Fukuju Junmai Ginjo is a classic expression of Nada brewing. It opens with delicate aromas of white flowers, pear, and melon, underscored by a faint herbal freshness. On the palate it is soft and clean, with a light body, gentle umami, and a silky mouthfeel. Notes of green apple and steamed rice drift into a crisp, dry finish, showing both finesse and balance.

Nestled in the historic Nada district of Kobe, Fukuju Sake Brewery carries nearly three centuries of brewing heritage. Founded in 1751, the brewery takes its name from “Fukuju,” a symbol of happiness and longevity. Nada’s unique environment—mountain-fed Miyamizu water, cold winters, and access to premium Yamadanishiki rice from nearby Hyōgo—has long made it Japan’s most famous sake region. Fukuju has become internationally recognised not only for its technical mastery but also for its sustainability leadership. The brewery was one of the first in Japan to embrace environmentally conscious brewing practices, working with natural yeast propagation and local rice strains. Their sake has graced the tables of Nobel Prize banquets and Michelin-starred restaurants, yet they remain deeply tied to Kobe’s community. Fukuju represents a harmony of old-world craftsmanship and forward-looking innovation, with sakes that are precise, elegant, and deeply expressive of Nada’s terroir.