Nichiei

Nichiei is the flagship brand of Nakamura Shuzo, based in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, where the brewery crafts sake using locally sourced rice and its own proprietary yeast. The brand draws on Shinkoihara rice, a rare variety from the Hakui district of Ishikawa, fermented to balance aroma, flavor, and a clean finish. Kanazawa's long culinary tradition shapes the brewery's approach, producing sake suited to accompany the region's celebrated seafood and seasonal cuisine.