You can taste Ginrei Gassan, GASSAN SAKE BREWERYCO.,LTD from Yamagata prefecture, and Hatsuhinode, Haneda Shuzo from Kyoto prefecture. Ginrei Gassan (GASSAN SAKE BREWERY CO.,LTD) Gassan sake brewery is located in Sagae, Yamagata. Yamagata Prefecture is situated on the Sea of Japan side of Japan’s Tohoku region. Located approximately 300 km north of Tokyo, it can be reached in about three hours via the Yamagata Shinkansen. Sagae is a small town situated in the middle of Yamagata Prefecture, and is most famous for its delicious, homegrown cherries. It is accounting for 70% of Japan’s national production. Meltwater from Mount Gassan, the highest peak of the Three Mountains of Dewa, filters down … Continue reading “Ginrei Gassan” & “Hatsuhinode” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro