Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tsunan, Niigata; CEO: Kengo Suzuki; hereinafter referred to as Tsunan Sake Brewery) showcased its sake at the Sustainable Food Lab booth at “SKS JAPAN 2024 – Global Foodtech Summit,” held at COREDO Muromachi Terrace as part of the event’s “Food Mirai Yokocho” exhibition. This exhibit provided a unique opportunity to present Tsunan’s regenerative-focused sake production as part of a new movement emphasizing sustainability in the food industry.
Showcased Sake: GO GRANDCLASS Uonuma Koshihikari Edition
This premium junmai daiginjo sake highlights the natural sweetness of Uonuma-grown Koshihikari rice, creating a flavor so exquisite that a single sip is said to elicit an instinctive “delicious!” response. Made to embody the land of Uonuma, this sake brings smiles to its drinkers and promotes a sustainable future for Uonuma’s rice-growing areas. Each bottle comes in a custom kiri (paulownia) wood box, with a limited edition serial-numbered wooden tag, making it a perfect gift or celebratory item.
https://koshihikari.tsunan-sake.com/
Showcased Sake: GO DOLCE
GO DOLCE features a fruity sweetness that is unique for Niigata sake, offering a dessert-like experience that pairs beautifully with sweets. Envisioned as a sake to enjoy alongside cakes or macarons, GO DOLCE opens up new possibilities for pairing sake with dessert and expands the enjoyment of sake to new occasions.
https://tsunan-sake.stores.jp/items/5e77032f9df1633dad0ab38c
About SKS JAPAN 2024
As one of Japan’s largest foodtech conferences, “SKS JAPAN 2024 – Global Foodtech Summit” was held from October 24 to 26 at COREDO Muromachi Terrace. Hosted by UnlocX and The Spoon, this event covered cutting-edge food topics, including food waste, alternative proteins, sustainability, and the concept of “regeneration.” With over 100 leading figures from around the world and more than 40 sessions, the summit brought together innovators and experts to discuss the future of food and explore the possibilities for Japan’s unique approach to building a sustainable food ecosystem.
https://unlocx.tech/sksj2024/
About Food Mirai Yokocho
Food Mirai Yokocho, an open-to-the-public street exhibit held in Nihonbashi Nakadori, allowed visitors to experience the future of food as part of the SKS JAPAN 2024 summit. Organized for the first time this year, Food Mirai Yokocho created a space that combines Japan’s strengths in sustainability, health, and delicious food, incorporating advanced technologies alongside traditional culinary arts. Various booths exhibited products and services from companies working towards regional revitalization and environmental sustainability, including Tsunan Sake Brewery’s innovative offerings.
About Tsunan Sake Brewery
Tsunan Sake Brewery, based in Tsunan, Niigata, is a sake brewery that embodies co-existence with nature. Located in a heavy snowfall region, the brewery uses pure spring water from the nearby 2,000-meter-high mountains and produces its sake with Gohyakumangoku rice, a variety unique to the area. With the brand concept “Brew for Future – Brewing for a Coexisting Future,” Tsunan Sake Brewery aims to fuse traditional brewing techniques with modern science to create new value and expand its presence overseas under a new structure introduced in 2023.
https://tsunan-sake.com/