A new sake "AKIGASUMI" has been born from the first-time collaboration between established fragrance house Nippon Kodo (Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) and Miyaizumi Meijo, the Fukushima Aizu-Wakamatsu brewery known for the popular brand "Sharaku." The pasteurized bottled product (720ml) goes on sale from 11:30 AM on September 15 (Monday, National Holiday) through the Ginza Rangetsu official online shop and in-store at Ginza Rangetsu and Kikizake-dokoro Sake no Ana, limited to 300 bottles.
The most distinctive feature of this sake is the unprecedented brewing method using three types of yeast (F7-01, 1801, Kirameki yeast) simultaneously in a single tank. This challenging technique was adopted to pursue aromatic complexity. By carefully harmonizing yeasts with different fermentation speeds, layers of aroma that change over time from top notes to middle and last notes are realized. Additionally, the rice ingredients use "Fukunoka" for soft umami and "Gohyakumangoku" for sharp finish, achieving a balance of transparent umami and crisp clarity.
The product name "Akigasumi" comes from the haze over mountains at spring dawn, the scene of colorful clouds overlapping in layers. This worldview of transparency and complexity is directly reflected in the bottle design.
The aroma and elegance are not overly emphasized, showing an elegant and graceful emergence. With changes in temperature and time, new aromas and flavors continuously reveal themselves. It pairs well with a wide range of dishes including sashimi, fried foods, vegetables, meat, and fish, making it recommended as a meal companion.
AKIGASUMI Pasteurized Bottle 720ml
Release Date: September 15, 2025 (Monday, National Holiday) from 11:30 AM
Quantity: 300 bottles - Limited to 2 bottles per person
Availability: Available through Ginza Rangetsu online shop and in-store at restaurants "Ginza Rangetsu" and "Kikizake-dokoro Sake no Ana"
In-store dining service available at 1,650 yen (tax included) per 180ml serving.
Product Information:
- Product Name: AKIGASUMI (once pasteurized)
- Classification: Junmai Ginjo Sake
- Rice: Koji rice/Fukunoka, Kakemai/Gohyakumangoku (both from Fukushima Prefecture)
- Yeast: F7-01, 1801, Kirameki yeast
- Alcohol Content: 16%
- Volume: 720ml
- Price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
- Producer: Miyaizumi Meijo Co., Ltd. (Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture)
Company Information
Miyaizumi Meijo Co., Ltd.
Known for popular brands "Sharaku" and "Aizu Miyaizumi"
Fukushima Aizu-Wakamatsu sake brewery
Founded in 1955 (Showa 30). After the 4th generation brewery owner and master brewer Yoshihiro Miyamori returned to the brewery, he completely reviewed the sake brewing and production environment that had been practiced until then, and began producing the representative brand "Sharaku" in 2007. In recent years, his younger brother Yamato Miyamori has taken charge of "Aizu Miyaizumi" brewing, pursuing ideal sake making with both brands.
Located in the Aizu basin with significant temperature differences between summer and winter, the brewery considers all processes as sake making - from ingredient processing, brewery environment creation, brewing, bottling, to ensuring products reach consumers after shipment - working carefully on each step without sparing effort. To achieve ideal taste in their sake, they carefully check daily changes in brewery temperature, humidity, and aroma while refining sake quality, working as a unified team in sake brewing.
Nippon Kodo Co., Ltd.
A manufacturer specializing in incense and fragrance products. As the core company of the Nippon Kodo Group with approximately 450 years of history, it works on inheriting and developing Japanese fragrance culture with "Journey with Fragrance" as its identity. Business divisions "Ginza Rangetsu" and "Sake no Ana" are involved in developing Japanese food culture from a fragrance perspective.
