The Art of Sake Brewing（English）

Vol.8_Nurturing value, developing talent, and conveying the original landscape of the "brewers’ village"

Asahi-Shuzo in Koshiji Town, Niigata—a prestigious sake brewery that marked its "second founding" with the birth of "Kubota" in 1985. For over 40 years, the brewery's founders have carefully cultivated every aspect of sake brewing: the local rice grown in partnership with farmers, refined brewing techniques, and talented craftspeople. Through these efforts, they've preserved the original landscape of this storied "brewers' village." Today, we speak with Yasushi Hosoda, President and CEO of Asahi-Shuzo, about the enduring legacy of "Kubota" and the timeless values passed down through generations of master brewers.

Vol.7_The 13th successor’s “inheritance and innovation” that birthed the new “Shichiken” brand.

We interviewed Tsushima Kitahara, the 13th-generation head of Yamanashi Meijo, producers of “Shichiken,” about the brewery’s innovations centered on “water.” Nurtured by the famed natural water of Hakushu, their traditional sake is now taking on the world through sparkling sake and collaborations with other industries. [web article]The Art of Sake Brewing 7 (ENG) - Fujiwara Techno-Art Co., Ltd. [https://lp.fujiwara-jp.com/interview/7eng/] [Official Instagram] ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fujiwara_techno_art_global/⁠ [Our Products in this Podcast] ●⁠Automatic rice washing & soaking equipment Pro-5&Pro-3｜ProductDetail｜Products Search｜Fujiwara Techno-Art [https://www.fujiwara-jp.com/product/detail.php?id=15&l=en] ●Koji and cooked material transporting equipment｜ProductDetail｜Products Search｜Fujiwara Techno-Art [https://www.fujiwara-jp.com/product/detail.php?id=37&l=en] [HP] Products Search｜Fujiwara Techno-Art [https://www.fujiwara-jp.com/product/?l=en]

Vol.6_"Japan's “newest” sake brewery expresses "return to the origins" at a village in Nagano"

In November 2024, ILAKA Sake Brewery, known as "the newest sake brewery in Japan," was established in Matsukawa Village, Nagano Prefecture. We interviewed Toji (master brewer) Katsumi Tanaka about his sake-making philosophy, which he describes as "capturing all the nature of Matsukawa Village" in every bottle. [web article] The Art of Sake Brewing 6 (ENG) - 株式会社フジワラテクノアート [https://lp.fujiwara-jp.com/interview/6eng/] [Official Instagram] Fujiwara Techno Art(@fujiwara_techno_art_global) [https://www.instagram.com/fujiwara_techno_art_global/#] [Our Products in this Podcast] ●Ginjyo Koshiki (Steaming machine specialized for a quality sake) [https://www.fujiwara-jp.com/product/detail.php?id=23&l=en]

Vol.5_"Establishing and refining the high-end sake "Kokuryu" Redefining the value of sake"

Kokuryu Sake Brewery celebrated its 220th anniversary in 2024. While reading the trends of the times, the family precept, which is "make good sake", has been passed down unchanged in this sake brewery. The sixth president, Yoshitaro Mizuno, was one of the first to start brewing ginjo sake, and the seventh, Masato Mizuno, inherited the sixth's passion for high-quality sake brewing and established the high-end sake brand "Kokuryu". Now, Naoto Mizuno, the eighth president, is pushing the brand to even greater level and redefining the value of sake as bridges among local people, industries, and culture. [web article] The Art of Sake Brewing 5（ENG） - 株式会社フジワラテクノアート [https://lp.fujiwara-jp.com/interview/5eng/] [Official Instagram] Fujiwara Techno Art(@fujiwara_techno_art_global) [https://www.instagram.com/fujiwara_techno_art_global/#]

Vol.4_"Riding the waves of change, embracing the winds of challenge, and sailing toward the future"

Mashike Town is home to Kunimare Sake Brewery (Kunimare), which has a history of over 140 years. Since its founding, Kunimare has consistently placed importance on its commitment to the community.We interviewed them regarding Kunimare’s journey and thoughts behind their sake-making, their collaboration with the community, and their outlook on the future. [web article]The Art of Sake Brewing 4（ENG） - 株式会社フジワラテクノアート [https://lp.fujiwara-jp.com/interview/4eng/] [Official Instagram] ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fujiwara_techno_art_global/ [https://www.instagram.com/fujiwara_techno_art_global/] [Our Products in this Podcast] ●VEX type non-airflow ginjo Koji making equipment [https://www.fujiwara-jp.com/product/detail.php?id=32&l=en]