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boukenNational Sake Fair 2025⑫
Ibaraki Prefecture ③.
The order was changed 💦.
Aiyu Sake Brewery in Ushio City
Yamada-Nishiki Polishing ratio 38% 16% Sake degree +3 Acidity 1.1
Amino acidity 0.5, M310 yeast, 4,840 yen with box.
It is said to be undiluted sake.
This sake won a trophy in the IWC Daiginjo category.
It has a clean but gorgeous and beautiful taste!
It had a rich taste for the high price.
I forgot to take a picture, so I borrowed Nemuchi's picture! 
boukenNational Sake Fair 202511
Ibaraki Prefecture ②
Fukushin Jun Junmai Sake
Shiina Sake Brewery in Hitachi City
I've heard of this sake but never seen it in Kansai.
I'm not mistaking it for something like FUKUNISHIKI or FUKUMUSUMO.
According to their official website, they have a distributor in Tokyo, and it seems that they also have a wholesaler distributing their sake.
Domestic rice, 65% polished rice ratio 15.3 degrees Sake degree +4 Acidity 1.6
Amino Acidity 1.6, Amino Acidity 1.3, No. 9 & No. 10 yeast used
It had a complex and unique flavor 😋.
The president of Kondo Sake Brewery, which brews Ehime's Hana Hime Sakura and Mikan de Sake, came to the Ibaraki booth and drank Urasato, saying he came because he heard it was delicious 😁.
I got the impression from the venue that it was also a meet and greet between sake breweries from different regions.
At other events, the general public and related parties are separated, but this time there were a lot of people from restaurants and liquor stores because it was a combined event. しんじょうGood evening.
For some reason, I was offered a sake at the Ishikawa booth that I thought was probably Taruhira from Yamagata.
Someone in Ishikawa was really into Taruhira (or something like it) and told me to try it! He told me to try it! boukenGood evening, Shinsho-san.
You recommended Taruhira at the Ishikawa booth 😆.
I had heard that Gin Taruhira was good but forgot to drink it 💦. ヤスベェKokuni-shu Fair 2025 Osaka (2)
Since all prefectures except Kagoshima and Okinawa are exhibiting at the Kokusyu Sake Fair, our strategy beforehand was to try to get sakes from prefectures we would not normally be able to drink 😀.
However, the first booth we visited was in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and the one facing us was in Nagano Prefecture 🤣.
When I saw Nagano sake, which I love, there was no way I could not visit 🤣.
However, since I was there, I decided to stop drinking the sake that I usually get, and went for a sake that I don't usually drink...or can't afford...and this Junmai Daiginjo from Masumi caught my eye 😀.
I usually can't afford a sake of this price 😅.
I felt a little bit of Yamahai-like nuance in the top nose, but the overall impression was of a clean, easy-drinking sake that went down smoothly😇.
I've only had Masumi sparkling nigori so far, so I had a good impression of my first clear sake😇.
I also enjoyed Comet and Shinshu Maihime, which I hadn't had yet😇.
The new Maihime in particular was described as dry, which is not the type of sake we would normally drink, but the first attack was a big thump, followed by a sweet fruity taste that we would fully enjoy at home 😇. ポンちゃんHi Yasbaye 🐦.
This is fascinating 😻There's so much to choose from 😆I'd drink even from breweries I've had before if there was something I couldn't normally drink!
I'm looking forward to reading your report on the National Sake Fair 😊. ヤスベェHi Pon-chan 😀
I was overwhelmed by all the good sake that I would not normally drink even in Nagano Prefecture, which is familiar to me 🤣. 
boukenNational Sake Fair 2025⑩
Ibaraki Prefecture①
Finally, I went to the Ibaraki booth!
The preliminary list showed only 3 kinds of sake, but when I went there on the day of the fair, I was surprised to see many kinds of sake on display.
Urasato Sake Brewery in Tsukuba City
Mr. Toji of Urasato Sake Brewery was there with his wife!
It was like meeting a celebrity!
They were in Osaka for the second week in a row for an event in the Kansai region.
The president (Toji's father) was also at the event!
