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ねむちNational Sake Fair 2025 in Osaka_84
Wakayama Prefecture Booth (2)
Hatsumitsu Sake Brewery in Kinokawa City. This is another brewery that I had no idea about.
◉Tsumemuki Sake Junmai Ginjo
This is an obfuscated Japanese sake. It has a scary atmosphere, but it is very refreshing and fruity. In contrast to the label, it is very modern.
It is said that this sake comes from an anecdote about Kobo-Daishi's mother, who was so concerned about his health that she brewed it by peeling each grain of rice by hand and presented it to him.
I had never seen so many sake at a national sake fair before, so I was full of adrenaline and excited.
I was so excited to see all the sake that I had never seen before that I felt adrenaline pumping.
The crowd was not too crowded and I was able to drink smoothly without standing in line, but the organizers seem to have had a worse turnout than expected, so I guess the fair will be held again in Tokyo.
Finally, the sake fair is over and done with. Next up is the Kyoto Takashimaya Sake Festival... ポンちゃんNemuchi-san, thanks for your review of the National Sake Fair💦.
How many bottles did you have? I can only say it's awesome that you can describe it in such detail ✨Good luck at Takashimaya too 🤣. ねむちPon, thank you 🙇It seems I drank 84 breweries in all 😅I'm writing about the breweries and what I heard about them for my memory and future reference 😊I'm often too drunk to remember 🤣I'll bobble through the Takashimaya's too 😅. 
boukenNational Sake Fair 2025 Day 2①
Wakayama ①
On Sunday, the day after the fair, I was bothered by the fact that I couldn't drink so many sakes. I heard from Iji-san, who attended the morning session, that the second entry was half-price!
I was told that I could get in at half price if I showed my wristband or ticket screen 😁.
I wasn't sure if I should mention the half price, but some people were posting on X, so I thought it was okay 😌.
We met up in front of the venue and met up with each other.
My first comment when I first met him was "You are so young! 🤣.
We briefly introduced ourselves and talked about the Fukuoka Off-line Meeting as we walked into the venue.
Where do you want to go? We went to the Wakayama booth, which neither of us had visited yet.
Hatsumitsu Sake Brewery in Kinokawa City!
The brewery produces a variety of sake brands with names like "Congratulations," "Joy," and "World Cup.
The World Cup trademark was once requested by FIFA to be cancelled, but no trademark infringement was found and the sake is still sold today. I've broken it down quite a bit, so please google for more details 😁.
They seem to be a research-oriented brewery that has patented a manufacturing process for long-aged sake and obtained a utility model for happoshu (sparkling wine).
See the photo for specs 😌.
It is more fruity and delicious than I expected. The acidity is also good. boukenread "tsumemuki no saké" (literally, "the wine that pinches one's teeth") boukenLooking at the street view, the warehouse is almost empty, just a shed and containers...
I wonder if they are still building their own? bonchiAlmost colorless and transparent. Fruity aroma reminiscent of grapes. The intensity of the aroma is moderate. Sweet and sour mouthfeel. Slightly rough texture. Rich mouthfeel. Moderate acidity and astringency. Good sharpness and a short aftertaste. Fragrant and full-bodied sake. bonchiWhen I warmed it up on the third day after opening the bottle, the refreshing aroma reminiscent of citrus fruits stood out, and the sweet and sour taste also stood out. The astringency is no longer an issue. It seems that this sake is best served lukewarm. bonchiNakamoto Meitoudou Kishu Takanoyama RecommendedContentsSectionView.title
