Tentaka Shuzo Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Otawara City, Tochigi Prefecture) has announced a collaboration with Umamusume: Pretty Derby to release a honey mead called "Tokai Teio Hachimii no Osake." Sales begin on June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) at 3:00 PM via the Tentaka Shuzo official online shop.
Collaboration Overview
"Tokai Teio Hachimii no Osake" is a honey mead created through a collaboration with Umamusume: Pretty Derby. With the gentle sweetness and refreshing aroma of honey, it is a drink meant to lift your spirits. The product comes in an original collaboration package inspired by Tokai Teio and the "Hachimii" drink from the series.
Product Details
Tokai Teio Hachimii no Osake
- Category: Other brewed alcoholic beverage
- Volume: 720ml
- Alcohol content: 6%
- Ingredients: Honey (domestic)
- Price: ¥4,900 (tax excluded) + shipping
- On sale: June 23, 2026 (Tuesday) at 3:00 PM
Note: Depending on order volume, delivery may take longer than usual. Purchase limit: 3 bottles per person. This product is an alcoholic beverage; persons under 20 years of age cannot purchase it.
Purchase page: https://tentaka.com/products/262
Recommended Ways to Enjoy
The mead can be enjoyed well-chilled or warmed up. It works great straight, on the rocks, mixed with sparkling water, or with hot water. You can also try pouring it over vanilla ice cream for an adult-style dessert.
About the Mead
This honey mead was crafted using domestically sourced honey and sake yeast, designed to highlight both the natural sweetness of honey and the elegant aroma unique to brewed beverages. It is easy enough for beginners to enjoy, while also satisfying for honey enthusiasts.
About Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a cross-media franchise by Cygames. It is set in a world where "Uma Musume" — girls who inherit the names and souls of real racehorses — live school lives alongside their friends and trainers as they aim to conquer the Twinkle Series. Since its announcement, the series has expanded across multiple genres including games, anime, music, and manga.
Official website: https://umamusume.jp/
Official X: @uma_musu (https://x.com/uma_musu)
What Is Mead?
Mead is a traditional alcoholic beverage that appears in Western mythology, historical stories, and poetry. Accurately called "Mead," it is said to be the oldest alcoholic drink ever encountered by humans — predating wine and beer. In Japan, it is largely unknown outside of those with deep knowledge of alcohol.
Mead is a brewed beverage made by fermenting honey and water with yeast — distinct from "honey wines" that simply dissolve honey into wine or spirits. It comes in a wide range of styles, from dry and crisp to rich and sweet, and even sparkling varieties similar to champagne. While the appearance and flavor may resemble white wine, its taste and effect are quite different.
Perfect as a gift, for wedding receptions, anniversaries, gatherings, or home parties — mead can be enjoyed straight or on the rocks, as well as mixed with sparkling water or tea for a different twist. It also makes a great adult dessert when poured over vanilla ice cream.
