SAKE blog

 Sawada Syuzo Co., Ltd. (Nara prefecture) is going to release their original brand “Yukyu no Hikari”(悠久の光) in brand-new blue bottle.

 Sawada Syuzo is a sake brewery located in Nara prefecture. Sawada was established in 1830 to start brewing Japanese Sake, and in Showa era start brewing enzyme for people’s health as well under their philosophy 「fermentation and brewing」.

 Yukyu no Hikari was born in the local project with Agricultural committee in Kashiba city. There were a lot of idle farmlands and to use them efficiently agricultural committee decided to grow rice and brew Japanese Sake. Sawada Shuzo participate in this project and bring this Japanese Sake to the world with thoughts of Kashiba people.

Spec: Yukyu no Hikari

Class: Junmai

Volume: 720ml / 1800ml

Polishing ratio: 65%

Alc. %: 15%

Rice: Hinohikari(from Kashiba city, Nara)

澤田酒造株式会社 / Sawada Syuzo Co., Ltd.

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Representative Brand: 歓喜光 Kankiko

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Author: Yutaro Kobayashi

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.

Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with you.