{"id":174447,"date":"2026-02-16T12:03:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T03:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/?post_type=specialpost&#038;p=174447"},"modified":"2026-04-23T09:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:44:56","slug":"%e5%85%ab%e6%9c%a8%e9%85%92%e9%80%a0%e9%83%a8%e6%84%9b%e5%aa%9b%e7%9c%8c%e4%bb%8a%e6%b2%bb%e5%b8%82-%ef%bd%9e%e3%82%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ac%e3%83%8b%e3%83%83%e3%82%af%e3%81%aa%e3%80%8c%e8%87%aa","status":"publish","type":"specialpost","link":"https:\/\/www.allway-japan.com\/en\/specialpost\/174447\/","title":{"rendered":"Yagi Sake Brewery (Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture) ~ Proposing Organic, Naturally Crafted Sake ~"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagi-san.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174446\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagi-san.jpg 900w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagi-san-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagi-san-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagi-san-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eighth President Nobuki Yagi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u25a0 Certified Organic JAS Sake Made with Organically Grown Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_lineup.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174440\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_lineup.jpg 960w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_lineup-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_lineup-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_lineup-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company was founded in 1831. Guided by the theme of \u201cintegrity in all things,\u201d they continue to pursue uncompromising, quality-focused sake brewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Setonaikai.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174450\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Setonaikai.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Setonaikai-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Setonaikai-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Setonaikai-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Setonaikai-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The flagship brand is \"Yamatan Masamune\". Although located in a warm region, they have air-conditioned the entire brewery to recreate conditions comparable to those of a cold climate ideal for sake brewing, dedicating itself fully to enhancing the quality of its sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_slideshow_img_8de817.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174436\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_slideshow_img_8de817.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_slideshow_img_8de817-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_slideshow_img_8de817-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_slideshow_img_8de817-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_slideshow_img_8de817-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"480\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 850 \/ 480;\" width=\"850\" controls poster=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2026-02-21-134319.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YAMATAN-MASAMUNE-Introduction1-video-converter.com_.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Company Introduction Video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After graduating from Waseda University, President Nobuki Yagi worked at an IT company for about eight years before joining the family business, Yagi Sake Brewery. Leveraging his valuable experience in a different industry, he continues to pursue various reforms and challenges while preserving tradition.<br><br>One such example is brewing sake using organically grown rice. \u201cYamatan Masamune Organic,\u201d brewed with locally produced organic rice and crafted using the Muromachi-period method known as \u201cMizumoto\u201d\u2014which does not involve the addition of artificial lactic acid\u2014has obtained Organic JAS certification as a naturally crafted sake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_front.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174441\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_front.jpg 640w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_front-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_front-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_front-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The label is made from Imabari Towel, a local specialty product, and the towel itself uses organic cotton.<br><br>They aim to be mindful of the SDGs and handle rice with care, setting the rice polishing ratio at 80%. The result is a flavor profile where the refreshing acidity from lactic acid bacteria and the distinct umami unique to organically grown rice come through clearly. It's said to pair well with washed-rind cheeses that have a distinctive character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_side.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174442\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_side.jpg 640w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_side-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_side-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Organic_side-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also recommended to peel off the label and reuse it as a coaster.<br>You can feel the fluffy soft touch and overwhelming water absorption of Imabari towel, which is a representative product of \"safety, safety and high quality\" Japan quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25a0 Consecutive Wins in the World Sake Brewery Ranking; Expanding Exports to Europe, Led by Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their craftsmanship, backed by tradition and advanced techniques, has earned high praise for the quality of their sake, winning gold medals at numerous competitions including the National New Sake Appraisal.<br><br>In recent years, they have achieved consecutive placements in the World Sake Brewery Rankings. The World Sake Brewery Rankings select the top 50 breweries by converting awards won at domestic and international sake competitions and appraisal events into points. In 2025, 698 breweries were eligible for ranking, and they placed 42nd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SakaguraRanging2025_plaque.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174571\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SakaguraRanging2025_plaque.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SakaguraRanging2025_plaque-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SakaguraRanging2025_plaque-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SakaguraRanging2025_plaque-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are actively expanding into overseas markets so that people abroad can also experience the premium taste achieved through their commitment to locally sourced rice and water from Ehime.