I chose a super dry sake, which I had never had before!
Ibaraki booth didn't have any information (or did they forget to give it to me?). So I used the specs based on the internet 😅.
Polishing ratio 55%, Hitanishiki 15 degrees, Acidity 1.2, Sake degree undisclosed
It's dry but has sweetness.
I thought it might be dry because it's super spicy, but it's not.
I can drink this kind of dry sake.
Kiri-Tsukuba doesn't seem to sell outside of the prefecture, but they seem to sell it specially to the crazy salad hall, Tomekawa Sake Shop.
I used to buy Kiri-Tsukuba as a matter of course, but I never realized how valuable it was💦. マナチーHi bouken😃This is now a year-round sake sale starting this month! It's very good, isn't it? ❤️
I've heard that in the past, only liquor stores in the prefecture that had a view of Mt. アラジンHello bouken 😃
I am so envious that you got to meet Mr. and Mrs. Chikara, the master brewer, and drink Kirizukuba: ☺️
Kiri-Tsukuba is a deliciously dry and flavorful sake 🤤.
Thanks to Mr. Tomekawa, I can also drink Kirizukuba while I am in Kansai 😊. boukenGood evening, Mr. Manachy 🌃
I believe it used to come out around the beginning of the year 🤔.
It's easy to drink and I hope there will be more dry wines like this one 😆.
I think you can see pretty far since there doesn't seem to be too many tall buildings 😁. boukenGood evening, Mr. Aladdin.
As you said, it was not light, but deliciously dry 😋.
I thought I should drink it more appreciatively 🥰. boukenNational Sake Fair 20259
Yamaguchi Prefecture
Okazaki Sake Brewery in Hagi City
I have bought a bottle of Nagato Kyo itself at a department store, but I was attracted by the golden label😅.
Polishing ratio 50%, Hagi Yamadanishiki 15 degrees, Sake degree -1.0, Acidity 1.6
2200 yen
Strong taste. It has a full-bodied taste. The best in Yamaguchi except for Kinjaku.
Here comes Mr. Ikoma again!
He asked me how long I was in Yamaguchi, so I moved to the Ibaraki booth 😁. ヒロGood evening, bouken😄.
I am excited to see all the brands I have never seen before 🤩Yamaguchi also has many sake 🍶 that I have never heard of. It's so great that I think I'm drinking from the edge because of all the drinking that only the event can offer 👏. boukenGood evening, Hiro-san.
We prioritized the prefectures with many brands that we didn't know 😅.
I basically didn't go through the brands I've had in the past, but I drank them in order from one end to the other 😆. boukenNational Sake Fair 2025⑧
Yamaguchi Prefecture 8
Nishiki Sekai by Takeuchi Sake Brewery in Hofu City
The staff at the booth said, "It's made with Kokuyasto! said the staff at the booth. It's a rarity, isn't it?
Polishing ratio 50%, 16.9 degrees, Sake degree -4.0, Acidity 1.5
3,500 yen
It tastes quite beautiful.
I didn't expect it because the label was plain, but it's better than I expected. boukenNational Sake Fair 2025⑦
Yamaguchi Prefecture ⑦
Yachiyo Sake Brewery in Hagi City
I've bought Yachiyo Brewery's sake at a limited-time Yamaguchi Prefecture antenna store, but this is my first time at ROOM!
I've seen this sake on SNS for quite a while, but I've never seen it at a liquor store in the Kansai region.
Polishing ratio 50% Yamadanishiki 15%, 1900 yen
The taste is quite unique. I don't think it has Junmai Daiginjo-like taste.
I was impressed that Nemuchi-san said it tasted like apricots.
I read a review of Sake-no-wa that said it was fruity and sweet, but...
It's sweet, but I have an impression that it's a bit peculiar.
I think it's right that it smells like apricot seed 🤔.
According to the internet, the specific name sake is Junmai Ginjo. boukenNational Sake Fair 2025⑥
Yamaguchi Prefecture⑥
Sake made by Nakamura Shuzo in Hagi City
Polishing ratio 35%, Yamadanishiki, Sake degree ±0, Acidity 1.3, 3300 yen
The price seems reasonable for a sake with a 35% polished rice ratio of Yamada-Nishiki.
