Note: Distinct from Imada Shuzo (Fukucho) in Higashihiroshima. Located in Mihara. Fukumusume means ‘Lucky Girl.’ A traditional small brewery focused on local market.

Located in Onomichi, the picturesque hillside port city. Small production brewery serving the local community and restaurants of the Onomichi area.

Kure-based brewery. Has innovated with modern branding including their English-named ‘Sea Bird’ label aimed at younger consumers. Kure’s naval heritage influences the local sake culture.

Located in the beautifully preserved Takehara historic district. Ryusei means ‘Dragon Power.’ Won Hiroshima prefecture awards consistently. Known for rich umami-forward yamahai and kimoto styles.

Located in the Bitchu region of western Okayama. Kamomidori brand means duck green. Uses the soft underground water from the Takahashi River system. Strong emphasis on locally grown Omachi rice from the Okayama plain.

Gozenshu means Sake for the Lord – historically supplied to the local daimyo. Champions Okayama’s Omachi rice. Revived ancient bodaimoto fermentation method. Okayama is the homeland of Omachi rice.

Multi-beverage producer making sake craft beer whisky and gin. Kiwami Hijiri is premium sake brand. Uses Okayama’s heritage Omachi rice. One of Japan’s pioneering craft distillery-brewery combinations.

Located in Tsuyama a historic castle town in northern Okayama (Mimasaka region). The Yoshii River provides clean mountain-fed water. Known for robust full-bodied sake suited to the hearty cuisine of the mountainous interior.

Brand Taka means noble/precious. Current generation rebranded from Chofu to Taka with terroir-driven philosophy. Operates as Domaine Taka growing own rice. Shimonoseki is famous for fugu (pufferfish) and sake pairing.

Name means Asian Beauty or Oriental Beauty. Devastated by floods in 2013 but rebuilt stronger. Known for elegant feminine style. Prime Minister Abe served Toyo Bijin at G20 summit. Hagi is a UNESCO World Heritage castle town.