11/09/2026
🍶 Discover Niigata’s Craft Innovation: Tsunan & Takarayama Breweries! 🍶
❄️This month, we are showcasing two remarkable Niigata breweries that bridge centuries-old sake tradition with modern innovation—Tsunan Sake Brewery and Takarayama Sake Brewery!
✨ BREWERY HIGHLIGHTS & UNIQUE FEATURES ✨
🏔 Tsunan Sake Brewery (津南醸造)
Born in a secluded mountain region blessed with over 1,000 years of nature, Tsunan crafts its sake using local spring water from pure mountain snowmelt and regionally cultivated Gohyakumangoku rice.
🌟 Featured Unique Pour — GO VINTAGE (Junmai Ginjo): A rare departure from fresh sakes, this expression embraces long aging to develop an unparalleled, complex character and distinctive depth.
🏺 Takarayama Sake Brewery (たからやま醸造)
Renowned for its small-batch artisanal spirit, Takarayama focuses on sustainable harmony, partnering with passionate local farmers to use naturally grown Yamada Nishiki rice.
🌟 Featured Unique Pour — Prototype W**e Barrel Aged: Pushing the boundaries of sake making, this experimental "Shubo-shu" series is aged in w**e barrels—creating an elegant, w**e-like clarity and acidity that beautifully bridges Japanese sake with modern fine dining.
🍶 EXCLUSIVE IN-STORE SAKE TASTING 🍶
Experience these unique aged and barrel-finished creations in person!
Join us for live tastings across two weekends:📅
Dates:
-Week 1: 11th – 13th September (Fri, Sat & Sun)
- Week 2: 18th – 20th September (Fri, Sat & Sun)
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Locations:
Meidi-Ya Millenia Walk | Great World | Takashimaya
Come explore a whole new side of Niigata sake craft. See you in store! 🥂