Shuzokotekimai (Brewing rice)

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Kusudama Tokubetsu Junmai "Sarubobo" Cup

A dry but soft little sake, with a hidden umami richness typical of Gifu and the local hidahomare...

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Chiyomusubi "Oyaji" Junmai Ginjo Cup

Cute packaging aside, this is a great junmai ginjo with a fascinating story. Goriki is Tottori's long-lost heirloom rice brought back...

Tedorigawa Yoshidagura Junmai Yamahai "U"

One of Japan's most creative young guns is rapidly redefining the now-famous Tedorigawa brand. Where you see the name...

Terada Honke Junmai Namagenshu Kimoto "Gonin Musume- Shizen no Manma" (4/26)

"Bountiful, bright juicy plum, mouthwatering acidity, Skittles!, goat caramel, hazelnut toffee, brown rice syrup, mushrooms, carrot juice, ginger candy,...

Kirei 92 Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu

Akabu Junmai Ginjo Akiagari "Kohaku": Amber (2026)

Akabu, Autumn style! 2026- Nina's take: a little tart, asian pear, mellower sweetness than in past years without...

Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai Cup

Nanbu Bijin's signature brand, which uses locally-grown Iwate Ginotome rice and which, some might say, contributed to a...

Fukuraijun Hon Mirin

If you've never had hon (translating to authentic or original) mirin, you are in for a real surprise....

Hanatomoe Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu Mizumoto (2026)

Psychedelic notes of juicy, melty persimmon, apricot, and melon, fresh ricotta cheese, nattou, bright daikon radish and grapefruit,...

Hanatomoe Junmai Taruzake "Tarumaru"

From this very traditional style of sake, expect powerful pepper, juniper, lemon zest and herbal notes on a...

Shibata Junmai Ginjo "Black" Flask

Shibata “Black” Junmai Ginjo uses a rare rice from Hokkaido known as Ginpu, which produces clean and crisp...