Tomoshichi Kanehira was a skilled rice mash maker in the Edo Period. By using
his expertise,he established a sake Brewery in 1804. Since then,Aiyu Brewery,
has consistantly brewed exquisite sake over 200 years. The brewery has been
loved by Japan people for generations.In fact their name“Aiyu” literally means
“friendship and love” . Situated in the small town of Itako,on the water’ s edge
in the province of Ibaraki, Japan,the brewery’s surrounding area is renowned
for its high quality water. The pristine water from the springs of
the region contains the perfect mix of mineralsforsake brewing.

The Holy Trinity of good sake is great water, quality rice
and the skill of the brewer. Aiyu Brewery boasts all
three.Also, it is one of the rare breweries,which still
employs traditional hand-made brewing techniques,instead of exploiting modern machinery.

These days, their Junmai Ginjo and Junmai, have
gained fame not only in Japan but also around
the world. Aiyu’s Daiginjo sake won the Grand
Gold Medal in the fermented spirits division at the
45th Monde Selection anniversary contest.
TOMOJU, Junmai Ginjo, is one of the top-selling
sake in its class. This medium dry sake has a fruity
tart flavor and the refreshing aroma of melons
and Muscat grapes.

The motto of the Aiyu Brewery is“The Four Ocean
are All Brothers.” Like small streams that gather
into a mighty river that flowsinto the ocean,Aiyu
Brewery believes that they can tie the world
together with the power of sake. “As they share
sake, the people of the world open their minds to
one another and live in harmony like brothers.”
Each day,the brewers of Aiyu Brewery, keep the
image of these happy sake drinkers in their mind.