Original Provider: Kikumasamune Shuzo

Tsunematsu Shuzou Honten

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Published: Late Edo (First Half of the 1800s)

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Published: Meiji 10 (1877)

Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Published: Kaei 5 (1852)

The series of paintings introduced here was illustrated by Ukiyo-e artist Toyohara Kunichika in 1887, as a dedication to Mt. Narita.

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Published: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Produced: Meiji 13 (1880)

Introduction to the brewing processes of sake.

Introducing the process from ingredients (water and rice) to brewing techniques.

Documentary about the making of the traditional sake starter ‘Kimoto’, filmed at the Kikumasamune brewery in 1979.

Introduction to the distillation processes of honkaku shochu.

Commentary on the production processes of honkaku shochu.

‘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