SAKE MAP
Kanto / Types: Sake
Six drinks from Gunma, each with a snack that suits it and a short story behind the bottle.
Mizubasho
A bottle brewed with pristine natural water in Kawaba village, near Oze. Worthy of the name of the white highland flower "mizubasho" (skunk cabbage), its creed is a clear, pure taste. It's known as a brewery active in new challenges, like sparkling sake. The snowmelt scenery of Oze seems to mirror itself in every cup.
Pairs with：Konnyaku (konjac) / Joshu beef
Tanigawadake
A bottle named after the famed Mt. Tanigawa, evoking the bounty of the mountains. Brewed with clear water from the harsh alpine terrain, its creed is a sharp, dry taste. A refreshing drinkability that recalls a cup after finishing a climb. It carries the crispness of being cradled in the mountain's vast embrace.
Pairs with：Okirikomi (flat-noodle vegetable stew) / Konnyaku (konjac)
Gunmaizumi
An earnest Isesaki brewery that keeps upholding old-style yamahai brewing. From its labor-sparing-nothing craft comes a satisfying taste with body and lively acidity. Warmed, its umami blooms plump and full — a connoisseur's bottle. Nothing flashy, but the more you drink, the deeper the flavor.
Pairs with：Yaki-manju (grilled miso bun) / Joshu beef
Ozenoyukidoke
A Tatebayashi bottle with a lyrical name evoking snow melting over Oze. True to that name, its creed is a gorgeous, clear, fragrant taste. It has a reputation for aroma-focused brewing, like daiginjo. A pure sake, like tasting the arrival of spring a step early.
Pairs with：Konnyaku (konjac) / Okirikomi (flat-noodle vegetable stew)
Akagisan
A staple familiar to Gunma residents, named after the prefecture's symbol, Mt. Akagi. Its crisp, light drinkability is just right for a daily nightcap. Loved locally for its unpretentious approachability. A bottle you'll want to tip casually while gazing at the grand mountain.
Pairs with：Joshu beef / Konnyaku (konjac)
Machidashuzo
A small family-run Maebashi brewery named simply after the brewing family. In recent years it drew instant acclaim with a fresh, juicy taste. Its charm is a lively fruitiness born of careful handwork. The passion of a small brewery is packed straight into every cup.
Pairs with：Joshu beef / Yaki-manju (grilled miso bun)