Kakuboshi (Takasago Shuzo)

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1906 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 角星 (高砂酒造)
Prefecture Miyagi
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from Kesennuma bay area aquifer
Rice Varieties Miyamanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Kura no Hana
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kakuboshi; Suicho; Minami Sanriku
Famous Brands Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Futsu-shu
Website Unknown
Coordinates 38.9067, 141.5706

About Kakuboshi (Takasago Shuzo)

Located in the fishing port of Kesennuma, famous for shark fin and bonito. Sake designed to pair with the abundant local seafood. Survived 2011 tsunami. Embodies the resilience of Sanriku coast communities.