Hmmm, sour. Slightly ginjo aroma.
Hard to drink 🤔.
Around this area, we ran into Mr. Ikoma Sake Shop!
He said he came to drink Kinjaku and after drinking Kinjaku, he left quickly to Ibaraki booth 😁. boukenNational Sake Fair 2025⑤ Yamaguchi Prefecture
Yamaguchi Prefecture⑤.
Kinbunshu Brewery in Kudamatsu City
I had a chance to drink sake from Kinbundo Sake Brewery last year at Ikoma Sake Shop when the owner went to Yamaguchi.
Sake from Kinbundo Brewery in Kudamatsu City
Rice polishing ratio 40%, Yamadanishiki 16%, Sake degree +5.0, Acidity 1.2
3,500 yen
It is aromatic but tastes light. There are some off-flavor nuances, and it is subtle... boukenNational Sake Fair 2025④
Yamaguchi Prefecture ④
Otters in Iwakuni City
*Company name changed from Asahi Shuzo to Otters Inc. on June 1
I don't know if I need to drink it here anymore, but it's expensive to buy it, so I thought I'd try it after a long time.
Polishing ratio 23%, Yamadanishiki 15%, price 5,720 yen
Well, I can't describe it well, but it tastes like an otter!
It tastes fruity and sweet in the lineup I drank at this booth, but I think it's spicier than the sake I usually drink.
The quality of the sake that they always serve with this quality is also great, and I can always drink it with peace of mind. あおちゃんGood evening, bouken.
He's a good guy 😊
The taste of otter 😊 boukenAo, good morning to you 😊
I haven't had a drink in a while and it was delicious 😋. boukenNational Sake Fair 2025 ③
Yamaguchi Prefecture ③.
We are going to drink thoroughly unknown breweries 😁.
Yamaguchi City's Kinko's Yamatohka
Polishing ratio 55% Yamadanishiki 15
Sake degree -1.0, Acidity 1.8, List price 1600 yen
It has a clean, classic taste, but it is easy to drink without any habits.
It is good during a meal. It tastes like it won't interfere with a meal. boukenNational Sake Fair 2025 ②
Yamaguchi Prefecture ②
First time at the Yamashiroya Sake Brewery. The brewery is located in Yamaguchi City
Polishing ratio 50%, Yamadanishiki 15.5 degrees, retail price 2519 yen
It is clear, acidic, and sour.
The label says "Seller" and says that it is currently not brewed by the company, but produced by Yamagata Honten of Hobo Nagatsuru.
I've been to ATC Hall a few times, but it's been about 20 years since I've been here.
The first time was when I was in elementary school at a Cerezo fan club event, and later, when I was working part-time at a convenience store, I went to an exhibition for the employees several times. ヤスベェKunisake Fair 2025 Osaka (1)
On Sunday, I attended the first ever Kunisake Fair in Osaka 😀.
I was overwhelmed by the size and scale of the venue, but I was able to meet up with Eiji-san from Sake-no-wa and we had a great time 😇.
At the booth I visited with Mr. Iji, the brewer asked me if I was with my family ❓... I wonder if Mr. Iji's grandparents saw us 🤣.
First of all, I headed straight for the Yamaguchi Prefecture booth, my hometown 😀.
I looked at the list of participating sake and toasted Kaorin with a Junmai Daiginjo from Kinjaku, which I had been looking forward to since the day before 🍶.
Kinjaku is still delicious... a crisp, robust fruit with a sweet umami flavor that finishes off nicely 😇.
In the end, we stayed for 3 hours yesterday, and the first and closing toast were both by Kinjaku 😇.
I also had a great time talking about Shimonoseki with a brewer from my hometown, Amami, at the Yamaguchi booth, and it was the longest stay from the beginning 🤣. ワカ太Hi Yasbay, Hello 😃We've been waiting for you, you started the National Sake Fair ❣️ Kinjaku, very hot ✨👍.
I can tell from the first post that you are having a lot of fun😊. ポンちゃんYasubeyesan here too 😊.
