness of honey. The sweet and sour taste of honey lemon is addictive, a super lemon sour!

Enjoy the fresh and vibrant aroma of lychee! A sweet taste with a smooth and fresh super lychee sour!

A tea mix using Hokkaido black beans 'Kuro Senjaku' and a buckwheat tea mix with a rich buckwheat flavor! The taste of black beans and buckwheat creates a deliciousness that becomes addictive.

Crafting gin that brings out the aroma of native plants brewed in Kawauchi Village, Fukushima Prefecture. Naturadistill spreads north and south, with varying elevations in Japan. The native plants that inhabit the rich nature of Japan. Based on the aroma of these native plants, we have created a craft gin that is distinctly Japanese, 'Naturadistill'! With a refreshing citrus-like aroma based on 'Kayanomi' and a forest-like green scent. A softness with a hint of sweetness unfolds in the background. Various aromas intersect delicately. A faint sweetness can be felt when tasted. The best way to enjoy it is as a gin and tonic! Therefore, it will be served only with tonic water! Limited availability, so please come early!!

Limited to Yamagata Prefecture: 'Learn the new by revisiting the old.' Not only preserving tradition, but also constantly challenging ourselves. While maintaining tradition, we have achieved further evolution, pursuing a deliciousness that never gets boring. 'Kirara' is handcrafted with traditional methods, using carefully selected ingredients and the pure water of the snow country, and was born with the introduction of a special pot still. The finely detailed flavor and elegant aroma that have never been seen in previous shochu is a unique taste of 'Kirara'!

100% Yamagata-grown Wakawari used, from field preparation, sowing, growth management, to harvesting! Careful work is done with no pesticides for safety and peace of mind, and the soba is cultivated with great care, which is used as the ingredient. It is recommended to enjoy it on the rocks or with soda!

The shochu from Tora-ya, revived after half a century. A unique flavor and umami made with ginjo sake lees and rice. It is recommended to enjoy it simply on the rocks or with water!

A pleasant barrel-aged aroma with a soft, malty scent. Sweetness like vanilla and a smooth taste. This is a new flavor of blended whisky that combines the characteristics of 'Cafe Malt' and 'Cafe Grain' created at the Miyagikyo Distillery's 'Cafe Still', embodying both strength and gentleness. The 'Cafe Still' is an old-style machine introduced in 1963 by Masataka Taketsuru, who aimed to create a genuine blended whisky that could rival Scotland. He purchased an extremely old-fashioned still for the production of grain whisky for blending, focusing on ideal taste. The 'Cafe Still', now a rare existence in the world, has lower alcohol purity and distillation efficiency compared to other continuous stills, but it leaves a moderate sweetness and flavor components in the distillate. This is the deliciousness of grain whisky that Masataka sought. The rich 'Cafe Grain Whisky' is indispensable to Nikka's blended whisky. Limited to Miyagi Prefecture, rare.

Born from re-aging 'Marriage', it has a rich flavor and depth, with a beautifully expanding aroma. After blending malt and grain whiskies that have undergone aging, it is barrelled again and re-aged for several months. This re-aging is called 'Marriage', and during this time, whiskies with different characteristics blend deeply together, creating a harmonious deliciousness. Many whiskies that are re-aged are adjusted to an alcohol content of about 40-45% through dilution before bottling, but 'From The Barrel' keeps dilution to a minimum, setting the alcohol content at '51%'. Enjoy the robust drinking experience along with the rich and delicate harmony of aromas and flavors born from re-aging (Marriage)!

The recommendation is highball!

Our restaurant has only one table. However, the space and comfort are highly praised, making it easy to linger! If you have up to 6 people, you can create a private space just for your group! Enjoy Heineken draft beer, highballs, and seasonal fruit wines. Of course, we will assist you in creating great memories in our small shop with the changing selection of sake!