\n\nSince 2020, they have also been exporting to Germany, where they are steadily increasing their share of the domestic sake market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"174434\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany1.jpg 864w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany1-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"866\" height=\"1080\" data-id=\"174435\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany2.jpg 866w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany2-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany2-821x1024.jpg 821w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany2-768x958.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_Germany2-10x12.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They exhibited at ProWein, Europe's largest wine festival gathering brewers from around the world, held in D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany in 2025.<br><br>Going forward, they plan to further expand their reach across Europe. They are passionate about not just exporting sake, but promoting it globally as part of \u201cJapanese culture\u201d alongside \u201cwashoku\u201d (Japanese cuisine), a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_ShimanamiKaido_900\u00d7600.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174443\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_ShimanamiKaido_900\u00d7600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_ShimanamiKaido_900\u00d7600-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_ShimanamiKaido_900\u00d7600-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Yagishuzobu_ShimanamiKaido_900\u00d7600-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture is also famous for the Shimanami Kaido, a cyclist's paradise where you can enjoy the scenery of islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea.<br>People from all over the world come to experience the beautiful, abundant nature, the mild climate, and the fine sake \u201cYamatan Masamune.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25a0 Recommended Items<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\/?pid=165074304&amp;srsltid=AfmBOorhnF8mKCVcrEf6aUx2gbVRTJ2FuWj-X6dR9h6JflpXEK0LUWLb\">Yamatan Masamune Katana(Sword) Junmai Daiginjo<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\/?pid=165074304&amp;srsltid=AfmBOorhnF8mKCVcrEf6aUx2gbVRTJ2FuWj-X6dR9h6JflpXEK0LUWLb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"552\" height=\"735\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Katana_JunmaiDaiginjo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174439\" style=\"width:350px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Katana_JunmaiDaiginjo.jpg 552w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Katana_JunmaiDaiginjo-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Katana_JunmaiDaiginjo-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This junmai daiginjo sake is made from Ehime Prefecture's \u201cShizuku Hime\u201d sake rice polished to 40%. They placed strong emphasis on its visual appeal, adopting a cool design featuring a \u201csword\u201d motif.<br>True to its name of \u201csword\u201d, its flavor is sharp and exceptionally crisp. It enjoys high popularity both in Japan and overseas, making it an ideal gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\/?pid=12890519&amp;srsltid=AfmBOooxv4Bf-u2tAJLLAFibtKXPVcKrSs7GINvkcDFSNNbmSm5VYP1v\">Yamatan Masamune Shizuku Hime Junmai Ginjo<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\/?pid=12890519&amp;srsltid=AfmBOooxv4Bf-u2tAJLLAFibtKXPVcKrSs7GINvkcDFSNNbmSm5VYP1v\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"530\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Shizukuhime_JunmaiGinjo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174444\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Shizukuhime_JunmaiGinjo.jpg 530w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Shizukuhime_JunmaiGinjo-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Shizukuhime_JunmaiGinjo-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShizuku Hime\u201d is Ehime Prefecture's first sake rice variety. It was named with the wish that \u201cdrops of delicious Ehime sake would be born from Ehime rice.\u201d<br>Its soft, gentle flavor perfectly matches the image of warm Ehime. When poured into a wine glass, you can enjoy its fruity aroma even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\/?pid=4616544&amp;srsltid=AfmBOoreE9lbYJ9yV_1B2pUyHrg4eV5lxiWZRNMdCsU_Zf-NKYB_jE43\">Yamatan Masamune Ginjo Sake<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\/?pid=4616544&amp;srsltid=AfmBOoreE9lbYJ9yV_1B2pUyHrg4eV5lxiWZRNMdCsU_Zf-NKYB_jE43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Ginjo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174437\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Ginjo.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Ginjo-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Ginjo-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ginjo sake is brewed with \u201cMatsuyama Mii,\u201d a sake rice from Ehime Prefecture. Its refined ginjo aroma and crisp, light flavor pair perfectly with light dishes.<br>This exceptional sake has repeatedly won the Grand Gold Award at the \u201cDelicious Sake in Wine Glasses Award\u201d and was selected for ANA's international first-class service in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\/?pid=37177246&amp;srsltid=AfmBOopaaWbnDqBCgjHeRjCQ3uMgzYD3NP3gUB8bYoJmDWmSyDnI3tam\">Yamatan Masamune Junmai Sake Matsuyama Mii<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\/?pid=37177246&amp;srsltid=AfmBOopaaWbnDqBCgjHeRjCQ3uMgzYD3NP3gUB8bYoJmDWmSyDnI3tam\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Junmai_MatsuyamaMii.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174438\" style=\"width:350px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Junmai_MatsuyamaMii.jpg 558w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Junmai_MatsuyamaMii-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/oss.allway-japan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YamatanMasamune_Junmai_MatsuyamaMii-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yamatan Masamune's signature sake. A dry junmai sake that slowly draws out the rich flavor of the \u201cMatsuyama Mii\u201d sake rice. Enjoy it chilled or warmed.<br>It won a gold medal in the Junmai category at the F\u00e9minalise World Wine Competition 2020, judged by female wine experts from around the world.<br>It also won a gold award at the \u201cDelicious Sake in Wine Glasses Award 2024.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-4-color has-palette-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:1px\"><strong>[Yagi Sake Brewery<\/strong> <strong> Company profile]<\/strong><br><br>Address: 3-3-8 Asahi-cho, Imabari-shi, Ehime<br>Access: About 15 minutes walk from JR Imabari Station<br>Phone number: 0898-22-6700<br>Official website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp\">https:\/\/www.yamatan.jp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">* This article is machine translated from Japanese to other foreign languages<br><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A brewing company that has obtained organic JAS certification and is focused on brewing natural sake. 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