Haruyoshi, Including the Ura-Tenjin Area, Promotes Local Development with Fukuoka's Breweries and Original Sake! Sales Begin for "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI 06" in Collaboration with Kikubijin Brewery
NPO Haruyoshi has launched a limited edition sake, "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI 06," in collaboration with Kikubijin Brewery.
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On March 29, 2026, NPO Haruyoshi (Location: Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City), an organization dedicated to local development in Fukuoka, began selling "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI 06," the sixth installment in their original sake project, in limited quantities.
This project is an initiative where the town, sake rice farmers in Fukuoka Prefecture, and breweries cooperate to create a limited edition sake for that year only. Each year, they partner with a different brewery to produce sake inspired by the town of "Haruyoshi."
Following 01 "Isonosawa," 02 "Shinozaki," 03 "Oga Brewery," 04 "Miinokoto," and 05 "Kitaya," Kikubijin Brewery, a brewery located in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, has taken over the brewing baton for 06.
This year again, project members participated in rice planting and harvesting at "Haruyoshi Den'en" in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The harvested sake rice was then brewed by "Kikubijin," renowned for its sake brewing that brings out the umami of the rice. "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI 06" was completed after approximately nine months.
What is Sake "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI"?
Haruyoshi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City. Adjacent to Tenjin, Kyushu's premier entertainment district, this "gourmet town" is lined with meticulously selected restaurants in its narrow alleys.
NPO Haruyoshi cherishes the human connections and analog warmth that thrive in this town, and has been engaged in various local development activities for over 20 years. In 2019, driven by the desire to "create unique local products that weave together the relationships built so far," the original sake brewing project – Sake "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI" – was born.
FAQ
What is "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI 06"?
"Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI 06" is the sixth limited edition original sake produced through a collaboration project by NPO Haruyoshi, local sake rice farmers, and breweries in Fukuoka Prefecture. This year's sake was brewed by Kikubijin Brewery using sake rice harvested from "Haruyoshi Den'en" in Itoshima City.
What is the "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI" sake project?
It's an initiative by NPO Haruyoshi, launched in 2019, to create unique local products that embody the spirit and connections of the Haruyoshi area in Fukuoka. Each year, a different brewery is chosen to produce a limited edition sake inspired by the town.
Which brewery produced "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI 06"?
Kikubijin Brewery, located in Miyama City, Fukuoka Prefecture, brewed "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI 06".
What is the Haruyoshi area known for?
Haruyoshi, located in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, is adjacent to the bustling Tenjin district and is known as a "gourmet town" with many unique restaurants lining its narrow streets. NPO Haruyoshi aims to preserve the human connections and analog warmth found in this area.
Are previous "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI" sakes still available?
No, all previous series of "Haruyoshi HARUYOSHI" sake have completely sold out.