Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture; President: Kengo Suzuki) participated as a drink partner at Sustainable Food Night #26, held in Tokyo on May 20, 2025, organized by Sustainable Food Asia Inc. At the event, Tsunan Sake Brewery highlighted the potential of fermentation in contributing to a more sustainable food culture through Japanese sake.
Themed “Innovations for FIVE WIN: Happiness Created by Rice Koji Fermentation”, the event served as a lively forum for discussion between speakers and attendees about the future of fermentation and the potential of rice. Mr. Koizumi, the CEO of ORYZAE Inc., gave a presentation, and participants enjoyed tastings of koji-derived products such as amazake and granola. The event offered a meaningful opportunity to discover new values in food.
Tsunan Sake Brewery served three types of sake at the event:
- Tsunan Haku: The brewery’s flagship sake, which won the prestigious Niigata Governor’s Award in the 2024 Brewing Year.
- GO LUNAR: A future-oriented limited-edition sake created with innovative fermentation and aging techniques.
- GO SPARKLING GOLD: A dazzling and delicate sparkling sake that showcases the power of fermentation.
President Kengo Suzuki of Tsunan Sake Brewery also attended the event and engaged in discussions on R&D and the social implementation of fermentation. Moving forward, Tsunan Sake Brewery remains committed to contributing to a sustainable future in food culture by utilizing regional resources and advancing fermentation-centered sake brewing.
About Sustainable Food Asia Inc.
Sustainable Food Asia was founded with the purpose of creating a new standard for food. Across Asia, numerous food-tech ventures are emerging to support a sustainable food industry. By combining the novel materials developed by these ventures with the technologies of Japanese food-related companies, we aim to build a foundation for a sustainable food system for the next generation.
https://sustainablefoodasia.com/
About ORYZAE Inc.
ORYZAE Inc. aims to promote health and solve social issues through its rice koji-derived fermented sweetener, “ORYZAE Sweetener,” contributing to a better future for children and the planet by creating a circular society. Our mission, “FIVE WIN,” delivers value to five stakeholders—consumers, producers, the environment, traditional culture, and corporate growth—through fermentation innovation that goes beyond food.
https://www.oryzae.site/
About Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Located in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture—one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall areas—Tsunan Sake Brewery uses pristine natural spring water sourced from 2,000-meter-class mountains for its brewing. Utilizing locally grown sake rice varieties such as Gohyakumangoku and Uonuma Koshihikari, the brewery fuses tradition with innovation under the brand concept “Brew for Future – Brewing a Symbiotic Future.” In 2025, the brewery was awarded the Niigata Governor’s Award (First Place) at the Echigo-style Sake Brewing Technology Competition.
https://tsunan-sake.com/
