Greetings from the president.

Okitama Basin not only has a fabulous view of the Azuma mountain range, but it also has a clear atmosphere, severe winter cold, and clean and rich water, making it the most suitable place for sake brewing. Rice cultivation is also prosperous in the rich land. It has been known as a famous brewery for a long time, producing a number of high-quality brewer's rice.

Our company was founded when Eiji, the 6th generation of our family, took over the sake brewing department of Sakataya Riemon, a local merchant who had gained privileges from the lord in the Yonezawahan MIyauchi district during the Edo period. Ever since, we have continued to study brewing techniques while preserving old traditions.

"Azuma No Fumoto" is a sake brewed carefully by polishing carefully selected brewer's rice. We will pursue quality-oriented sake brewing so that "Azuma No Fumoto" continues to satisfies people's hearts.

We appreciate your continued support.

Company Profile

Name AZUMANOFUMOTO SAKE BREWERY LTD
Address 〒992-0472 2557 Miyauchi, Nanyo-city, Yamagata
Establish 1896
President Masumi Nakano
Contact TEL:+81-238-47-5111/FAX:+81-238-47-2013

Prizes

2021

Top Gold: Kumanonomegumi : International Wine Challenge

2020

Gold: Tenkyu Sakuraame (Junmai Ginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Silver: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Silver: Azumanofumoto (Junmai Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Silver: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Honor Prize (Ginjo & Junmai Category):Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo) : Tohoku Sake Awards
Silver: Kumanonomegumi : International Wine Challenge
Silver: Kumanonoshizuku : International Wine Challenge
Bronze: TETSU (Junmai Daiginjo): International Wine Challenge
Bronze: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): International Wine Challenge
Bronze: Ooicho(Daiginjo Koshu): International Wine Challenge
Gold: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Gold: Azumanofumoto (Junmai Ginjo): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Gold: Azumanofumoto (Seisen)KAN SAKE AWARD, Japan
Three stars(the thirtieth):World Ranking of SAKAGURA

2019

Gold: Azumanofumoto (Junmai Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Bronze: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Bronze: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards
Honor Prize (Ginjo & Junmai Category): Tohoku Sake Awards
Gold: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Gold: Azumanofumoto (Junmai Ginjo): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Bronze: Azumanofumoto (Junmai Ginjo): International Wine Challenge
Bronze: Kumanonoshizuku (Junmai Ginjo): International Wine Challenge
Bronze: Tenkyu Kiu (Junmai Ginjo): International Wine Challenge
Silver:Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): MILANO SAKE CHALLENGE

2018

Second Prize: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Silver: TETSU (Junmai Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Silver: Azumanofumoto (Junmai Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Top Gold: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Gold: Tenkyu Sakuraame (Junmai Ginjo): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Gold (Yamagata Trophy ): Kumanonoshizuku (Junmai Ginjo): International Wine Challenge
Silver: Azumanofumoto (Special Junmai): International Wine Challenge
Bronze: Azumanofumoto (Junmai Daiginjo): International Wine Challenge

2017

Gold: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Silver: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Prize: Annual Japan Sake Awards
Gold: Tenkyu Hakuu (Junmai): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Bronze: Tenkyu Ranten (Junmai Daiginjo): International Wine Challenge

2016

Gold: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Top Gold: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Silver: Azumanofumoto (Junmai Daiginjo): International Wine Challenge
Bronze: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): International Wine Challenge

2015

Gold: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Silver: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold: Tsuyahime Nandodemo (Junmai Ginjo): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan

2014

Second Prize: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards
Honor Prize (Ginjo Category): Tohoku Sake Awards
Gold: Azumanofumoto (Special Junmai): The Fine SAKE Award, Japan
Bronze: Azumanofumoto (Special Junmai): International Wine Challenge

2013

Gold: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards
Honor Prize (Ginjo Category): Tohoku Sake Awards

2012

Gold: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards
Honor Prize (Ginjo Category): Tohoku Sake Awards
Bronze: Ooicho 10 years Old (Daiginjo Koshu): International Wine Challenge

2011

Gold: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards
Honor Prize (Ginjo Category) : Tohoku Sake Awards

2010

Gold: Azumanofumoto (Daiginjo): U.S. National Sake Appraisal
Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards
Honor Prize (Junmai Category) : Tohoku Sake Awards

2009

Prize: Annual Japan Sake Awards
Honor Prize (Ginjo Category) : Tohoku Sake Awards

2007

Prize: Annual Japan Sake Awards

2005

Prize: Annual Japan Sake Awards

2004

Prize: Annual Japan Sake Awards

2003

Prize: Annual Japan Sake Awards

1999

Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards

1998

Honor Prize (Ginjo Category) : Tohoku Sake Awards

1993

Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards

1991

Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards

1983

Gold: Annual Japan Sake Awards

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