“Hiroshima Sake” features a flavorful taste, with a warm and crisp, rich aroma. At the First National Alcoholic Beverage Competition held at a brewing research institute in Tokyo in 1907, “Hiroshima Sake” won hands down, being awarded first and second prize among the five awards for excellence, which instantly raised Hiroshima’s reputation as an established sake brewing center.

Due to the limited space of the exhibition, we introduce only seven of the 49 brewers in Hiroshima Prefecture.

■“Honshu Ichi: Unfiltered Junmai Sake”… Junmai sake with a fruity aroma and a rich flavor.
Manufacturer: Umeda Shuzo GMK (Funakoshi, Aki-ku, Hiroshima City)

■“Doki no Sakura: Josen Sake”… Sake with a rich, sweet flavor. Tastes great chilled or warm.
Manufacturer: Etajimameijyo Co., Ltd. (Etajima-cho, Etajima City)

■“Kirei: Junmai-Ginjo Sake”… Sake with a rich aroma and a crisp aftertaste.
Manufacturer: Kirei Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Saijohonmachi, Higashihiroshima City)

■“Jurei Onomichi: Honjozo Sake”… Sake with a subtle balance of mild umami and a crisp, tart aftertaste.
Manufacturer: Yoshigen Shuzojo Co., Ltd. (Sangenya-cho, Onomichi City)

■“Hiba Bijin: Junmai Kizake”… Sake with a subtle scent and rich yet refreshing taste.
Manufacturer: Hiba Bijin Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Mikkaichi-cho, Shobara City)

■“Ryokusen Honjikomi: Junmai-Ginjo Sake”… Iconic Kamoizumi sake with a rich, mellow flavor.
Manufacturer: Kamoizumi Shuzo & Co., Ltd. (Saijokamiichi-cho, Higashihiroshima City)

■“Hishimasamune: Daiginjo Sake”… Daiginjo sake with a fruity yet rich aroma and mild flavor.
Manufacturer: Kubota Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Kabe, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City)