Tanaka Shuzo (Manaturu)

Operating Tohoku
Years Active 1789 – present
Region Tohoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 田中酒造店 (真鶴)
Prefecture Miyagi
Status Operating
Owner Family (Tanaka family)
Water Source Soft well water from Naruko area
Rice Varieties Kura no Hana; Miyamanishiki; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Small
Key Brands Manaturu; Manaturu Junmai Daiginjo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 38.5739, 140.8511

About Tanaka Shuzo (Manaturu)

Tiny brewery in northern Miyagi near the Naruko hot spring gorge area. Manaturu means ‘true crane.’ Extremely limited production with a loyal local following. Traditional Nanbu brewing methods.