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Published: 2020.11.19
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Kura Master ~Prize Winning Sake 2020~ / Japanese Sake Competition for France by France
In 2020, there was a sake competition called “Kura Master – le grand concours de saké japonais de Paris 2020” at Galerie Joseph in Paris. This is 4th time for this event, and this competition is originated from Paris.
In Kura Master, there are 3 class categories which are Junmai Daiginjo, Junmai, Sake Sparkling and 3 rice categories which are Yamada Nishiki, Omachi and Dewasansan. From these 6 categories, out of 824 entries, 188 awarded Gold prize and 84 awarded Platinum prize. From those Sake, 14 was selected as Top 18 Sake. In addition, President prize and Jury prize are also selected from this top 14.
Please find the Top 18 Sake, Jury prize and President prize of 2020 from below;
President Prize 2020
作 智 純米大吟醸滴取り ZAKU Satori Junmai Daiginjo Shizukudori
/ 清水清三郎商店株式会社 三重県 Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd. MIE
Jury Prize 2020
超特撰白雪江戸元禄の酒（復刻酒）原酒 Shirayuki Sake of Edo-Genroku Era “Year 1702”
/ 小西酒造株式会社 兵庫県 Konishi Brewing Co.,Ltd HYOGO
千福 純米大吟醸 蔵 Sempuku Junmaidaiginjo Kura
/ 株式会社 三宅本店 広島県 MIYAKEHONTEN Co., Ltd HIROSHIMA
MIZUBASHO PURE
/ 永井酒造株式会社 群馬県 NAGAI SAKE INC. GUNMA
戦勝政宗 純米大吟醸 竹に雀 Senshomasamune Junmai Daiginjo Takenisuzume
/ 仙台伊澤家勝山酒造株式会社 宮城県 Katsuyama Supreme SAKE Co.,Ltd. MIYAGI
セトイチはるばる Setoichi Harubaru
/ 株式会社 瀬戸酒造店 神奈川県 Setoshuzo-Ten CO.,LTD KANAGAWA
小嶋屋 無題 壱 Kojimaya Untitled #01
/ 株式会社 小嶋総本店 山形県 Kojima Sohonten Co., Ltd. YAMAGATA
Top 18 Sake
Junmai
超特撰白雪江戸元禄の酒（復刻酒）原酒 Shirayuki Sake of Edo-Genroku Era “Year 1702”
/ 小西酒造株式会社 兵庫県 Konishi Brewing Co.,Ltd HYOGO
颯 純米吟醸 神の穂 Hayate junmaiginjo Kaminoho
/ 合資会社後藤酒造場 三重県 Goto shuzojo &Co.,LTD MIE
隠岐誉 室町の純米酒 ９０ Oki Homare Junmaishu Muromachi 90
/ 隠岐酒造株式会社 島根県 Oki Sake Brewery Co.,Ltd SHIMANE
露枯 山廃純米原酒 UROKO Yamahai Junmai Genshu
/ 株式会社島崎酒造 栃木県 SHIMAZAKI SHUZO CO.,LTD TOCHIGI
羽根屋 純米吟醸 富の香 
Haneya Junmaiginjo Tominokaori
/ 富美菊酒造株式会社 富山県 Fumigiku Sake Brewery CO.,LTD TOYAMA
Junmai Daiginjo
作 智 純米大吟醸滴取り ZAKU Satori Junmai Daiginjo Shizukudori
/ 清水清三郎商店株式会社 三重県 Shimizu Seizaburo Shoten Ltd. MIE
北の錦 純米大吟醸 暖簾ラベル Kitanonishiki Junmai Daiginjo Noren Label
/ 小林酒造株式会社 北海道 Kobayashi Shuzo Co. Ltd. HOKKAIDO
千福 純米大吟醸 蔵 Sempuku Junmaidaiginjo Kura
/ 株式会社 三宅本店 広島県 MIYAKEHONTEN Co., Ltd HIROSHIMA
天の戸 純米大吟醸 35 Amanoto Junmai Daiginjo 35
/浅舞酒造株式会社 秋田県 Asamai Shuzo Co.,Ltd AKITA
わかむすめ 燕子花 Wakamusume Kakitsubata
/ 新谷酒造 株式会社 山口県 Shintani Sake Brewery CO.,LTD. YAMAGUCHI
Sake Sparkling
七賢 スパークリング 杜ノ奏 SHICHIKEN Sparkling Mori no Kanade
/ 山梨銘醸株式会社 山梨県 Yamanashi Meijo CO., LTD YAMANASHI
MIZUBASHO PURE
/ 永井酒造株式会社 群馬県 NAGAI SAKE INC. GUNMA
Yamada Nishiki
基峰鶴 純米吟醸 山田錦 Kihotsuru Jyunmaiginjyo Yamadanishiki
/ 合資会社基山商店 佐賀県 Kiyama-Shoten Co.,Ltd. SAGA
戦勝政宗 純米大吟醸 竹に雀 Senshomasamune Junmai Daiginjo Takenisuzume
/ 仙台伊澤家勝山酒造株式会社 宮城県 Katsuyama Supreme SAKE Co.,Ltd. MIYAGI
Omachi
臥龍梅 純米大吟醸 備前雄町 Garyubai Junmaidaiginjo BizenOmachi
/ 三和酒造株式会社 三重県 Sanwa shuzo CO.,LTD MIE
セトイチはるばる Setoichi Harubaru
/ 株式会社 瀬戸酒造店 神奈川県 Setoshuzo-Ten CO.,LTD KANAGAWA
Dewasansan
小嶋屋 無題 壱 Kojimaya Untitled #01
/ 株式会社 小嶋総本店 山形県 Kojima Sohonten Co., Ltd. YAMAGATA
羽陽錦爛 純米吟醸 出羽燦々 赤鬼 Uyo Kinran Junmaiginjo Dewasansan AKA-ONI
/ 後藤康太郎酒造店 山形県 Goto Yasutaro shuzoten YAMAGATA
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President & CEO, Kobayashi Junzo Shoten Co., Ltd.
Based in Osaka, I lead Kobayashi Junzo Shoten, a sake wholesaler founded in 1890. Through the cultural richness of Japanese sake, my mission is to connect people and bring smiles to dining tables around the world.
While technology continues to make the world feel smaller, the stories and traditions behind sake brewing can easily fade into the background. I see my role as a bridge—sharing the passion of brewers, opening doors for new audiences, and delivering sake in a way that feels more approachable and relatable.
I enjoy visiting sake breweries, learning about new rice varieties and brewing techniques, and spending time with toji (master brewers) and kurabito (brewery workers) to experience the spirit of sake-making firsthand. On this blog, I’ll share those encounters, my personal insights, and tips to help you enjoy sake even more.
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