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Project Schedule Throughout the Year
July Rice Planting
About the live rice planting
We will be live streaming the sake-making process over the next year. In this episode, we will start with the planting of rice seedlings to grow the rice for making sake. Watch how the seedlings are planted by hand, which is unusual these days. Also see what the farmer sees when he drives the rice-planting machine.
Live streaming
Anyone can join
Live streaming on July 2nd, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. JST
Merchandise Provided
Only with Complete Set
- Original T-shirt (1)
- Original sake cup (1)
August Observation of the rice paddy/living organisms
About the live streaming of the rice paddy and its creatures
While drinking Izumibashi Shuzo's "Natsu Yago Series" summer sake at home, watch the live streaming of the rice paddy and its creatures. Learn about how the reduced use of agricultural chemicals helps to protect the environment. Also observe the creatures living in the rice paddy as explained by Izumibashi Shuzo staff.
Live streaming
Only with Complete Set
Only with [Summer] Set
Live streaming to held on a late August weekend. Details to be announced three months in advance or earlier.
Merchandise Provided
Only with Complete Set
Only with [Summer] Set
- Natsu Yago sake comparison, two 720ml bottles
Natsu Yago Blue and Natsu Yago 13
October Rice Ha+O12rvesting
About the live streaming of the rice harvest
At home, follow Izumibashi Shuzo's explanation while comparing the sakamai rice flavor in the sakamai sake comparison set. Those sake were made with different sakamai rice.
By watching the rice-harvesting operation, you can learn the differences and characteristics of different sakamai rice. Then by actually tasting the sake in the comparison set, you will get a better understanding of the sake.
Live streaming
Only with Complete Set
Only with [Autumn] Set
Live streaming to held on a mid-October weekend.
Details to be announced three months in advance or earlier.
Merchandise Provided
Only with Complete Set
Only with [Autumn] Set
- Sakamai sake comparison set, five 300ml bottles
Aki Tombo Rakufumai, Aoe, Omachi Junmai Ginjo, Shinriki Junmai Ginjo, and Tonbo Sparkling
February Cold-weather production (kanzukuri)
About the live streaming of kanzukuri (cold-weather brewing)
At home, follow Izumibashi Shuzo's explanation while comparing the flavor of the sake in the sake comparison set. The sake was produced by different methods.
The live streaming will be a brewery tour to show sake-brewing processes and methods and their characteristics. You can then better appreciate the flavor of your sake.
Live streaming
Only with Complete Set
Only with [Winter] Set
Live streaming to be held on an early February weekend.
Details to be announced three months in advance or earlier.
Merchandise Provided
Only with Complete Set
Only with [Winter] Set
- Sake production method comparison set, five 300ml bottles
Yamada Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo-shu & Junmai-shu Yamada Sokujo Junmai Daiginjo-shu & Junmai-shu, Shiro-koji Junmai-Ginjo
March FInished!
Merchandise Provided
Only with Complete Set
Only with Rice + Sake Set
- Original Nihon-shu sake, one 720 ml bottle
- Photobook (1)
Learn, Drink and Experience with Izumibashi Shuzo.
What is the "Rice Cultivation to Sake Brewing Project"?
The ingredient of all Japanese sake is "rice."
In this project, you can participate online with Izumibashi Shuzo to learn, drink, and experience the important processes for delicious sake brewing, from the cultivation of sake rice to brewing.
You can closely participate throughout the year until end of Sake making process.
At the end of the project, you can enjoy your Original Sake.
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Learn
Learn directly from Izumibashi Shuzo!
You can watch live streaming to learn about each process of rice making and sake brewing, as well as the characteristics of the sake. -
Drink
Receive limited original Japanese sake and seasonal sake!
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Transform it into an Experience
Witness a transformation into a special Japanese sake experience through your learned knowledge and interactions!
Participation PlanPart1
Available plans include the Complete Set, which offers a complete enjoyment for the whole year, Drink and Compare Set, where you can participate live depending on the season/process, and the Just Enjoy the Sake Set.
Please feel free to choose a plan that you are interested in.
Complete Set
※Actual item design may differ from image.
Included only with the Complete Set
- Participation in designing the label for the original Nihon-shu sake.
- Participation in naming everyone's rice paddy.
- Original T-shirt (1)
- Original sake cup (1)
& All Seasonal Sake Sets
Participation PlanPart2
Rice + Sake Project Nihon-shu
- Original Nihon-shu sake, one 720 ml bottle
- Photobook (1)
[Summer] Natsu Yago Sake Comparison Set
- Natsu Yago sake comparison, two 720ml bottles
- Access to the live streaming of rice paddies and creatures (August).
