Niizawa Brewery (新澤醸造店)

Founded in 1873 in Miyagi Prefecture, Niizawa Brewery is world-renowned for its philosophy of crafting the "Ultimate Food-Pairing Sake." Under the leadership of Iwao Niizawa—who became Miyagi’s youngest Toji at age 20—the brewery launched its flagship brand "Hakurakusei," revolutionizing the industry with its clean, fatigue-free profile designed to enhance any cuisine. The brewery is also a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of rice polishing, producing legendary labels like "Zankyo" (7% polishing) and "Komyon" (0.85% polishing). Through meticulous low-temperature control and precision brewing, Niizawa Brewery has elevated the purity and transparency of sake to an art form, securing its status as a top-tier brand for global collectors.