Rare and Fine Sakes to Appear One After Another!

JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY, which plans, produces, operates, and manages various events to promote the demand for sake, has decided to hold the seventh and eighth online tasting events, "SAKE x NOMY," on Saturday, June 13th, to invigorate the sake industry, which has been affected by the self-restraint of restaurant operations and event cancellations due to the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The seventh session (June 13th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM) will feature Mr. Yasue Watanabe, the brewer of Fukurokuju Shuzo, who is also a member of "NEXT5," a group of five breweries from Akita Prefecture. He will introduce the two flagship brands, "Fukurokuju" and "Ippaku Suisei."

"NEXT5" is a unit composed of five young brewery owners from Akita Prefecture, named with the aspiration to "seek sake production with an eye on the next generation and become a force that can lead Akita's sake brewing." Mr. Watanabe, embodying this concept, is also gaining attention for his sake brewing that fuses tradition and innovation.

This time, from Fukurokuju Shuzo's flagship brand "Ippaku Suisei," a special selection of three bottles, including a sake submitted to the National New Sake Appraisal which is not usually available on the market, will be prepared. The MC will be Ms. Kauri Sasai, who was also the Tokyo representative for Miss Sake 2018, to liven up the event.

The eighth session (June 13th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) will feature Mr. Yasunobu Tomita, the 15th generation brewer of Tomita Shuzo Co., Ltd. He will speak about the popular brand "Nanatsuyari." Mr. Tomita, who works as a master brewer in the winter and travels far and wide in the summer to promote sake, leads a long-established brewery that has continued to evolve with the "local" character of Shiga, located along the Hokkoku Kaido at the northernmost tip of Lake Biwa, at the foot of Mt. Chikubu. The brewery emphasizes brewing with local rice, water, and environment, focusing on the "local" aspect of local sake, and produces sake that allows you to savor the umami of the rice, making it an excellent food pairing sake.

For this event, a selection of rare "Nanatsuyari" sakes will be offered, including a non-sale Kijo-shu (sake brewed with sake). Ms. Kauri Sasai will continue as the MC, as she did for the seventh session.

Starting with the seventh session, tickets can now be selected from three options based on the desired number of sake bottles. This event can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from those who regularly enjoy sake to those who want to start learning about sake through this opportunity.

◆ What is "SAKE x NOMY"?
"SAKE x NOMY" is an online tasting event where we invite brewers from different sake breweries each time. Through the online meeting service "ZOOM," participants can directly hear stories, history, and brewing philosophies from the brewers while tasting special sakes from their breweries. Since its inception with the first session featuring "Juyondai" (Takagi Shuzo), this project has gained popularity with successive participation from brewers of popular brands such as "Jikon," "Nishimasu," and "Senkin."

On the official website "Sakenomy"https://www.sakenomy.jp/and the official app, in addition to the online tasting series "SAKE x NOMY," we will soon be releasing video content "Chef's Table" where you can learn home cooking recipes to enjoy with sake from top Japanese chefs, as well as "Recommended Omakase" from brewers. We plan to continue implementing various content to support sake breweries nationwide.

"SAKE x NOMY" Event Details

◆ How to Participate
Please make your payment and enter the required information in advance via PassMarket. The URL and password to join "ZOOM," along with the sake, will be sent to the email address and mailing address you provided upon application.

◆ Notes
・Sake will be shipped by the day before the event.
・Please download the online meeting service "ZOOM" in advance. (https://zoom.us)
・Applications will close once the capacity is reached.
・Please note that sake will be shipped separately via cash on delivery.
・Please note that cancellations cannot be made after payment.
・As this is an event related to alcoholic beverages, please refrain from viewing if you are a minor.
・Upon receiving the sake, please store it in the refrigerator (at 5°C).
・In the ZOOM session, only the brewer and MC will be visible on screen. Participants will not be shown.

《"SAKE x NOMY" Vol. 7 Event Details》
◆ Date & Time: Saturday, June 13, 2020, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
◆ Brewer: Mr. Yasue Watanabe / (Fukurokuju Shuzo Co., Ltd.)
◆ MC: Ms. Kauri Sasai
◆ URL:https://passmarket.yahoo.co.jp/event/show/detail/01pk1x10zqk4p.html
◆ Sales Period: Until Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 10:00 AM
◆ Participation Fee: Tickets can be selected from 3 options based on the desired number of sake bottles.
1. Lecture (90 min) + 1 bottle of sake (720ml) ... ¥7,000 (shipping not included)
Recommended for those who want to experience the SAKE x NOMY lecture.
2. Lecture (90 min) + 2 bottles of sake (720ml x 2) ... ¥10,000 (shipping not included)
A course where you can enjoy comparing different flavor profiles.
3. Lecture (90 min) + 3 bottles of sake (720ml x 2 + 500ml x 1) ... ¥13,000 (shipping not included)
Includes a non-sale sake submitted to the National New Sake Appraisal, and three special bottles carefully selected by the brewer. For those who want to fully savor the world of Ippaku Suisei.

《"SAKE x NOMY" Vol. 8 Event Details》
◆ Date & Time: Saturday, June 13, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
◆ Brewer: Mr. Yasunobu Tomita / (Tomita Shuzo Co., Ltd.)
◆ MC: Ms. Kauri Sasai
◆ URL:https://passmarket.yahoo.co.jp/event/show/detail/01mitc10zqkjc.html
◆ Sales Period: Until Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 10:00 AM
◆ Participation Fee: Tickets can be selected from 3 options based on the desired number of sake bottles.
1. Lecture (90 min) + 1 bottle of sake (720ml) ... ¥7,000 (shipping not included)
Recommended for those who want to experience the SAKE x NOMY lecture.
2. Lecture (90 min) + 2 bottles of sake (720ml x 2) ... ¥10,000 (shipping not included)
A course where you can enjoy comparing different flavor profiles.
3. Lecture (90 min) + 3 bottles of sake (720ml x 2 + 500ml x 1) ... ¥13,000 (shipping not included)
Includes a non-sale Kijo-shu (sake brewed with sake), and three special bottles carefully selected by the brewer. For those who want to fully savor the world of Nanatsuyari.

《Vol. 7 Brewer Information》
◆ Brewery Name: Fukurokuju Shuzo Co., Ltd.
◆ URL:https://www.fukurokuju.jp/
◆ Address: 48 Shimo-ta machi, Gojome machi, Minamiakita gun, Akita Prefecture
◆ Year Founded: 1688
Founded in 1688, it is one of the oldest breweries in Akita. With two major brands, the traditional "Fukurokuju" and "Ippaku Suisei," which he established himself, the brewery is gaining attention for its sake brewing with innovative ideas while preserving tradition. Over 90% of the sake rice used is from Gojome town, Akita Prefecture, emphasizing local sake production.

《Vol. 8 Brewer Information》
◆ Brewery Name: Tomita Shuzo Co., Ltd.
◆ URL:http://www.7yari.co.jp/busho/
◆ Address: 1107 Kinomoto, Kinomoto cho, Nagahama shi, Shiga Prefecture
◆ Year Founded: 1534
This brewery has a history of over 480 years, located along the Hokkoku Kaido at the foot of Mt. Chikubu, at the northernmost tip of Lake Biwa. The brewery emphasizes the "local" aspect of local sake, focusing on brewing with local rice, water, and environment, and produces sake that allows you to savor the umami of the rice, making it an excellent food pairing sake.