Asahi Shuzo (Kubota)
| Years Active | 1830 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Tohoku/Niigata |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 朝日酒造 |
| Prefecture | Niigata |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Corporate (publicly traded) |
| Water Source | Soft water from Asahiyama area, fed by Shinano River watershed |
| Rice Varieties | Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei (co-developed); Koshi-Ibuki; Yamadanishiki |
| Toji School | Echigo |
| Production Size | Large (~80000 koku) |
| Key Brands | Kubota Manju; Kubota Senju; Kubota Hekiju; Kubota Suiju; Asahi Yamahai |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Ginjo; Honjozo; Tokubetsu Junmai |
| Website | asahi-shuzo.co.jp/en/ |
| Coordinates | 37.4253, 138.8575 |
About Asahi Shuzo (Kubota)
Kubota brand launched in 1985 revolutionized premium sake marketing. Helped develop Koshitanrei rice variety with Niigata Prefecture.