Yuri brand brewed by Yuri Hayashi – one of Japan’s pioneering female toji (brewmasters). The Yuri label showcases a delicate elegant style specifically crafted by her. Historic Aizu-Wakamatsu brewery in the heart of the old samurai town.
Small artisanal brewery in the Iwaki coastal area of Fukushima. Focused on quality over quantity. Persevered through the challenges following the 2011 earthquake in neighboring areas.
Small traditional brewery in central Fukushima. Known among local sake enthusiasts. Maintains traditional brewing practices in the Nihonmatsu area which has a cluster of historic sake breweries at the base of Mt. Adatara.
Founded by charismatic brewer Yujin Yusa who previously worked at another Fukushima brewery. Known for innovative sparkling sake line. Name literally means Popular Brewery. Also produces rice-based shochu and spirits.
Located in Kitakata city famous for ramen noodles. Historic brewery complex includes a sake museum. Grows own rice on company-owned paddies. Yauemon brand named after founding family patriarch. Kitakata has one of Japan’s highest per-capita brewery counts.
Historic Kitakata brewery dating to 1717. Kinpou means Golden Treasure. Kitakata region’s clean soft water and cold winters provide ideal brewing conditions. Traditional approach with careful attention to rice polishing.
Located in the Osaki rice-growing heartland of Miyagi. Sparkling sake line has gained attention. Name means pine of the interior. Miyagi prefecture is major rice-producing area contributing to abundance of sake breweries.
Small artisanal brewery in Nagai city. Name Seppiko evokes snow and purity. Traditional hand-crafted methods with tiny production runs. Represents the quiet craft heritage of Yamagata’s smaller breweries.
Sister brand to Kariho under the Akita Seishu company. Dewatsuru means crane of Dewa (historical name for Akita/Yamagata region). Known for traditional methods including yamahai and kimoto. Produces richer fuller style compared to Kariho’s lighter profile.
One of the few remaining breweries within Sendai city proper. Historic brewery in the Aoba district near Sendai castle ruins. Small production serving primarily local restaurants and shops. Represents urban brewing tradition.
