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Ichinokura Mukansa Honjozo Okarakuchi

by Ichinokura Co., Ltd. ย ยทย  Miyagi
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Description

Ichinokura was formed in 1973 through the merger of four Miyagi Prefecture breweries, the oldest of which dated to the 1700s, in the rice-growing center of Matsuyama in Osaki. The 'Mukansa' (non-inspected) designation was a deliberate act of protest: in 1977, when Japan's sake tax system rewarded premium classification with higher taxes passed on to consumers, Ichinokura refused to submit its honjozo for government grading, declaring that the customer, not the government, was the true judge of quality. The Okarakuchi (extra-dry) Honjozo carries that spirit of directness: distilled alcohol is added in small amounts to enhance aroma and sharpen the dry finish rather than to inflate volume. Ichinokura remains the largest brewery in Miyagi Prefecture by production capacity.

Specifications
CategoryHonjozo
RegionMiyagi
SMV+9
ABV15%
Polish Ratio65%
Flavor Profile
Subtle
Aromatic
Light
Full
Sweet
Dry

Aroma and body are estimated from the category and polishing ratio. SMV and acidity are published values.

Sake TypeWhat is Honjozo?

Versatile and food-friendly with a smooth, light character.

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Sake Girl

Jun 25, 2025, 5:35 AM

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Crisp
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Ichinokura Co., Ltd.

Miyagi
In the rice in Miyagi prefecture, we have a storehouse in Osaki City, where Sasanishiki and Hitomebore were born. While using local rice and its own premises, we are also actively developing new products using brewing and fermented technology so that we can propose a rich life with handmade manufacturing methods. We are working on it. Ichinokura was born in 1973, with four historical brewers in Miyagi Prefecture. The name of Ichinokura includes two meanings: four companies have become one warehouse and aiming for the best store in Japan. A warehouse was set up in Matsuyama, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was blessed with abundant underground spring, and in 1977 the โ€œUnbatalโ€ series, which raised a problem with the liquor tax system at that time, was released in 1988, and in 1988, a low alcoholic sake โ€œHimezenโ€. In 1998, he created a new genre with the "Suzu no" and other new genres, and still faithfully protects the "high -quality sake brewing by" handmade "preparation", which is now founded. In addition, in order to realize the "Ichinokura -type sixth industry", we have a single -brewing, as well as the efforts of Ichinokura farmers, which were launched for the purpose of revitalizing local agriculture, and aggressive participation in environmental issues. We are aiming for the true "liquor of the earth" that has been turned into a brewery.
Est.1973
BrandIchinokura
Address14th Matsuyama Character Osaki Miyagi 14
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Pairings

Food type guide

Derived from this sakeโ€™s published spec (SMV and acidity).
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Yakitori (Salt)
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
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Shabu-shabu
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
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White Fish Sashimi
Seafood
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Clean and crisp profile enhances delicate seafood flavors
4
Mixed Hot Pot
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
5
Chawanmushi
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
6
Tempura Assortment
Seafood
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Clean and crisp profile enhances delicate seafood flavors
7
Yakitori (Tare)
Japanese
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Traditional balance ideal for Japanese cuisine
8
Shrimp Tempura
Seafood
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Clean and crisp profile enhances delicate seafood flavors