In this ikki weekly news, ikki deliver what is happening in Japan in Sake industry for your knowledge as well as hints for your business.

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The updated news in 22nd – 28th February 2021 is below;

[New brewery]

Imuraya, the food processing company especially Japanese Sweets, took over Sake brewery in Mie and launched Sake brewing / Imuraya Co., Ltd.

Ref.地産地消を追求した井村屋グループ初の酒事業がいよいよスタート！『福和蔵(ふくわぐら) 純米酒／純米吟醸酒』を発売予定！/ PR TIMES

[New product]

New Sake from New Kuramoto. Obama shuzo released new brand with local ingredients from Fukui “WAKASA” / Obama Shuzo

Ref.新進気鋭の酒蔵が醸す、“オール福井産”大吟醸酒「大吟醸わかさ」を２月より発売開始/PR TIMES

[Collaboration]

Craftsmanship in Swiss and Japan collaborate. Frank Muller from Geneva produced original bottles for Moriizo, Kagoshima Sweet potato shochu, and released limited box at GINZA SIX / World Commerce Corporation 

Ref.フランク ミュラー│【GINZA SIX限定】フランク ミュラー×極上 森伊蔵に白薩摩セットが登場/PR TIMES

[Against covid-19]

Japanese Sake project against corona in Shikoku. 88 Sake gift box from 50 breweries inspired by Ohenro mairi, religious round trip in Shikoku going around 88 temples. / Saylor

Ref.四国遍路と四国の酒蔵を応援！「四国銘酒８８　おへんろ絵巻」を3月3日から発売/ PR TIMES