Popular Pro Mahjong Player Rio Tojo x Traditional Brewery Kodama Jozo Collaborate: Limited Label Junmai Ginjo 'Chogetsu' Available via Furusato Nozei
Rio Tojo, a pro mahjong player from Katagami City, partnered with the historic Kodama Jozo brewery to create a special-label Junmai Ginjo sake. The label features a mahjong 'one-pin' tile design. Reservations open March 28 as a Furusato Nozei reward.
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Katagami City, Akita Prefecture, announced a collaboration between popular pro mahjong player Rio Tojo and the historic brewery Kodama Jozo (founded 1879). Ms. Tojo visited the brewery to select the 'Chogetsu' Junmai Ginjo sake for this project. The special-edition bottle features a design inspired by the mahjong 'one-pin' tile and includes Ms. Tojo's printed signature. Reservations for this Furusato Nozei tax incentive program reward will begin on March 28, 2026, priced at 11,000 yen for a 720ml bottle.
FAQ
When can I make a reservation?
Reservations open on March 28, 2026.
What is the design of the label?
The label features a stylish design inspired by the mahjong 'one-pin' tile, based on Rio Tojo's own ideas.