Kojima Shuzo (Koro)

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1886 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 小島酒造
Prefecture Yamagata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Mogami River basin groundwater
Rice Varieties Dewasansan; Yamadanishiki; Miyamanishiki
Toji School Local Yamagata
Production Size Small
Key Brands Koro; Kojima no Homare
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website N/A
Coordinates 38.1069, 140.0361

About Kojima Shuzo (Koro)

Small artisanal brewery in the rural Nagai area. Known for traditional hand-crafted approach. Produces limited quantities with emphasis on quality over volume.