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 Nippon Seishu was established in 1872 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in order to take advantage of the area's abundant waters from melted snow, which are ideal for sake brewing. As Sapporo's only sake brewery, Nippon Seishu has a long history tracing back to the development of modern Hokkaido.Founder Yojiemon Shibata originally chose this area when he became entranced with the cool and clear water from melted snow that seeps out of the local ground. In a process that takes over 200 years, water from melted snow from the local Sapporo mountains flows to the ground before it is slowly absorbed into the earth. When it finally emerges, it is perfect for sake making. Excellent water is essential to producing umashi-zake, which literally means "good sake." For over 100 years, Nippon Seishu has been using underground water drawn from sources 150 meters below the ground, taking advantage of the precious water resources of the expansive natural environment of Hokkaido. The brewery workers of Nippon Seishu continue to proudly uphold the traditions and techniques of their predecessors, producing an impressive track record that ranks third among all breweries in gold medals awarded by the National New Sake Tasting Competition. |
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