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Ehime 愛媛 Sake

Ehime Sake: ginjo and junmai with Matsuyama Mitsui heritage
ginjo and junmai with Matsuyama Mitsui heritage

Ehime is the origin of Matsuyama Mitsui (松山三井), a sake rice variety that has been adopted by breweries across Japan for ginjo production. The prefecture's mild climate and mountain water support a refined brewing tradition centered on Matsuyama.

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Breweries
approximately 20
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Climate
mild Pacific and Seto sea climate
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Water
clean water from Shikoku Mountains
📍 Location
western Shikoku, Matsuyama area
🌨 Climate
mild Pacific and Seto sea climate
💧 Water
clean water from Shikoku Mountains
🍶 Sake Style
ginjo and junmai with Matsuyama Mitsui heritage
🏭 Breweries
approximately 20
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matsuyama Mitsui (松山三井) is a sake rice variety developed in Ehime's Matsuyama area. It is widely used across Japan for brewing ginjo and daiginjo, valued for producing clean, elegant sake with good aroma development.

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