8th of Every Month is Toast with Local Shinshu Sake Day

Toast with Local Shinshu Sake Day

信州当地祝酒日

The 8th of every month is 'Toast with Shinshu Local Sake Day' in Japan.

每月8日是日本信州“祝酒日”

The date was chosen as the 8th of each month because the number 8 resembles the shape of a cup or glass seen from above when they are stacked together in a toast. The aim is to promote the spread of sake, wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages (locally brewed sake) produced in Nagano Prefecture, in accordance with the Ordinance on Promotion of Shinshu Local Sake and Cheers.

之所以选择每月的8日为信州祝酒日，是因为数字8看上去就像杯子或玻璃杯堆在一起的形状。其目的是促进长野县生产的清酒、葡萄酒、啤酒和其他酒精饮料(当地酿造的清酒)的传播，促进信州当地新酒活动的推广。

From production to distribution, sales and consumers work together to increase consumption of Shinshu's locally brewed sake and develop related industries. On this day, sake drinking competitions and events such as 'Post a toast on Instagram!' are held. The anniversary was recognised and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association in 2016.

从生产到分装，从销售和消费者，他们共同努力，增加信州本地酿造的清酒的消费，发展了相关产业。在这一天，举办清酒比赛并在Instagram上发祝酒词!。2016年，该纪念日得到了日本纪念日协会的认可和注册。

Recommended Shinshu Sake

信州清酒推荐

Kawanakajima Junmai NIGORISHU, brewed by Shusen Kurano, is a must-try when it comes to Nagano sake. In fact, this nigori sake accounts for about 30% of the brewery's shipments and has an overwhelming local following. While there are many nigori sakes to choose from, this 'Kawanakajima' is quite a unique one.

提起长野县清酒，川中島純米濁酒是必尝的一款喽！事实上，这种浊酒约该酒造发货量的30%，在当地有大量的粉丝。虽然有很多浊酒酒可供选择，但这款“川中岛”是相当独特的一款。

The Miyamanishiki sake rice from Nagano Prefecture is polished to 65% to produce this particular gem. It has a pleasant taste and a smooth mouthfeel. The secret is that the moromi is carefully pressed through a sieve. It has the simple, nostalgic flavour of doburoku, but at the same time has a refined, junmai-like breadth of flavour.

产自长野县的美山锦抛光到65%才能生产出这种特殊的浊酒。它有一种令人愉快的味道和光滑的口感。秘诀在于，醪糟是用筛子小心地压出来的。它有浊酒的简单、怀旧的味道，但同时又有一种精致的、纯米般的广度。

It is a masterpiece of synergy between a rich but gentle and soothing sweetness and a pleasant lactic acidity. Feel the unique drinking comfort and the original flavour and sweetness of the rice!

它是丰富而温和的甜味和令人愉悦的酸度相互平衡，来享受其独特的饮用舒适感和大米原汁原味吧!