Name means Eagle’s Tail. Located near Hanamaki city in central Iwate. Traditional Nanbu Toji brewing methods maintained. Hanamaki was home to beloved poet and author Kenji Miyazawa.

Located in coastal Kamaishi heavily impacted by the 2011 tsunami. The brewery survived and became a symbol of regional resilience. Name means Beach Plovers evoking the Sanriku coast. Sake designed to pair with Sanriku seafood.

Historic Morioka brewery with over 250 years of history. Tsukino Wa brand represents their modern premium line. Located in central Morioka making it easily accessible to visitors. One of Morioka’s heritage breweries.

Tsukinowa means Moon Ring. Produces the evocatively named Ginga no Shizuku (Drops of the Milky Way) inspired by Kenji Miyazawa’s Night on the Galactic Railroad. Ishidoriya area has strong agricultural traditions.

Original brewery in Rikuzentakata was completely destroyed by the 2011 tsunami with tragic loss of seven employees. Rebuilt in nearby Ofunato. Yukikko brand is beloved local winter sake. Story of resilience and rebuilding is profoundly moving.

Aizu Musume means Daughter of Aizu. Small artisanal brewery known for graceful feminine-styled sake. Located near historic Iimoriyama hill where the Byakkotai (White Tiger Force) made their tragic last stand.

One of Iwate’s largest and most established breweries. Name means Dawn Opening. Multiple gold medals at Annual Japan Sake Awards. Located in Morioka city center making it easily accessible. Comprehensive lineup from everyday to ultra-premium.

Named after the Nanbu Toji guild – one of Japan’s three great toji guilds originating from this Oshu/Maesawa region. Serves as cultural ambassador for the Nanbu toji craft tradition. Produces a range from premium to everyday sake.

Sharaku brand launched in 2007 and became an instant sensation. Named after the mysterious ukiyo-e artist Toshusai Sharaku. Located near Tsuruga Castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu. One of Japan’s fastest-rising sake brands.

Won IWC Champion Sake trophy in 2015 with their Junmai Daiginjo. One of Fukushima’s largest producers. Known for accessible quality at reasonable prices. Helped restore Fukushima’s sake reputation after 2011.