Company Introduction

[Business policy]
<To present Japanese fermented foodstuffs from a modern design perspective>

[Company overview]
Established in 2001.
Although it's a traditional beverage, Amazake made from "koji" (a kind of rice mold) was largely unappreciated even in Japan. Adding a modern design twist to this traditional drink, the company opened specialist shops in Ginza, Niigata and Jiyugaoka, attracting attention across Japan.
This prompted a merger between the sake brewing company and companies producing miso paste and pickled goods. These companies came together to form a business group, with the aim of presenting Japanese fermented foodstuffs through modern design.

[Awards]
(WAKYO SHOUTEN CO., LTD.)
2010 NIIGATA Shop Design Award
2011 First place in Japan Number-one Order Gourmet finals, sake and soft drinks category
2013 Best entry in Shining Bright Niigata prefecture shop awards
2014 First prize in Niigata New Business Awards
2015 Special prize in the National Creators Forum for New Businesses, entrepreneur category

IMAYOTUKASA SHUZO CO.,LTD. (Subsidiary)
2014 Special sake with no added alcohol or sugar, Imayotsukasa: INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2014 COMMENDED Prize winner.
2014 Sake with no added alcohol or sugar, made with fresh natural water, Imayotsukasa:Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2014 gold prize.
2014 Sake with no added alcohol or sugar, and made using over 50% unpolished rice, Imayotsukasa Highest Quality: Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2014 silver prize.
2015 Sake with no added alcohol or sugar, made with fresh natural water, Imayotsukasa: INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2015 BRONZE prize winner.
2015 Fukuzake Super Ring pure sake made with no added sugar or alcohol: INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2015 BRONZE prize winner.
2015 Sake with no added alcohol or sugar, and made using over 50% unpolished rice, Imayotsukasa Highest Quality: INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2015 COMMENDED prize winner.