Akita Meijō Co., Ltd., the brewer of “Ranman” sake, is located in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture, which is known as the southern gateway to Akita Prefecture. Yuzawa City has been a suitable region for sake brewing since the feudal era, with its high-quality rice, abundant water, and climate, which is why it was once called the “Nada of the Tohoku region.”
In 1922 (Taisho 11), Akita Meijō Co., Ltd. was established by sake brewers, politicians, and business leaders in the prefecture to promote the delicious and complex Akita sake throughout Japan. This year, the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The trademark for “Ranman” was decided through a public competition.
The current owner of the company is the 8th-generation sake brewer, Gaku Kyōno. The annual production of the company ranks within the top 30 out of 1,400 sake breweries in Japan, and it is among the top 5 in the Tohoku region.
720ml | SMV: 3 | Polish: 70% | Alcohol: 14-15% | Acidity: 1.4 | Amino acid content: 1.0 | Rice: Hyakuta 百田
Our sake won the Gold Award in the main category of the “Delicious Sake Award 2023,” judged using wine glasses!
We are proud to introduce our first Junmai sake, “MONE,” made from rice cultivated in-house by our employees. MONE is made with 100% Hyakuta rice, which is known for its fragrant and flavorful taste. It has a rich and full flavor with a gorgeous aroma. We invite you to taste MONE for yourself and experience the unique flavors of our in-house rice.
720ml | SMV: -1 | Polish: 70% | Alcohol: 14-15% | Acidity: 1.5 | Amino acid content: 1.0 | Rice: Hitohozumi 一穂積
Our first Junmai sake “MONE” made from rice cultivated in-house has been born. Our employees have grown the rice themselves and used it to make our first Junmai sake, “MONE”.
Please enjoy MONE made with 100% in-house cultivated “Hitohozumi” rice, which has a sharp and crisp taste with a delicate sweetness and sourness that characterizes this rice. This sake has a light and refreshing taste with a clear and crisp finish.
720ml | SMV: 6 | Polish: 75% | Alcohol: 15-16% | Acidity: 1.3 | Amino acid content: 1.1 | Rice: Ginsan ぎんさん
We use the raw material rice “Ginsan” from joint research between our company and Akita Prefecture. It has a fruity aroma derived from ethyl caproate, reminiscent of green apples and muscat grapes, and has a smooth and light taste.
720ml | SMV: 4 | Polish: 60% | Alcohol: 15-16% | Acidity: 1.4 | Amino acid content: 1.5 | Rice: Akita Sake Komachi 秋田酒こまち
Gold Medal winner in the main category of the “Delicious Sake Awards 2023”! Won the Gold Medal for two consecutive years! Also won the Gold Medal in the “Value for Money Warm Sake Contest 2022”!
The yeast used is the “Akita Sake Komachi,” which is characterized by its strong fragrance. The rice used is 100% “Akita Sake Komachi” from the locally produced “Yukishiro” in Akita. This sake is a Junmai Ginjo with a “floral aroma and soft taste.”
720ml | SMV: 4 | Polish: 50% | Alcohol: 14-15% | Acidity: 1.2 | Amino acid content: 0.9 | Rice: Akita Sake Komachi 秋田酒こまち
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the Gold Prize in the Main Category of the “Delicious Sake Award 2020-2022,” using wine glasses!
Our sake is meticulously crafted using the finest locally sourced rice from Yuzawa Oyakazu, known for its rich heritage and traceable production. We exclusively use the top-quality “Akita Sake Komachi” rice, ensuring a remarkable taste experience. To enhance its flavors and aromas, we employ the exceptional “Komachi yeast special,” which brings out a delightful fruity fragrance, capturing the essence of the rice.
Our sake is distinguished by its refreshing fruity aroma and a refined, elegant taste. It embodies the perfect harmony of flavors, allowing you to savor the full potential of this exceptional brew.