Specifications
| Storage temparature | Dry |
|---|---|
| Place of origin (Pref.) | Chiba |
| Ratio of originated in Japan (WT) | 100% |
| Ingredients & Additives | Rice, Koji |
| Target country |
Company profile
Because it is mainly popular with NAMAZAKE (unpasterurized sake), many people visit the sake brewery directly.
On the other hand, our long-aged dry JUNMAISHU (pure rice sake) made from rice in Chiba Prefecture has individuality to be enjoyed. There are concerts and events held in the Sake brewery every year, and it became a popular sake brewery that is often featured in television.
< Our philosophy >
"Jizake (countryside sake) can be brewed only from the local rice, lands, water, and climate, and can be fostered only by the heart of local people."
Under this philosophy, we strive to brew sake with the local rice.
Especially dry Junmai "Mai-zakura", Junmai daiginjo "Weeping cherry blossoms", have grown to popular local sake. Our Junmaishu ages to be matured for three years and shipped, and you can enjoy the condensed taste of flavor.
| Company name | Moriya Shuzo Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Type of organization | Manufacturer |
| Business description | Brewery of local sake and single-distilled shochu. |
| Title of representative | President Mr. Masahiro Moriya |
| Company address | HA2929 Hasunuma, Sanmu-shi, Chiba, 289-1806 |
| Date of establishment | 1893 |
| Number of employees | 6~20 or less |
| Company homepage | http://maizakura.com/ |
| TEL | +(81) 475-86-2016 |
| FAX | +(81) 475-86-2173 |
| Business partners |
Founded in 1893 (Meiji 26), the first kuranushi started production of Sake.
We commenced distillation of Shochu (Junmai Morimasa) in 1916 (Taisho 5).
In 1941, we rebuild the main Kura which is currently in use.
The company was reorganized in 1953, and named as Moriya Shuzo Co., LTd.
We manufactured juice beverage between 1955 and 1970, which was called
"Naniwa juice".
Moriya Jichiro was formally inaugurated as the fourth-generation Kuranushi, 1955.
In 1986, we started brewing Junmai Daiginjo (pure rice Daiginjo) firstly made from rice of Chiba Prefecture. The label was designed by master painer Hiroshi Yabe in Mobara City. The sake "Shidare Zakura" (pure rice Daiginjo weeping cherry blossoms) was sold at department stores, and won popularity.
In 1987, the new building of sake brewery was built, equipped with 3600 square feet refrigerated storage.
"Saka-gura Concert" (Concert in sake brewery) began in 1992.
In 2000, we changed the sake rice used for "Mai-zakura" to 100% Chiba Prefecture Rice.
Masahiro Moriya was appointed as Fifth-generation Kuranushi in 2001.
In 2007, we changed the sake rice of our all sake to 100% Chiba Prefecture Rice.
"Mai-zakura Strawberry Liquor" was released in 2008 (the liqueur made with the strawberry in Naruto).
In 2008, we released "Mai-zakura Taruzake" stored in a cedear cask made of Sanmu cedear.
In 2009, we start brewing using the Glutelin Rice "Yume kanae" in Chiba.
< Original label >
"Sake with the label with someone's name on it"
"Message on the label to show your gratitude"
"Label with photo recently taken by smartphone"
You can have your private local sake or shochu with the original label, in a low price if Moriya Shuzo.