I'm so glad you guys are starting from Yamaguchi 👍.
I'm a grandparent 😳I'm a grandmother too 🤣. Nao888Good evening, Yasube, 🌛I see you went to the National Sake Fair ✨I was hesitant because it was in the Expo area and it seemed crowded 😅I didn't know Kinjaku is really existing 😳I love all the delicious looking sake from my hometown 🤤. ねむちGood evening, Yasubeyesan 🌛You participated in the second day of the Kokusai Sake Fair 😊Yasubeyesan started and finished at Kinjaku in Yamaguchi 😁We who participated on the first day also started in Yamaguchi, aiming for Kinjaku 😆. いーじーGood morning, Yasbay!
Thank you for Sunday! It was a pleasure to meet you ☺️
I too was overwhelmed by the size of the event and the amount of alcohol 🤣I spent a lot of time at the Saga booth both in the morning and afternoon 😁. ヤスベェHi Wakata 😀
My first time at the National Sake Fair was great 😇
I was constantly looking around because there were only one or two bottles per brewery, so there were all kinds of sakes that are usually unavailable or too expensive for me to afford 🤣. ヤスベェHi Pon-chan 😀
You are still young, Pon-chan, so that's not true 😇
But I'm still surprised at how young you are ‼️🤣.
I wish I had started drinking sake when I was younger 😅. ヤスベェHi Nao888 😀
I too thought the subway and the venue would be more crowded because of the Expo, but it wasn't at all 😀
Kinjaku-san is a one time home drinker that I got as a present from Kaorin for my birthday 🤣. ヤスベェHello, Nemuchi!
I guess both you and bouken went to Kinjaku first.
I think all the dishes in that lineup look delicious, but I was surprised to see Kinjaku at the fair 🤣. ヤスベェHi, Izzy 😀
It was a pleasure to be with you too 😀.
If Kaorin hadn't gotten drunk and it had been just me, I would have liked to attend the noon session too 🤣.
It seems that you are well connected with the brewery in Saga 😇. boukenNational Sake Fair 2025①
Yamaguchi Prefecture①
The Sake Fair held in Kanto and the Shochu-Awamori Fair held in Kyushu were combined into one and held in Osaka in conjunction with the Expo!
The event that I had envied when I saw the postings of people from Kanto was finally in Kansai!
But... I don't think it will be held in Osaka, or at least, I think it will be the only time... 💦I heard that the tickets were sold out...
This time, I participated in the event with Umaumai Umaumai and Nemuchi!
Uma-Uma and Nemuchi were going to be the first to arrive at the event, but they were the first to arrive 😳.
It was a miracle that the entrance to the venue was right in front of the bus stop where he got off 🤣.
The management had a situation that they showed us the wrong opening time and we were let out and had to get back in line 😅.
Let's start with the Yamaguchi booth!
I suggested that we start from Yamaguchi prefecture because they have a golden sparrow 😁.
Horie Brewery in Iwakuni City!
Polishing ratio 48%, 100% organic Yamadanishiki
Alcohol 16%, price 5500 yen
The first certified organic sake in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
It has a pineapple and fruity taste that is typical of Kinjaku!
More beautiful than Junmai Ginjo, but not light and drinkable. ヤスベェHi bouken 😀
I was there the following Sunday so I'm sorry we didn't meet 😅.
I had decided to go to Kinjaku first with Kaorin in my prior research, and it was my favorite sake among all the ones we drank this time😇. boukenHello Yasbay, ☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀.
That was a good gold sparrow 😋.
In fact, I also attended Sunday's 3pm session on short notice and met up with you 😊. ポンちゃんHello bouken 🐦.
It's beginning to begin here too 😊and you all from Golden Chun Chun 😆👍I'm very jealous that you can drink this!
Looking forward to more 😊. boukenGood evening, Pon-chan.
I'm sorry to pollute your TL with another series of posts 🙏.
It's been a while since I had a drink at Kinjaku 😋.
I have 2 days this time, so it's going to be a very long day 💦. RecommendedContentsSectionView.title
