Where can I buy 'Shoun Kinryu Junmai Ginjo Namazake Cho-karakuchi'?

It is available at 71 'Kinryugura no Kai' member stores across Japan. You can check the official website (https://kinryugura.net/shop.html) for specific locations.

What is 'Flat Polishing' (Henpei Seimai)?

It is a technique that polishes rice while maintaining its original shape. This more efficiently removes proteins that cause off-flavors compared to conventional methods, resulting in a cleaner taste.

How should I store this sake?

As this is 'Namazake' (unpasteurized sake), it must be kept refrigerated at all times to preserve its fresh flavor.

Kinryugura Brand "Shoun Kinryu" Releases Spring Seasonal "Junmai Ginjo Namazake Cho-karakuchi"

Published Apr 3, 2026 8:56 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:50 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Ichinokura Co., Ltd. has launched the first spring seasonal product of its Kinryugura brand, a fresh and sharp 'unpasteurized super-dry' sake inherited from master brewer techniques.

Ichinokura Co., Ltd. (Osaki City, Miyagi; President Sei Suzuki) released "Shoun Kinryu Junmai Ginjo Namazake Cho-karakuchi," a spring seasonal product under the Ichinokura Kinryugura brand, on February 16.

This unpasteurized sake (Namazake) features a refreshing freshness unique to raw sake and a sharp, sophisticated 'super-dry' finish with 16% alcohol content. To achieve a clean taste by removing impurities derived from raw materials, the 'flat polishing' (Henpei Seimai) technique was adopted. The result is an ideal food-pairing sake that invites the next glass with its refreshing and rich umami spreading in the mouth, enhancing the dining experience.

Sales are conducted through the 71 'Kinryugura no Kai' member stores nationwide.

### Product Details - **Product Name:** Shoun Kinryu Junmai Ginjo Namazake Cho-karakuchi - **Ingredients:** Rice (Miyagi Prefecture), Rice Koji (Miyagi Prefecture Rice) - **Polishing Ratio:** 60% (Flat Polishing) - **Alcohol Content:** 16% - **Rice Variety:** 100% Kuranohana (Environmentally-friendly Rice Type B) - **Suggested Retail Price (incl. tax):** 1.8L: 3,960 yen / 720ml: 1,980 yen *Seasonal limited product / Keep refrigerated - **Where to Buy:** Kinryugura no Kai (71 stores nationwide). Details available at: https://kinryugura.net/shop.html

### About Kinryugura Founded in 1862 in Ichihasama, Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture, Kinryugura is a historic brewery that preserves the atmosphere of a traditional sake house. It primarily produces premium sakes like Ginjo during the cold winter months. The traditional handcrafted techniques of Nanbu Toji have been passed down to current brewery workers. The area is known as 'Kaneda' (Golden Field) for its high-quality rice and clean water from the Hasama River. The name 'Kinryugura' comes from 'Kin' (Gold) from Kaneda and 'Ryu' (Dragon), the god of water in Chinese mythology.

### Brand Name: "Shoun Kinryu" 'Shoun' represents auspicious clouds. The brand is named with the hope that more happiness will reach customers, overlaying the image of a golden dragon ascending into the sky through auspicious clouds.

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Kinryugura Brand "Shoun Kinryu" Releases Spring Seasonal "Junmai Ginjo Namazake Cho-karakuchi"

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