History & Regions

This article compares sake from Nada and Niigata from the perspectives of water quality, climate, history, and flavor. It explains the contrast between the hard “Miyamizu” water of Nada and the soft snowmelt water of Niigata, as well as the background behind rich, full-bodied styles and the refined “tanrei karakuchi” profile.

This article explores the history of sake through historical sources such as Kojiki and Engishiki. From mythological references and temple brewing traditions to the distribution revolution of the Edo period and the scientific modernization of the Meiji era, it traces how sake evolved across the centuries.

A detailed look at the history of sake! From the "kuchikamizake" of the Yayoi period to the temple-brewed sake of the Nara period, the golden age of the Edo period, and its global expansion in modern times, discover how sake has evolved over time.