About Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima Prefecture is in the south west part of Honshu, along the Sea of Japan. The name Hiroshima "Wide Island" originated from the natural shape of the land, which is a combination of large delta islands.
Hiroshima is famous for its delicious foods like Oysters, Tree onion and Figs. Hiroshima is renound to be one of the three major city of producing sake,Surrounded by the Chugoku Mountains, the Seto Inland Sea and basins. As so Hiroshima is blessed with a mild climate and produces a variety of different kinds of sake with distinct features, from sweet, to dry, to highly fragrant.Having existing high quality brewy's such as Aihara shuzo, Suishin yamane honten, and Kirie shuzo With numerous sake breweries in Japan, the Prefectural Industrial Technology Center is developing a new ginjo sake. Yamagata Sanga is the unified brand of Yamagata Prefecture, with its Junmai Daiginjo made using Dewa TheSansan rice. This title is reserved for sake that passes rigorous screening. Yamagata produces various sakes like "Jyuyo Dai" with a rich flavor and "Kudoki Jozu," which emphasizes taste and label aesthetics. Dewazakura is one of the delicious sakes, known for its enhanced crispness when chilled.
About Nakao Jozo
Established in 1871 in Hiroshima's Takahara City, also known as the "Little Kyoto of Aki," Nakao Jozo carries on a rich tradition. Once a thriving hub for salt production and home to 26 sake breweries at its peak, Takahara’s history stretches back to the Heian period as part of Kyoto’s Shimogamo Shrine estates, making it an ideal place for brewing.
Nakao Brewery harnessed pure spring water from the Kamo Mountains and high-quality local rice. Originally named "Hiroshimaya," it later became known as "Seikyo," meaning "sincere reflection," symbolizing the heart and craftsmanship poured into each bottle.In 1948, the discovery of the "Apple Yeast" by head brewer Seima Nakao revolutionized the sake industry. This unique yeast, known for its crisp acidity, fruity aroma, and strong fermentation power, helped Nakao's "Maboroshi" sake win first place at the National New Sake Awards and earned it the title of "Imperial Household Sake."
Nakao Brewery continues to receive international acclaim for its innovation and dedication to quality.
