【This Father's Day, the "Ultimate Evening Drink"】 AKOMEYA TOKYO × Hachinohe Shuzo × Tsugaru Vidro Triple Collaboration! A Special Gift with a Dedicated Glass for the Famous Sake "Hassen" and Exquisite Snacks

Father's Day this year is June 21st (Sunday). AKOMEYA TOKYO has prepared items that your father will surely love, including sake gifts, which are a staple for Father's Day, as well as carefully selected rice accompaniments and comfortable steteco (men's loungewear) for summer. Why not convey your daily gratitude to your father with a gift from Akomeya?

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A carefully crafted masterpiece born from a triple collaboration, perfect for gifting as a set.

A "glass for Hassen" has been created through a triple collaboration between Hachinohe Shuzo, a sake brewery proud of Aomori, Tsugaru Vidro, a traditional craft also from Aomori, and AKOMEYA TOKYO.

Hassen is a Japanese sake produced by Hachinohe Shuzo, a sake brewery in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. It is characterized by a fruity, sweet, and soft aroma like ripe bananas, and a smooth taste, making it approachable even for those not accustomed to drinking sake. This glass is a special item designed to maximize the charm of such Hassen sake. Its shape allows the aroma to spread gently, and the gentle umami and lingering finish felt when it enters the mouth are more pleasantly experienced. It is a masterpiece that combines the delicate glass technology of Tsugaru Vidro artisans with the sake brewing philosophy that Hachinohe Shuzo has cherished, bringing together Aomori's culture and craftsmanship.

Please experience a new way to enjoy Japanese sake with this glass, filled with Aomori's unique commitment.

Hachinohe Shuzo, which has a history of approximately 250 years in Hachinohe, Aomori, will add its representative brand "Hassen" to Akomeya's new standard sake lineup. In AKOMEYA Tsushin, we introduce the charm of this brewery, which continues to innovate and is rooted in the region.

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Hassen Junmai Ginjo Sake, Rich Umami, Special Junmai Sake 1,650 yen

With an aroma like ripe bananas and melon, it has a mellow mouthfeel. All ingredients—sake rice, water, and yeast—are from Aomori Prefecture, and its gorgeous and fruity taste, especially its excellent aroma, pairs well with meals and can be enjoyed at various temperatures.

Tsugaru Vidro × Hassen × AKOMEYA TOKYO Glass (NEBUTA, SHIOME) 5,500 yen each

A sake cup that enhances the aroma and taste of sake. The bulging bottom collects the aroma, and the wide opening brings out the richness. When the glass is swirled, the sake comes into contact with air through the unevenness of the body, and the changing flavors are exceptional. It is a versatile size that can be enjoyed with sake, whiskey, or everyday drinks. In AKOMEYA Tsushin, we focus on Hokuyo Glass, which produces "Tsugaru Vidro." We interviewed factory manager Mr. Nakagawa.

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Buyer's Recommendation! "Pairing" of Sake × Rice Accompaniments

AKOMEYA TOKYO's buyers have carefully selected sake × rice accompaniments that also serve as snacks, based on the characteristics of sake.

Light and Dry Sake × Rice Accompaniments

For light and smooth dry sake with a pleasant mouthfeel, it is recommended to pair it with dishes with simple seasonings that bring out the natural taste of the ingredients.

Jurakudai Light and Dry Junmai Ginjo Sake 1,250 yen, Yoshino Tomo Light and Dry Junmai Daiginjo Sake 2,200 yen, Sakura Masamune Light and Dry Junmai Sake 990 yen

Saba simmered in sake lees with plenty of ingredients 780 yen, Domestic sardines simmered in plum 680 yen, Shizuoka boiled whitebait 540 yen

Light and Umami Sake × Rice Accompaniments

For light and umami sake with a soft taste and a refreshing aftertaste, pair it with oily dishes like fried food or dishes with strong umami. This washes away the oiliness of the food while leaving a lingering umami.

Shinsen Light and Umami Junmai Ginjo Sake 1,650 yen, Shinsen Light and Umami Junmai Daiginjo Sake 2,200 yen, Toko Fukurotsuri Light and Umami Junmai Daiginjo Sake 3,000 yen

Domestic mackerel ajillo 680 yen, Domestic sardine oil sardines 680 yen, Domestic chicken gizzard and king oyster mushroom ajillo 680 yen

Rich and Dry Sake × Rice Accompaniments

Rich and dry sake with a deep richness and well-balanced taste pairs excellently with rich and strong-flavored dishes, creating a synergistic effect that enhances each other's umami.

Yoshino Tomo Rich and Dry Junmai Sake 900 yen, Toko Rich and Dry Junmai Daiginjo Sake 1,780 yen, Ise Masamune Rich and Dry Junmai Daiginjo Sake 2,350 yen

Tuna and green onion simmered with ginger with plenty of ingredients 780 yen, Mascarpone cheese and crab miso dip 980 yen, Braised pork belly from Ehime Prefecture 680 yen

Rich and Umami Sake × Rice Accompaniments

Sweet sake with a rich aroma and voluminous umami pairs perfectly with sweet-flavored or rich and powerful dishes with strong umami.

Hassen Junmai Ginjo Sake, Rich Umami, Special Junmai Sake 1,650 yen, Ise Masamune Rich and Umami Junmai Ginjo Sake 900 yen

Yamagata beef shank stew 980 yen, Beef tongue demi-glace stew 830 yen, Braised chicken wings from Ehime Prefecture 680 yen

Enjoy sake even more deliciously