Hands-on SAKE
53rd | Ito Co., Ltd. (Aichi), Shikishima Brewery
53rd | Ito Co., Ltd. (Aichi), Shikishima Brewery
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This time's recommendation
Ito Co., Ltd./Shikishima Brewing Company
Shikishima, the representative brand, is an alcoholic beverage from Kamezaki-cho, Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, which was started by Ito Magozaemon in 1788 (Tenmei 8). The former Ito LLC surrendered its sake brewing license in 2000 and went out of business, marking the end of its 200-year history.
However, in 2021 (Reiwa 3), the descendants of the same family re-established themselves as a sake brewery on the same land by re-obtaining the sake production license through M&A and buying back the land and buildings.
#youth#terroir#revival
9th generation brewer Masaru Ito
We want to create a culture, not just a trend. Currently, we are just a new sake maker. Even if you don't have big sales, it doesn't matter. You don't have to be liked by everyone in the world. However, I want to create the kind of sake that people will continue to say 100 or 200 years from now, ``If it wasn't for Shikishima, this wonderful time wouldn't exist.''
Shikishima continues to be associated with food, and even 200 years later it remains a standard alcoholic beverage.
Reason for introducing “Shikishima”
“Shikishima” is recommended by Mr. Taro, an international sake brewery student.
"Drink this!" he suggested, and I took a sip and was astonished.
The rice had a perfect balance of flavor, sweetness, and acidity, and I was instantly hooked.
I heard that this brewery once went out of business, but the 9th generation owner, Yu Ito, re-obtained a sake brewing license at a young age after a lot of hard work.
And this spring, they are planning a new challenge!
Before the new year begins, why not start your new challenge with Shikishima sake?
This time, we will be offering 3 bottles (180ml each) of our representative brand Shikishima: ``Yamada Nishiki Special Junmai'', ``Special Junmai Yume Ginko Unfiltered Genshu'', and ``Junmai Ginjo Yume Sansui''.
Enjoy interacting not only with the brewery but also with the international sake brewery students (participants).♩
We look forward to your participation!
This time's sake
●Shikishima Yamada Nishiki Special Junmai (180ml)
Alcohol content: 16%. This is a special pure rice sake made using Yamada Nishiki. It has the flavor, structure, and sharpness typical of Shikishima, but has a well-balanced flavor that makes it hard to get tired of drinking. You can enjoy the change in taste after opening the bottle. Please give it a try.
★Brewer’s recommended pairing “Den’emon miso dengaku”
You can purchase “Denemon Miso” here.
●Shikishima Special Junmai Yume Ginka Unfiltered Unprocessed Sake (180ml)
Alcohol content: 18%. This alcoholic beverage is made using Yume Ginka, a local rice grown on the Chita Peninsula, which is suitable for Aichi's sake brewing. In order to raise awareness of ``Aichi's agriculture'' and to help local rice farmers sustain themselves, we mainly brew Yume Ginko, which is produced by naorice, which we are collaborating with. The taste retains the graininess characteristic of Yume Ginko, with a well-balanced sweetness, acidity, and sharpness.
This time, we are delivering a new canned product, so the taste is slightly different from the bottled product.
★Brewer's recommended pairing "Ginger grilled pork"
When you add Mikawa mirin to ginger grilled food, the taste changes completely!
You can purchase “Mikawa Mirin” here.
●Shikishima Junmai Ginjo Yumesansui (180ml)
Alcohol content: 16%. Yumesansui is a sake rice grown in the mountains of Aichi Prefecture. We offer Junmai Ginjo made 100% from this rice, which is characterized by its clear taste. The subtle fruity aroma, elegant flavor, and Shikishima-like sharpness will lead you to your next dish or drink.
This time, we are delivering a new canned product, so the taste is slightly different from the bottled product.
★Brewer's recommended pairing "Salt-grilled fish"
“Ito Goshi’s rice salt” is recommended! ”
Online sake brewery study abroad
General content
On the day
Join us via Zoom or YouTube Live
The Zoom or YouTube Live URL will be sent to your registered email address the day before and 1 hour before the event. Prepare your drinks and snacks, and when the event start time arrives, click on the URL and join the event.
*Zoom opens 20 minutes before the event start time.
First half
To create a stronger relationship with sake
60 minutes of one-shot competition from the brewery
・Cheers with the brewery
・Introduction to alcohol
・Pairing menu
・Special brewing
・My sake, my dreams, etc.
second half
A deeper and more precious banquet
Sake brewery international students are divided into groups and have a team meeting♪
Please enjoy this opportunity for direct interaction between international students and brewers.
Event details
Deadline for participation
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Expected shipping date
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
*Scheduled to be delivered to everyone between March 12th and 14th.
Please be sure to receive it by the day of the event.
Please note that the delivery date and time may change slightly depending on the situation.
Date and time
Saturday, March 15, 2025
・First half 19:00-20:00
・Second half 20:10-21:10
*There is a possibility that it will be slightly extended.
*Zoom opens from 18:40, so please arrive early and wait.
plan
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●Regular purchase (Become a sake brewery student) |
3,500Yen (tax included) |
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●Single purchase (Try it out) |
3,500Yen (tax included) + shipping fee |
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How to participate
You can join us via Zoom or YouTube Live.
Things to prepare for the event
● Ochoco or glasses etc.
● Soft water, ice, lemon, etc.
● Have fun (the most important thing!)
Ito Co., Ltd.
- Ito Co., Ltd. (Shikishima Brewery)
- 9-108-1 Kamezakicho, Handa City, Aichi Prefecture
- Shikishima Founded: Tenmei 8, Reiwa 3
- Representative: Yu Ito (9th generation)
- Home page
Participant conditions/level etc.
If you like alcohol, you are most welcome. Everyone from sake beginners to experts are welcome to join us, regardless of their knowledge level.♪
You can participate alone or with a friend or partner!
Notes
Please note that Zoom will record the event footage and use it for our SNS, website, various materials, etc. Also, if you do not want your face to appear in the recording video, etc., please let us know in advance so we can edit it.
Regarding alcohol sales
We do not sell alcoholic beverages to persons under 20 years of age. I didn't start drinking until I was 20. Drinking and driving is prohibited by law. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy or breastfeeding may affect the development of the fetus and infant. Alcohol should be delicious and in moderation. Recycle after drinking.