[Autumn] Sakamai Sake Comparison Set
- Sakamai sake comparison set, five 300ml bottles
- Access to live streaming of the rice harvest (October).
[Winter] Sake production method comparison set
- Sake production method comparison set, five 300ml bottles
- Access to live streaming of kanzukuri (cold-weather brewing) (February).
Online experience Complete Set
Merchandise Provided
All Seasonal Sake Sets
- [Summer] Natsu Yago sake comparison set
- [Autumn] Sakamai sake comparison set
- [Winter] Sake production method comparison set
- Rice + Sake Project Nihon-shu Set
Included only with the Complete Set
- Participation in designing the label for the original Nihon-shu sake.
- Participation in naming everyone's rice paddy.
- Original T-shirts (1)
- Original sake cups (1)
[Summer] Natsu Yago Sake Comparison Set
Set Contents
- Natsu Yago sake comparison, two 720ml bottles
- Access to the live streaming of rice paddies and creatures (August).
Natsu Yago Blue
Undiluted sake is in a strong volume. Refreshing, light, and dry. Drink with carbonated water or on the rocks.
[Type] Junmai Genshu [Rice] 100% Yamadanishiki from Kanagawa Prefecture.
[Rice polishing] 65% [Sake Meter Value] +7
[Alcohol] 18% [Serving temperature] 5˚C–15˚C or 45˚C–50˚C
Natsu Yago 13
Despite the low alcohol content, it has the amami flavor of sake yeast. Light taste.
[Type] Junmai-shu [Rice] Yamadanishiki
[Rice polishing] 65% [Sake Meter Value] -2
[Alcohol] 13% [Serving temperature] 5˚C–45˚C
[Autumn] Sakamai Sake Comparison Set
Set Contents
- Sakamai sake comparison set, five 300ml bottles
- Access to live streaming of the rice harvest (October).
Aki Tombo Rakufumai
Rakufumai's signature flavor of light acidity and a slight sweetness complement each other nicely.
Aoe
Junmai Ginjo-shu sake that goes with any dish. It can be enjoyed at various temperatures.
Omachi Junmai Ginjo
The Omachi rice's fleshy texture and well-polished, clean flavor are complementary to produce an elegant flavor.
Shinriki Junmai Ginjo
The light taste and elegant sweetness produce a well-balanced volume.
Tonbo Sparkling
The carbonation from secondary fermentation makes the thick sweetness crisp and refreshing.
[Winter] Sake production method comparison set
Set Contents
- Sake production method comparison set, five 300ml bottles
- Access to live streaming of kanzukuri (cold-weather brewing) (February).
Yamada Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo-shu
While the Junmai Daiginjo is gentle and refreshing, it has a firm umami flavor.
Yamada Sokujo Junmai Daiginjo-shu
Refreshing and smooth taste.
Yamada Kimoto Junmai-shu
Dry with an umami flavor. Serving it lightly chilled, at room temperature, or hot is recommended.
Yamada Sokujo Junmai-shu
Dry and refreshing. Serving it at room temperature or hot is recommended. Heating it brings out the rice's umami flavor.
Shiro-koji Junmai-Ginjo
Sweet and sour taste from the white koji. Mellow flavor like a dessert wine.
Rice + Sake Project Nihon-shu Set
Set Contents
- Original Nihon-shu sake, one 720 ml bottle
- Photobook (1)
Original Nihon-shu sake
This limited edition, original Nihon-shu sake is made from the sakamai rice grown in this project's rice paddy. It has a gentle ginjo aroma and a slightly glorious impression. Its slight sweetness easily matches meals.
Photobook
The photobook captures our year-long, sake-making project from the rice cultivation to the sake brewing.
Rice + Sake Project Nihon-shu Refill
Set Contents
- Original Nihon-shu sake, one 720ml bottle
Original Nihon-shu sake
This limited edition, original Nihon-shu sake is made from the sakamai rice grown in this project's rice paddy. It has a gentle ginjo aroma and a slightly glorious impression. Its slight sweetness easily matches meals.
About Izumibashi Shuzo
This project is provided by Izumibashi Shuzo, a brewery that conducts cultivation to brewing. Its philosophy is that "sake brewing starts from rice making" and conducts all the processes from cultivating sake rice to brewing in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and neighboring regions.
Latest Information
We are accepting names for the rice paddy
From the ideas that have been submitted, our office will select some candidates. There will be a final vote among all the purchasers to decide the winner♪
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Live streaming
2022.07.02 Scheduled to be delivered
/ Rice planting LIVE
/ Rice planting LIVE
Live streaming
2022.10 Scheduled to be delivered
/ Harvesting rice LIVE
/ Harvesting rice LIVE
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