HONDA SHOTEN

As far as Sake Rice goes, Yamada Nishiki is king, and within Yamada Nishiki there are various rankings. Honda Shoten only uses the best of the best - super high quality Yamada Nishiki rice grown in Hyogo prefecture's Miki city and Kato city. This is the basis of their art, and they only will use this top tier rice. Their sake's names bear the names of the farms that they source their rice from.

Finest Local Rice

To truly understand rice, they explore various factors such as the environment, cultivation methods, fertilizers, drying techniques, and soil quality. They believe that this comprehensive investigation will bring them closer to crafting exceptional sake. Honda Shoten, the founder of Tatsuriki Brewery, is based in Hyogo Prefecture, which is why the brewery uses the finest local rice. For over 40 years, they have been using Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture's Special A Area, a renowned specialty of the region. The popularity of Yamada Nishiki surged nationwide during the local sake and Ginjo sake booms, and it is believed that their efforts contributed significantly to its widespread recognition. As a brewery situated in the heart of Yamada Nishiki's home, they remain dedicated to its cultivation and preservation.