Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture; President: Kengo Suzuki, hereinafter “Tsunan Brewery”) is pleased to announce that its flagship sake brand “Tsunan” has been awarded the prestigious Gold Prize at the 2024-2025 (Reiwa 6) Annual Japan Sake Awards, jointly organized by the National Research Institute of Brewing and the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association.
Note: The Gold Prize is awarded to entries among the winning sakes that are recognized for exceptional quality. Out of 809 entries submitted this year, 410 were selected as award-winning sakes, with 202 of those receiving the Gold Prize.
First held in 1911, the Annual Japan Sake Awards is Japan’s most historic sake competition. It aims to elevate industry-wide quality by evaluating the technical capabilities and quality of sake brewed throughout Japan.
The award-winning “Tsunan” is a terroir-driven sake brewed in harmony with the rich natural environment of Tsunan Town. Made with locally grown rice and pristine water sourced from the region, the sake is carefully crafted under the leadership of master brewer Masaya Takizawa and his team. We believe this recognition reflects the precision and reproducibility of our brewing process, rooted in deep expertise in traditional techniques and a scientific understanding of yeast, koji, and fermentation conditions.
This Gold Prize serves as a great encouragement for our team. We remain committed to brewing sake that embodies the spirit of our region and continues to be loved by many.
About Tsunan Sake Brewery
Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. is based in Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan’s heaviest snowfall regions. Our brewing water is drawn from pristine natural sources originating in mountains over 2,000 meters high. We focus on using locally grown sake rice such as Gohyakumangoku and Uonuma Koshihikari to produce sake that blends tradition with innovation. Guided by our brand concept, “Brew for Future – Brewing for a Coexistent Future,” we strive for excellence in both quality and sustainability. In 2025, we received the Niigata Governor’s Prize (1st Place) at the Echigo-ryu Sake Brewing Techniques Championship.
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