【New Product Wine Cellar/Sake Cellar Revolution】Compact Japanese Cellar 'Sakaryu Kai' Compatible with 1.8L Bottles
Home appliance manufacturer Areti. launched its compact Japanese-style wine and sake cellar 'Sakaryu Kai' on May 8, 2026. Designed for Japanese living environments and sake culture, it solves the problems of sake storage in refrigerators and provides an optimal storage environment for both wine and sake, including upright 1.8L sake bottles.
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The 'Sakaryu Kai' allows for flexible internal layout changes, capable of storing wine and champagne, and importantly, 1.8-liter (issho-bin) sake bottles can be stored upright.
Home appliance manufacturer Areti. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'Areti') will launch its compact Japanese-style cellar 'Sakaryu Kai' (s2421R) on Friday, May 8, 2026. This cellar was developed to suit Japanese sake and food culture, seasons, and housing.
Early summer is the season to "enjoy the aroma of sake."
May marks the beginning of crisp, refreshing summer sake. It's crucial to store unpasteurized (nama-zake) and lightly sparkling varieties, common in summer sake, at a consistently low temperature.
As temperatures and humidity rise, light and crisp sake becomes more enjoyable in May. Pairing sashimi and wild vegetable dishes with sake is best this season.
However, as room temperatures rise, the flavor of sake can change.
In particular, for Junmai Ginjo, Junmai, fruity Ginjo, and Daiginjo sakes, which are recommended for enjoying with meals, enhancing their aroma at low temperatures is a unique pleasure of this season.
What are the "pitfalls" of refrigerator storage?
The ideal storage temperatures for sake are: 0-5°C for nama-zake, 5-10°C for Ginjo and Daiginjo, 10-15°C for Junmai, and around 15°C for aged sake. Store away from light.
While refrigeration is generally recommended for sake, there are several points to note for long-term storage in a refrigerator:
- Frequent opening and closing leads to unstable temperatures.
- The interior tends to be dry, potentially promoting oxidation depending on the condition around the stopper.
- Food odors can affect the delicate aroma of sake.
- Vibrations from placing/removing items or opening/closing the door (especially for nama-zake).
- It's difficult to secure vertical storage space for 1.8-liter bottles.
Furthermore, because refrigerators are cold, the aroma of sake can be suppressed if it gets too cold.
'Sakaryu Kai' enhances the charm of sake.
Blending into Japanese spaces, the door frame features a calm yamabuki (golden-yellow) color. The 'Sakaryu Kai' has an unobtrusive presence.
To enjoy sake in its best condition, a dedicated cellar that can store sake in a stable environment is ideal.
At 83 cm in height, it creates a sense of space. We also focused on a size that easily fits Japanese home windows and kitchen counters.
The 'Sakaryu' Japanese-style cellar was created for connoisseurs who want to enjoy wine and champagne in addition to sake.
The new compact model 'Sakaryu Kai' is a 1.8-liter bottle compatible cellar that allows for proper temperature control and light blocking, even in homes without space for a large cellar.
Despite its unobtrusive 83 cm height, it can store up to five 1.8-liter bottles vertically. It adopts compressor cooling, quietly protecting precious sake in a stable environment even during Japan's harsh summers.
It is equipped with features for quiet storage of precious sake. The door uses triple-layered reinforced glass to reduce condensation.
Furthermore, by circulating moisture generated by temperature differences inside the cellar, it also suppresses deterioration due to drying.
To enjoy sake, which changes its expression with the seasons, in its most beautiful state.
The 'Sakaryu Kai' enriches the time spent appreciating sake, from daily drinks to special occasions.
The 'Sakaryu Kai' features silicone covers on its internal racks, protecting the delicate bubbles of sparkling sake.
The 'Sakaryu -盃-' adopts a compressor system that allows temperature settings from approximately 0°C to 22°C in 0.1°C increments.
New product: Japanese-style cellar 'Sakaryu Kai' (s2421R)
Price: ¥77,800
- Compact size, 83 cm in height
- Compressor cooling
- Yamabuki-colored frame that suits Japanese spaces
- 1.8-liter bottles can be stored vertically
- Precise temperature control
See details
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Home appliance manufacturer Areti. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter 'Areti') will launch its compact Japanese-style cellar 'Sakaryu Kai' (s2421R) on Friday, May 8, 2026. This cellar was developed to suit Japanese sake and food culture, seasons, and housing.
Early summer is the season to "enjoy the aroma of sake."
May marks the beginning of crisp, refreshing summer sake. It's crucial to store unpasteurized (nama-zake) and lightly sparkling varieties, common in summer sake, at a consistently low temperature.
As temperatures and humidity rise, light and crisp sake becomes more enjoyable in May. Pairing sashimi and wild vegetable dishes with sake is best this season.
However, as room temperatures rise, the flavor of sake can change.
In particular, for Junmai Ginjo, Junmai, fruity Ginjo, and Daiginjo sakes, which are recommended for enjoying with meals, enhancing their aroma at low temperatures is a unique pleasure of this season.
What are the "pitfalls" of refrigerator storage?
The ideal storage temperatures for sake are: 0-5°C for nama-zake, 5-10°C for Ginjo and Daiginjo, 10-15°C for Junmai, and around 15°C for aged sake. Store away from light.
While refrigeration is generally recommended for sake, there are several points to note for long-term storage in a refrigerator:
- Frequent opening and closing leads to unstable temperatures.
- The interior tends to be dry, potentially promoting oxidation depending on the condition around the stopper.
- Food odors can affect the delicate aroma of sake.
- Vibrations from placing/removing items or opening/closing the door (especially for nama-zake).
- It's difficult to secure vertical storage space for 1.8-liter bottles.
Furthermore, because refrigerators are cold, the aroma of sake can be suppressed if it gets too cold.
'Sakaryu Kai' enhances the charm of sake.
Blending into Japanese spaces, the door frame features a calm yamabuki (golden-yellow) color. The 'Sakaryu Kai' has an unobtrusive presence.
To enjoy sake in its best condition, a dedicated cellar that can store sake in a stable environment is ideal.
At 83 cm in height, it creates a sense of space. We also focused on a size that easily fits Japanese home windows and kitchen counters.
The 'Sakaryu' Japanese-style cellar was created for connoisseurs who want to enjoy wine and champagne in addition to sake.
The new compact model 'Sakaryu Kai' is a 1.8-liter bottle compatible cellar that allows for proper temperature control and light blocking, even in homes without space for a large cellar.
Despite its unobtrusive 83 cm height, it can store up to five 1.8-liter bottles vertically. It adopts compressor cooling, quietly protecting precious sake in a stable environment even during Japan's harsh summers.
It is equipped with features for quiet storage of precious sake. The door uses triple-layered reinforced glass to reduce condensation.
Furthermore, by circulating moisture generated by temperature differences inside the cellar, it also suppresses deterioration due to drying.
To enjoy sake, which changes its expression with the seasons, in its most beautiful state.
The 'Sakaryu Kai' enriches the time spent appreciating sake, from daily drinks to special occasions.
The 'Sakaryu Kai' features silicone covers on its internal racks, protecting the delicate bubbles of sparkling sake.
The 'Sakaryu -盃-' adopts a compressor system that allows temperature settings from approximately 0°C to 22°C in 0.1°C increments.
New product: Japanese-style cellar 'Sakaryu Kai' (s2421R)
Price: ¥77,800
- Compact size, 83 cm in height
- Compressor cooling
- Yamabuki-colored frame that suits Japanese spaces
- 1.8-liter bottles can be stored vertically
- Precise temperature control
See details
Keywords: