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Beyond Kumamoto, Beyond Kyushu — Ubusuna Sake Is Now Taking Korea by Storm There are many types of nihonshu with a sparkling character, but the kind of carbonation that Ubusuna delivers—only Ubusuna can create it. The sake I’m introducing today is Ubusuna, a bottle that stands alongside Nabeshima as a representative of Kyushu—so popular that […]

Born the Same Year as Hello Kitty: The Story of Denshu, Aomori’s Legendary Sake In 1974—22 years before I was born—a sake called Denshu was released in Aomori Prefecture. As of 2026, it ranks 5th nationwide on Sakenowa and 29th on Sake Times. Its birth required a bold decision—to go against the mainstream. And the

Akabu Brewery: The Samurai Spirit of Rising Again After Disaster The brewery I’m introducing today, Akabu Shuzo, carries a history that forced it to rebuild itself from the ground up. It was originally founded in 1896 in a town called Otsuchi, in Iwate Prefecture. Then, in 2013, a new brewery was established in Morioka. The

Nabeshima — the sake that defines Saga Prefecture. The Nabeshima I’m introducing today is made by Fukuchiyo Shuzo, a brewery located in Saga Prefecture. If you had to name one of the most famous sake not only in Saga but in the entire Kyushu region, Nabeshima would definitely come up in the conversation—probably at about

Hiroki(飛露喜) is perfect choice in Fukushima. And also this one, Sharaku(寫楽) There’s a sake shop in Fukuoka called Hisaya. If you like nihonshu, chances are you know this shop—whether you’re Japanese or Korean. It’s that well known. One reason is their lineup: they carry many famous sake from breweries all over Japan, making it one

Location: Yamaguchi Prefecture

A small but formidable brewery from Yamaguchi Prefecture, which is also known as the home of Dassai. Here, I would like to introduce Wakamusume.

Beau Michelle, from Tomono Shuzo in Saku City (佐久市).
Location: Nagano Prefecture

Among all the sake I drank in June 2025, Beau Michelle was the most impressive.
And when winter came, the Snow White I drank was also outstanding.

About two years ago, I graduated from sneakers and started