Small traditional Wakayama brewery in the Arita area, famous for mikan (mandarin oranges). Wakayama’s brewing tradition is deeply connected to its agricultural heritage. Clean soft water style.

Named after the three-legged crow Yatagarasu from Japanese mythology, a divine guide. Located in Yoshino, famous for cherry blossoms and sacred mountains. Uses Yoshino cedar for taru-zake.

Named after the Seven Spearsmen of Shizugatake – seven samurai heroes from the famous 1583 battle near the brewery. 15th-generation family operation. Champions local Shiga rice Tamazakae. Founded in the Sengoku warrior era.

Grows Yamadanishiki locally in Shiga – unusual as it is far from Hyogo. Terroir-focused approach with named single-field sakes. Azolla series named after a fern used in organic rice paddies.

Known for robust yamahai and kimoto styles. Uses traditional wooden brewing tools (ki-oke). Located on the western shore of Lake Biwa, Japan’s largest lake. Fuki means immortal spring. Aged koshu program.

Located near Hikone Castle, a national treasure. Kinoen means Golden Turtle, symbolizing longevity. Traditional small-scale brewing in the historic Nakasendo post-town area of Shiga.

Young dynamic brewery producing sake under KID brand, umeshu under Tsuru-Ume brand, and craft beer. Wakayama is Japan’s top plum-growing prefecture. Modern branding and innovative approach.

BC stands for Biochemical Creation. Major umeshu (plum wine) producer alongside sake. Operates extensive plum orchards in Wakayama. Also produces shochu, spirits and food products. Beautiful Japanese garden at headquarters.

Zaku means creation/opus. Won Champion Sake at IWC (International Wine Challenge). Each expression has a unique English subtitle (Inspiration, Impression, Elegance). Suzuka is also famous for its F1 circuit.

Traditional family brewery in the Hisai area of Tsu city. Named after the founder Tanaka Rokubee. Maintains small-batch artisanal production. Mie prefecture has a quiet but deep sake brewing tradition.