The Story
"Sasa" means Sake, and "Ichi" means Japan's Number One.
The name Sasaichi was conceived with a singular ambition: "Sasa" is a traditional term for sake, while "Ichi" represents the unwavering goal to become the finest sake in all of Japan.
Since 1919 (Taisho 8), the face of Sasaichi Shuzo has been defined by its iconic logo—the "Yata no Kagami" (The Eight-Span Mirror, one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan) framing the bold, calligraphic "Hige-moji" characters for Sasaichi.
The Fusion of the Sacred Mirror and Sake
By intertwining the sacred Yata no Kagami with the essence of sake, and drawing inspiration from the auspicious number "8" of our founding year (Taisho 8)—a number symbolizing expanding prosperity—we adopted the mirror as our motif.
It is a testament to the founding spirit of aiming for the pinnacle of Japanese sake, and a prayer to pass down the heart of "Yata" to future generations.
The Sake
The Sasaichi Way: From Mass Production back to Artisan Excellence
Beginning with the conclusion of the 2013 brewing year, Sasaichi Shuzo took the bold step of abolishing its mass-production facilities, returning both the Koji-making and yeast-starter (Shobo) processes to traditional handcrafting. To complete this transformation into a high-quality boutique brewery, we integrated state-of-the-art rice washing machines, a specialized Ginjo-koshiki (steamer) capable of producing dry steam, and two elite sake presses—the Sase and Nagata styles—resulting in a profound leap in overall sake quality.
The Sake
Imperial Water
Utilizing our proprietary well water, known as "Gozensui" (Imperial Water), we meticulously handcraft our sake using premium rice varieties like Yamadanishiki and Yume-sansui, grown through local cultivation contracts.
Reflecting the unique culture of Yamanashi—where a deep-seated longing for the sea has led to a profound appreciation for seafood—we have refined "Sasaichi" into an authentic sake featuring a moderate fruity bouquet and a remarkably crisp finish, perfectly complementing any seafood dish.
From Sasaichi
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