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“Sanzen” & “Kitanosho” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro

You can taste Sanzen, Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co.,Ltd from Okayama prefecture, and Kitanosho, Funaki Sake Brewery from Fukui prefecture.

Sanzen (Kikuchi Sake Brewing Co.,Ltd)

One of Western Japan’s transportation hubs, Okayama is very conveniently located just 1 hour from Kyoto and about 35 minutes from Hiroshima by Shinkansen. Kurashiki is located in Okayama Prefecture, not far from the prefectural capital of Okayama City. Kurashiki has a preserved canal area that dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867), when the city served as an important rice distribution center.

The roots of Omachi rice is from Okayama Prefecture. Among consumers, there are many fans of sake brewed from Omachi rice as it has a special subtle and smooth flavor. If compared to the dry, crisp sake make from Yamada Nishiki rice, sake made from Omachi rice has a rich, thick flavor.

Kikuchi Sake Brewery began business in 1878. This “Sanzen” and “Kiseki No Osake” brewery stands at a corner of the traditional wholesale district in the Tamashima area of Kurashiki City.

There was one of many port towns for the large, wooden stone-hauling ships that departed from the Bitchu area. Boasting excellent water quality from the Takahashi River valley and together with the superior rice strains Omachi and Yamada Nishiki, quality-oriented is our motto in producing sake the traditional way.

The brewery owner and the brew master To Kikuchi brew “Sanzen”with commitment to quality and a passion for the most excellent sake.

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Sanzen Tokubetsu Junmai Omachi 燦然(さんぜん) 特別純米酒 雄町 720ml

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Kitanosho (Funaki Sake Brewery)

Founded in the Owada district of Fukui City in 1866. It has about 150 years history.

The center of Fukui was once called Kitanosho. Kitanosho Castle, which was said to be one of the biggest castles in Japan at that time, was built by Shibata Katsuie, a military commander during the Warring States Period and a ruler of Echizen province. He concentrated his efforts especially on civil administration. He also worked on the development of the castle town and established the foundation of today’s Fukui City.

There are statues and monuments to a number of historical personages throughout the city.

Using the pure water of Fukui and the nation’s top quality rice in the cool snowy climate, Fukui’s local sake is made with the brewers’ love and skill. Fukui has many kinds of local sake that are unique and rich in flavor.

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Kitanosho Junmai Ginjo Sake “Jungin” 舟木酒造　北の庄　純米吟醸　醇吟 720ml

Funaki Sake Brewery Home page

 

DATE AND TIME

2018/09/05 (Wed)～2018/09/11 (Tue) 10:00～20:00

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LOCATION

Seibu Ikebukuro B1F

〒171-0022 Tokyo, Toshima, Minamiikebukuro, 1 Chome−28−1

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Access

Directly connect
Ikebukuro Station South Exit, Exit 38, Exit 36

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For more information visit, 今週の酒と肴

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The 10th Yamaguchi Jizake Ishin

Taste 20 breweries from Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi is a prefecture in Japan’s Chugoku region, on the southwest side of Honshu Island.

Quiet and rural yet historically significant, Yamaguchi Prefecture was home to the samurai clan that shaped modern Japan. Hagi City in the old domain’s capital hosts one of the most beautifully preserved castle towns in Japan. Yamaguchi is also renowned for stunning natural scenery, including Akiyoshi-do—the largest limestone cavern in the country.

Yamaguchi is where Dassai, one of the most popular brands of sake, is brewed. It is also home to other delicious sake brands and local dishes.

Blessed with abundant natural gifts, this region has a wealth of ingredients, including seafood, with a gourmet culture that has flourished since ancient times. For example, fugu dishes (puffer fish), a representative Japanese winter delicacy, are a local specialty.

In Yamaguchi puffer fish is referred to as “fuku”, rather than the traditional Japanese word “fugu.” There’s actually a deeper meaning behind the local name- in Yamaguchi, fuku is thought of as a fish that brings happiness, and so the fish became known as “fuku” (or “happiness”) in Yamaguchi.

You can taste Yamaguchi Sake with Yamaguchi sea food dinner, of course “fuku” included.

Reservation required

DATE AND TIME

2018/10/03(Wed)

19:00 – 21:00 (Reception start 18:30)

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LOCATION

HOTEL CHINZANSO TOKYO Orion〔Grand Hall TSUBAKI〕5F

10-8, Sekiguchi 2-chome, Bunkyo-ku, 112-8680 Tokyo

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Access

Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line “Edogawabashi Station” 10 min walk from exit 1a

Ticket

¥8,000 (500ppl)

Sit-down dinner is provided individually. Complimentary Gift included.

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e-plus Reservation required 

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For more information visit, 山口県酒造組合

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Sake of Gunma Festival 2018

At this fair, rare sake of Gunma cherished by connoisseurs is introduced. You can try out a variety of sake representing the local breweries to find your favorite one. Join us with your drinking pals.

Gunma Prefecture is located right at the center of the Japanese islands. The shape of the prefecture resembles a crane flapping its widely spread wings so much, as it is referred to as “Gunma Prefecture with the shape of a soaring crane” in a local card game which is popular among residents of the prefecture. Gunma is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, such as famous mountains including Jomo-Sanzan (three famous mountains in Gunma: Akagi, Haruna and Myogi), Mt. Asama and Mt. Tanigawa and Oze national park.

Sake brewing has flourished in Gunma Prefecture, which is blessed with good-tasting cold water. Many unique sakes called Jizake (local sake) are made throughout the Prefecture.

Only 100 kilometers away from Tokyo. Gunma is Best onsen area!

Gunma Prefecture has more than 200 onsen (hot spring), most notably the four onsen areas, Kusatsu, Ikaho, Minakami, and Shima. The reason this prefecture is famous throughout the entire country as the Onsen Country is not just because there are so many. The onsen in Gunma have a great variety of water compositions, flow rates, histories, and culture. Gunma has many of Japan’s best onsen, including the onsen with Japan’s highest flow rate, the onsen that was selected as the first in Japan’s Top 100 Onsen, the first designated Nationally Certified Onsen, and one of the Three Beautifying Onsen in Japan.

After tasting Gunma sake, why don’t you want to take a trip to Gunma?



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DATE AND TIME

2018/10/10(Wed)

16:30 – 20:00

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LOCATION

Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan 12F

2 Chome-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo 100-0006

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Access

1 min. walk from JR “Yurakucho” Station Kyobashiguchi Exit・Chuoguchi Exit (Ginza side)
1 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line “Yurakucho” Station Exit D8・”Ginza 1 Chome” Station Exit No.2
3 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line・Ginza Line・Hibiya Line “Ginza” Station Exit C9

Ticket

¥2,000

Advance ticket Link
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At the Door
¥3,000

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For more information visit, 群馬県酒造協同組合