Hirako Shuzo, founded in 1861 in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, built its Hitakami brand around the old poetic name for the Kitakami River that runs through the region, and its unofficial motto If you're eating fish, it has to be Hitakami reflects a deliberate commitment to brewing food-friendly sake that pairs with the fresh seafood of Sanriku and Kinkazan. The brewery pursues a style that is both clean and full-flavored, with a refreshing finish suited to shellfish and sashimi.
