You can taste Kirin, KAETSU SAKE BREWERY CO.,LTD. from Niigata prefecture, and Yauemon, YAMATOGAWA SHUZOTEN Ltd. from Fukushima prefecture. Kirin (KAETSU SAKE BREWERY CO.,LTD.) Kaetsu Sake Brewery was found in 1880 in Fukushima prefecture (transferred to Niigata prefecture at 1886). Niigata prefecture is situated opposite position of Tokyo and faced to Japan Sea. Owing to these geographical features, it is very hot in summer and cold and one of the snowiest countries in winter. Niigata prefecture is famous for most delicious table rice “Koshihikari” and very nice domestic Sake. The brewery is located in Aga-machi where the Agano River and the Tokonami River join and is surrounded by many mountains. … Continue reading “Kirin” & “Yauemon” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro