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Learn About the History and Culture of Kokushu
Learn About the History and Culture of Kokushu
‘Saketsukuri Uta’ (sake brewing songs) are songs that sake brewers used to sing while conducting tasks during brewing.
Song, Lyrics: Sasaki Katsuo et al.
Recorded at: Ishidoriya Local History Museum
Song, Lyrics: Sasaki Kouichi
Recorded at: Sasaki Residence
Song, Lyrics: Shiina Keiichiro
Recorded at: Chiyo Kotobuki Toraya Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Yamasaki Mitsuru et al.
Recorded at: Otari Community Center
Song, Lyrics: Yamasaki Mitsuru et al.
Recorded at: Otari Community Center
Song, Lyrics: Suzuki Ken et al
Recorded at: Kizakura Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Tenpou Shouichi
Recorded at: Noto Toji Association Hall
Song, Lyrics: Maeno Hiroshi et al.
Recorded at: Gekkeikan Offices
Song, Lyrics: Kizu Iwao et al.
Recorded at: Nuka Community Center
Song, Lyrics: Hagi Isao
Recorded at: Soutetsu Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Hara Seiichi et al.
Recorded at: Tamba Toji Sake Brewery Museum
Song, Lyrics: Ueno Minoru et al.
Recorded at: Gekkeikan Offices
Song, Lyrics: Maeda Yoshihiro et al.
Recorded at: Edotsune Ryokan
Song, Lyrics: Muratsu Masahito et al.
Recorded at: Onsen-machi Sake Festival
Song, Lyrics: Ueda Masuo et al.
Recorded at: Ikatacho Chiikishinko Center
Song, Lyrics: Nakahama Akio et al.
Recorded at: Miyashita Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Nakamoto Seiichi et al.
Recorded at: Kamotsuru Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Umida Kaoru
Recorded at: Suou Choyoen
Song, Lyrics: Morii Shoichi, Matsumoto Umekazu
Recorded at: Izumo Toji Association Hall
Song, Lyrics: Matsumoto Tokiichi
Recorded at: Kanegae Residence
Song, Lyrics: Koganemaru Ikuzo
Recorded at: Koganemaru Residence
Song, Lyrics: Mochida Tsuyoshi
Recorded at: Mochida Residence & Field
Song, Lyrics: Harao Ryuuichi et al.
Recorded at: Chiyonosono Brewery
Each stage of the sake brewing process has a sake brewing song. Let’s look into what songs were sung at what stage.
Song, Lyrics: Umida Kaoru
Recorded at: Suou Choyoen
Song, Lyrics: Maeda Yoshihiro
Recorded at: Edotsune Ryokan
Song, Lyrics: Yamasaki Mitsuru et al.
Recorded at: Otari Community Center
Song, Lyrics: Sasaki Kouichi
Recorded at: Sasaki Residence
Song, Lyrics: Maeno Hiroshi et al.
Recorded at: Gekkeikan Offices
Song, Lyrics: Shiina Keiichiro
Recorded at: Chiyo Kotobuki Toraya Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Tada Nobuo, Kanno Shinsuke et al.
Recorded at: Zao Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Tenpou Shouichi
Recorded at: Noto Toji Association Hall
Song, Lyrics: Morii Shoichi, Matsumoto Umekazu
Recorded at: Izumo Toji Association Hall
Song, Lyrics: Nakahama Akio et al.
Recorded at: Miyashita Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Kishimoto Kozo et al.
Recorded at: Kasumibunka Hall
Song, Lyrics: Momii Keizo et al.
Recorded at: Tamba Toji Sake Brewery Museum
Song, Lyrics: Suzuki Ken
Recorded at: Kizakura Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Ueda Masuo
Recorded at: Ikatacho Chiikishinko Center
Song, Lyrics: Hagi Isao
Recorded at: Soutetsu Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Togemoto Tadayoshi et al.
Recorded at: Kamotsuru Brewery
Song, Lyrics: Kayajima Sumaji
Recorded at: Kayajima Brewery