The president's hands-on involvement in brewing aims to share and celebrate sake culture.

Our selection includes local sake, carefully chosen shochu, and domestic fruit liqueurs. For wine, we personally visit vineyards in Japan and abroad, connect with the producers, and inspect their operations before making our selections, ensuring we only offer wines we truly believe in.

Each bottle embodies the passion, dedication, warmth, and care of its maker. While varying by type—sake, shochu, or wine—each beverage captures the natural blessings bestowed upon its ingredients during cultivation. From raw materials to the finished product, they gather the collective aspirations of many individuals.

At Imadeya, we are proud to introduce these meticulously crafted beverages. We aspire to share the culture of sake with everyone we encounter through these bottles—from the people involved in bringing the sake to our shop, to the restaurants that artfully present it, and ultimately, to you, our cherished customers who savor every drop.

Are you enjoying your chilled or warm sake?

The taste of sake changes with every occasion. Factors like how it's served, its temperature, the accompanying delicacies or dishes, and even your own condition can alter the experience. It also depends on who you're drinking with, and of course, the season plays a role.

When dining out for wine, we often consider its temperature and pairing with food. But when enjoying Japan's national beverage, sake, outside the home, how many of us consider its temperature or its harmony with our meal?

Interestingly, even 'chilled sake' served at restaurants is typically around 5°C (known as 'yuki-bie' or snow chill), and its temperature gradually rises as you enjoy it with your meal.
At around 10°C ('hana-bie' or flower chill), if you try it in a white wine glass, the way you perceive its aroma and the dishes that pair well with it begin to change. The same sake can reveal different facets depending on the serving temperature, transforming its character to complement dishes ranging from sashimi to simmered fare.

The same applies to 'warm sake.' From 'hinata-kan' (lukewarm, 30°C) to 'tobikiri-kan' (very hot, 55°C), the aroma, taste, and food pairings for the same sake change depending on its temperature.

Knowing these nuances can significantly enhance your enjoyment of a single glass of sake. When savoring a drink, wouldn't you prefer to make it as delicious as possible and create a delightful experience by pairing it with food?

Imadeya, where the president is involved in sake brewing.

We invite you to join our in-store and online events, and our exclusive reservation-only subscription club.

At Imadeya, we don't just sell sake; we share the joy of drinking it and convey its message, offering suggestions to help our customers create 'enjoyable moments'.

Our experts offer recommendations to restaurants and individual customers.
With 8 sommeliers and wine advisors, 7 kikizakeshi (sake experts), and 4 shochu advisors, we possess extensive knowledge not only about beverages but also about how to drink them, optimal temperatures, and food pairings, offering guidance for various drinking occasions.

Our store features a curated selection of sake, wine, and shochu recommended by Imadeya, alongside other specialty items. We also have a tasting corner where you can sample a different recommended local sake, wine, or shochu each week. Explore and find your favorites! We also offer gift wrapping and suggestions for a lifestyle enriched by sake.

Accompaniments
A selection of exquisite, carefully chosen snacks, handpicked by our staff with their discerning eyes and palates. They make even the finest sake taste even better.

Sakeware and Goods
“Fine sake deserves fine vessels…” Fulfilling this wish, we offer a wide array of sakeware, along with charming goods to brighten your dining space. The French-print aprons worn by our staff are particularly stylish.

Events
Our community space hosts a variety of events. Imadeya offers seasonal delights throughout the year.
Visit our online store at http://www.imadeya-web.jp/. Register as a member to receive our newsletter with seasonal sake recommendations.

A wealth of events for sake, shochu, and wine.
Our major autumn sake event (held annually) will take place this year on October 7th (Wednesday), bringing together 39 breweries from across the country in Kaihin Makuhari, Chiba.
The daytime session is for restaurant professionals, featuring proposals on serving sake, informative seminars, and networking with brewers. The evening session is open to the general public, offering a chance to enjoy sake and food while interacting with brewers.
We hold monthly wine exhibitions for restaurants, focusing on specific themes.
http://www.imadeya.co.jp/wine_top.html

(For details, please inquire. Tel. 043-264-1200, Attn: Maeda)

Enjoying Sake! Introducing the 'Waraku CLUB'
http://www.imadeya.co.jp/imadeya/wasyu-hanpukai200909.html
The 'Waraku CLUB' delivers sake carefully selected by Imadeya each month. This subscription service offers limited-edition sakes, accompaniments, and seasonal brews that can only be enjoyed at certain times of the year, allowing you to truly savor the essence of '和' (harmony) with '楽' (joy). We hope you'll discover sakes that resonate deeply and make you feel, 'Ah, it's wonderful to be Japanese!'

Deliveries will run for six months, from September 2009 to February 2010. The 'Waraku CLUB' offers two courses: Course A provides a set with snacks and a 4-go bottle, perfect for evening relaxation, while Course B delivers a 1-sho bottle for serious sake enthusiasts.

*The 'Waraku CLUB' is a subscription service requiring advance reservation. Please note that cancellations or individual bottle purchases are not possible.

Imadeya
714-4 Nitona-cho, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
Tel. 043-264-1200
http://www.imadeya-web.jp/