On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture; President: Kengo Suzuki) held a celebratory reception at THE NIIGATA, the Niigata Information Center in Ginza, to commemorate winning the prestigious Niigata Governor’s Award (1st Place) at the 2024 Echigo-ryu Sake Brewing Technical Championship.
The event was hosted by Reimi Enomoto, Tsunan Sake Brewery’s official “Sake Evangelist,” and welcomed many guests and supporters from across Japan, creating a warm and festive atmosphere throughout the evening.
At the start of the event, President Kengo Suzuki expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the support that made the award possible and shared his joy in receiving such recognition. He was followed by Mr. Takagi, Director of THE NIIGATA, who also gave welcoming remarks, receiving a round of enthusiastic applause from the audience.
A congratulatory message from Mr. Haruka Kuwabara, Mayor of Tsunan Town, was also presented during the event:
“Congratulations on winning first place in the 2024 Echigo-style Sake Brewing Competition for your refined taste and sake brewing techniques. I extend our heartfelt congratulations. I hope that Tsunan Brewery will continue to make great strides on a global scale through the tireless efforts and love of our toji and brewers.”(Haruka Kuwabara, Mayor of Tsunan Town)
A message was also shared from Ms. Rin Uzuki, representative of “Sake Komachi,” a lifestyle and media community focused on sake, expressing her respect for the brewery’s ongoing challenges and achievements.
Guests had the opportunity to sample the award-winning sake, the Junmai Daiginjo Tsunan, while Mr. Inari Watanabe, an instructor from the SSI Sake Academy, gave a tasting commentary. Brewed with Gohyakumangoku rice polished down to 40% and fermented slowly under low temperatures in the snowy region of Tsunan, Tsunan was once again praised for its elegant aroma and crisp, refined flavor.
The toast was led by DJ Kamoshitaro, a special guest known for promoting regional revitalization through fermentation. His lively presence unified the room as participants raised their glasses in celebration. The event concluded with commemorative photos and lively conversations over sake, fostering deeper connections among the attendees.
Tsunan Sake Brewery will continue to embrace the rich natural environment and traditions of its snowy homeland while taking on new challenges and creating value through innovation.
About Tsunan Sake Brewery
Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is a sake brewery located in Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture—one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions. The brewery uses pure mountain spring water from the 2,000-meter-class mountains that surround the region, along with locally grown sake rice such as Gohyakumangoku and Uonuma Koshihikari. With a philosophy of blending nature and innovation, the brewery operates under the brand concept “Brew for Future – Brewing a Symbiotic Future.” In 2025, Tsunan Sake Brewery received 1st place in the Echigo-ryu Sake Brewing Technical Championship, earning the Niigata Governor’s Award.
https://tsunan-sake.com/
