Winery Info/Brand
Tokyo Zakari is a sake brand founded by Koyama Shuzo in 1920 during the Taisho era, created to support the growth of Tokyo. Popular for its consistent flavor until the 1970s, the brand is now being revived, blending traditional brewing techniques with modern innovation. Tokyo Zakari celebrates the city's prosperity and aims to share its spirit with the world. Its design features a "masu" container, symbolizing growth, and traditional Edo patterns that reflect unity and harmony. With its renewed vision, Tokyo Zakari seeks to bring happiness to people everywhere and contribute to Tokyo’s continued success.
The story of Tokyo Zakari begins in the Taisho era when it was created by Koyama Shuzo, a relative of the brand’s current owners, with the vision of contributing to the growth of Tokyo. Named to reflect this ambition, the sake became beloved by everyday people, maintaining its distinctive flavor for decades until the 1970s.
In the Reiwa era, the brand was revived, reconnecting with its rich heritage while embracing modern innovation. Tokyo Zakari now aims to share its sake with the world, revitalizing the spirit of Tokyo and Japan. By blending time-honored brewing techniques with contemporary creativity, it honors both the past and the present. The design, featuring a masu container and Edo patterns, symbolizes growth and unity—values that reflect the brand's enduring mission to bring joy and prosperity to people, while ensuring Tokyo’s continued success.

Region Info/Origin
Saitama, north of Tokyo, is known for its fertile plains and natural resources, making it ideal for sake brewing. The region boasts a rich brewing tradition and craft breweries producing high-quality sake.
Benefit from pure, soft water from the Arakawa River and high-quality rice, ideal for sake brewing. Its distinct climate supports rice cultivation, and local brewers blend tradition with innovation for unique flavours.
Has a rich history of agricultural and artisanal craftsmanship, with family-owned sake breweries passing down brewing knowledge. This dedication to quality and tradition shapes Saitama's sake, including Tokyo Zakari.

