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BORN · Kato Kichibee Shoten · Fukui · est. 1860

BORN the Earth / Hoshi

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Polished to 35%, with white peach, a soft texture and a clean finish.

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Junmai-DaiginjoBacchus Global cold-chain mark
RiceYamada Nishiki
Polish35%
ABV15%
Volume500 ml
Method−5°C, up to 1–2 years
RegionFukui (Sabae)
The sake

Yamada Nishiki, polished to 35%

BORN the Earth / Hoshi is a junmai daiginjo made with contract-grown Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo’s Special A districts, with a rice-polishing ratio of 35%. The producer describes a blend of sake matured at −5°C for up to one to two years.

Taste profile

A clear aroma, deep yet fresh

Sensory profile

The aroma is clear, with soft nuances of peach and cream.

The taste carries depth while staying fresh, continuing into a fine, delicate texture.

Typical range: 0–10 °C.

The brewery

Sabae, Fukui — since 1860

Kato Kichibee Shoten was established in Sabae, Fukui, in 1860. The brewery has produced junmai styles exclusively since 2003 and matures its sake below 0 °C before release. BORN’s identity is built around rice, water, time and a clean, layered house style.

Official brewery website

READ & DISCOVER · 3 QUESTIONS

BORN the Earth: separate 35% from −5°C.

Read the polishing ratio, the cold-maturation figure, and the soft aroma comparisons.

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You can refer to the text as you answer

Question 1

What polishing ratio does the BORN the Earth / Hoshi page state?

  1. 35%
  2. 50%
  3. 80%
Read the answer and explanation

Correct answer: A — 35%

The page gives a 35% polishing ratio for Yamada Nishiki. Do not import the figure from a different BORN product.

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Question 2

At what temperature does the producer say the sake used in the blend was matured?

  1. Plus 35°C
  2. Minus 5°C
  3. Plus 50°C
Read the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B — Minus 5°C

The page describes a blend of sake matured at −5°C for up to one to two years. The 35% figure is polishing, while −5°C is temperature.

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Question 3

Which two soft nuances are named in “Taste profile”?

  1. Cask wood and smoke
  2. Yuzu and sansho
  3. Peach and cream
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Correct answer: C — Peach and cream

The page uses peach and cream as aroma comparisons. It is not an ingredient statement about fruit juice or dairy.

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Awards

Verified international recognition

Los Angeles International Wine Competition2026 — Gold Medal — Glass & Bottle category / Gold Medal; 2018 — Gold Medal — Package Design, Saké Design category
San Francisco International Wine Competition (SFIWC)2022 — Double Gold Medal — Highest Honour; 2018 — Double Gold Medal — Highest Honour
Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition2017 — Gold Medal
CommendedIWC 2026 — Commended

International results are compiled from Kato Kichibee Shoten’s official award archive and grouped by competition. Existing exact-label IWC and Japanese competition records are retained. Different products and specifications are excluded.

Culinary affinity

Toward sushi, seafood and dairy

The clear aroma and fresh taste show a natural affinity with sushi, sashimi, oysters, scallops and other seafood. Dishes built around butter, cheese or olive oil are good candidates as well.

  • Sushi and sashimi
  • Oysters and scallops
  • White fish dishes
  • A cheese-based dish

Pairing guide — Sake

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