Producer
Hakushika
Hakushika is the main brand of Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd., a Japanese sake producer based in Nishinomiya (Hyōgo prefecture). It offers a broad range from everyday sakes to premium labels (Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, Honjozo), as well as liqueurs and related products.
- Nishinomiya · Hyōgo · Japan
- Since 1662
- 1 product
The story
The Tatsuuma family has been involved in sake production since the 17th century; the company traces its origins to 1662. The modern corporate entity (Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd.) was established in 1917. Over the centuries the Hakushika brand developed in the Nada/Nishinomiya area, becoming established on the domestic market and through exports and cultural initiatives related to sake.
Production philosophy
The company states an approach that combines respect for tradition with attention to technological innovation, with a strong focus on quality (品質第一) and on passing production techniques to future generations. It also promotes sake culture through educational and museum activities.
Territory
Main headquarters and operations in the city of Nishinomiya, Hyōgo prefecture (the historic Nada area, famous for sake production).
Production method
Produced according to the classic sake process: rice polishing, washing and soaking, steaming, koji preparation, shubo (yeast starter), main fermentation (moromi) with parallel fermentation, pressing, filtration, pasteurization, blending and bottling. The brand highlights the use of local water (Miyamizu) and the historical techniques of the Nada region.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Nishinomiya
- Categories
- sake Junmai
- sake Ginjo
- sake Daiginjo
- honjozo
- namazake / unpasteurized sake
- taruzake (sake aged in cedar casks)
- liqueurs
- Raw materials
- sake rice
- water (Miyamizu)
- koji (rice inoculated with Aspergillus oryzae)
- sake yeasts
- Representative products
- Sake Tokusen Junmai 72cl - Hakushika
- Kuromatsu Hakushika Junmai
What makes it distinctive
- Historic brand associated with the Tatsuuma family, with activities dating back to 1662.
- Headquarters in Nishinomiya (Hyōgo prefecture), in the Nada area renowned for sake production.
- Full production range: from everyday labels to premium lines (Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo).
- Support for the promotion of sake culture (connection with the Sake Museum/Hakushika Memorial Sake Museum).