Nara Prefecture.
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About Nara Prefecture
Nara Prefecture, nestled in the Kansai region of Japan, is a captivating blend of historical richness and natural beauty. Renowned as the birthplace of Japan's cultural heritage, Nara holds a special place as the country's first permanent capital, predating Kyoto. Its name, derived from the ancient term "Narako," reflects its distinct topography surrounded by mountains.
The prefecture is adorned with treasures such as the iconic Todai-ji Temple, housing the colossal Great Buddha, and the serene Kasuga Taisha Shrine, known for its enchanting lantern-lined pathways. Nara Park, where friendly deer roam freely, adds a touch of whimsy to the historical ambiance.
Nara's culinary scene is equally enticing, with specialties like kakinoha sushi (persimmon leaf-wrapped sushi) and narazuke (pickled vegetables). The region takes pride in its traditional sake breweries, some with roots tracing back to the Nara period. The pure water sourced from the Yoshino River contributes to the production of high-quality sake, creating flavors unique to Nara.
As an embodiment of Japan's cultural legacy, Nara seamlessly blends ancient traditions with contemporary life. The prefecture's commitment to preserving its historical sites, combined with its flourishing arts and crafts scene, makes Nara a destination where the echoes of the past resonate harmoniously with the present.
About Umenoyado
Founded in 1893 Umenoyado has kept producing quality local products and recently become a trailblazer for development of fruit liqueurs and innovative sake based products in Japan and with an international focus.
Expanding exploration of sake and its flavours by producing the renowned Japanese Sake based "Aragoshi" seasonal fruit liqueurs.
Automated analysers and careful manual blending guarantee quality, but Umenoyado still taste and assess all aspects to ensure their sake is optimally flavoured.
Kayo Yoshida, 5th-generation owner & president, creates sake inspired by tradition but looking to the future to be enjoyed in Japan & beyond.
About
Umenoyado Sake Brewery was founded in 1893 in Nara Prefecture, at the base of Mount Katsuragi. While sake brewing often uses automated methods, Umenoyado employ traditional techniques such as the “Kimoto & yamahai” process, which yields a unique, nostalgia-inducing taste, complete with a pleasant afterglaze. Seeking to further explore the joy and flavors of sake, they have developed a range of liqueurs made with seasonal fruits like plum, peach, orange, apple and yuzu from across Japan. To maintain quality, Umenoyado rely on automated analysers and precise manual blending procedures. Despite this technology, they take the time to ensure that all aspects are tasted and verified by human senses, so that they can continuously enhance the flavor of Umenoyado sake..
