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Over Three Decades at the Pinnacle: The Present Vision of Tatsugoro Takagi

JUYONDAI (Takagi Shuzo) was featured in DANCHU! In 1994, when Tanrei Karakuchi (light and dry) sake was at the height of its popularity, “Juyondai” made a shocking debut. It captured immediate attention with its innovative Hojun Umakuchi (rich and flavorful) taste profile, combined with the buzz surrounding a young brewery heir crafting the sake himself. […]

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Sparkling ambitions: Yamanashi Meijo steers sake forward

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Gikyo: The Uncompromising Art of Authentic Japanese Sake

GIKYO was featured in DANCHU! In a world of ever-changing trends, “Gikyo” (brewed by Yamachu Honke Shuzo in Aichi Prefecture) stands as a beacon of unwavering integrity and rustic sophistication. Featured in the renowned culinary magazine dancyu as a deeply revered sake, Gikyo is capturing the hearts of connoisseurs who appreciate the true, unadorned essence […]

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A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation: Nagai Sake Collaborates with DENHAM to Showcase Premium Sake in Cortina

NAGAI SAKE was featured in 北関東ITトレンド local book Nagai Sake Co., Ltd. (Kawaba Village, Gunma Prefecture), a historic brewery dedicated to creating the ultimate value in sake under the theme of “Tradition and Innovation,” has announced a strategic partnership with the premium denim brand DENHAM. Together, they are launching a joint project to introduce authentic […]

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Yamanashi Meijo, the Brewery of Famed Sake “Shichiken,” Opens “Shukuba esoto” Lodging

The brewery has revitalized a branch family estate. A private, single-booking villa accommodating only one group per day, infused with brewing philosophy and local blessings. YAMANASHI MEIJO (SHICHIKEN) was featured in Richesse By Mina Kono | Published: June 1, 2026 Yamanashi Meijo, a venerable sake brewery renowned for its “Shichiken” brand, has opened a private, […]

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“Not a Company I Can Handle Alone” — 6th Generation Head of Hamada Syuzou Focuses on Empowering Young Talents

By Rumi Yokoyama Published: 2016.04.07 (Last Updated: 2026.04.07) Kotaro Hamada, the 6th generation head and President & CEO of Hamada Syuzou. He joined the company as a fresh graduate in 2017. Starting with two years of experience in the production department, he worked hands-on across all divisions before assuming the role of President & CEO […]

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Japanese Sake Brand “SAKE HUNDRED” Collaborates with Gucci Giardino to Release Limited-Edition Sparkling Sake “MIKKA”

— Only 100 Bottles Available Japanese sake brand “SAKE HUNDRED” will launch “MIKKA,” a collaborative sparkling sake created with Gucci Giardino—the only GUCCI-affiliated bar in Japan—on June 3. Priced at 198,000 yen, the product will be available in a strictly limited run of 100 bottles, offered exclusively at Gucci Giardino and Gucci Osteria da Massimo […]

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How the Past Decade Has Transformed Sake

Tatsugoro Takagi on the Legacy and Future of Juyondai JUYONDAI was featured in Esquire magazine In 1994, at the height of the dry, light “tanrei karakuchi” trend, Takagi Shuzo’s “Juyondai” sparked a revolution with its rich, umami-driven style. Now in 2023, having succeeded to the family name as the 15th-generation head, Tatsugoro Takagi reflects on […]

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SHOCHU REPUBLIC’s Authentic Shochu Wins Double Awards at TWSC 2026— Shochu & Awamori Division

“Sweet Potato Robbin” takes the Supreme Gold; “Barley Bunny” earns Silver Nanzan Bussan Corporation (headquartered in Suginami, Tokyo; CEO: Daiki Nakayama) is pleased to announce that two expressions from its internationally focused authentic shochu brand, SHOCHU REPUBLIC, have been awarded at the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition 2026 (TWSC 2026) — Shochu & Awamori Division, Japan’s only and […]

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Shichiken Hakushin Triumphs as Champion Sake at IWC 2025

This year, the judging for the “SAKE Division” of the International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025—recognized as one of the world’s largest and most prestigious wine competitions—was successfully held in London. The IWC SAKE Division, launched in 2007 in partnership with the Japan Sake Brewers Association Junior Council (Sake Samurai), has grown into the world’s largest […]