Sakata Shuzo

Sakata Shuzo, established in 1896 in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a brewery blessed by the rich natural environment of the Shonai Plain, facing the Sea of Japan. The brewery utilizes high-quality rice and pristine subsoil water from the Chokai Mountains to craft its sake. Its flagship brand, "Jokigen," meaning "piled-up joy," aims to bring happiness to those who drink it. Sakata Shuzo places a strong emphasis on ginjo-style sake brewing, harmonizing traditional techniques with modern equipment. They meticulously bring out the maximum umami from the rice, producing refined and elegant sake with a delicate texture. The brewery maintains deep ties with its local community, actively using locally sourced sake rice and contributing to regional agricultural development. Its high-quality sake has garnered significant acclaim both domestically and internationally, earning the affection of numerous sake enthusiasts.