SAKE NO KOMONO, a Japanese Sake Goods Brand Born in Okayama-Bizen's Omachi Region, is Launched. First products, a Clear Acrylic Masu and a Water-Surface Fan, go on sale on Rakuten Ichiba from May 15, 2026.
Kyodo Press Co., Ltd. (Okayama City), will officially launch 'SAKE NO KOMONO,' a brand of goods for enjoying Japanese sake beyond just drinking, in May 2026. The brand, born from connections made through sake, will offer items that complement drinking occasions. The first products, a 'Clear Acrylic Masu (customizable with name engraving)' and a 'Water-Surface Fan (freestanding cool-breeze fan),' will be available from May 15 on the Rakuten Ichiba store 'Kikka for mother'.
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Kyodo Press Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture; President: Yasufumi Otsuka) will officially launch 'SAKE NO KOMONO,' a brand of goods for enjoying Japanese sake in ways other than just drinking, in May 2026.
Based on the concept of 'Banquet goods, born from connections (en),' this brand, inspired by the relationships formed through sake, delivers items that gently accompany the moments of a banquet.
Two items, the 'Clear Acrylic Masu (with name engraving option)' and the 'Water-Surface Fan (freestanding cool-breeze fan),' will be available for purchase starting Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Rakuten Ichiba store Kikka for mother (*).
* 'Kikka for mother' is a childcare support goods brand developed by Kyodo Press Co., Ltd.
**Background of the 'SAKE NO KOMONO' Brand**
SAKE NO KOMONO is a brand that values the gentle cycle where 'connections (en) create banquets (en), and those banquets forge new connections.' It was brought to life from an idea sparked by a Kyodo Press employee, a sake lover, during interactions with sake brewers.
Our headquarters in Okayama Prefecture is a land known as the home of Bizen Omachi, the ancestor of sake rice. By combining our long-cultivated processing technology in printing and manufacturing with the sincerity towards craftsmanship unique to this region, we deliver items that gently accompany your sake moments.
**[Brand Concept] Banquet goods, born from connections.**
Brand Name: SAKE NO KOMONO
Concept: Banquet goods (en), born from connections (en).
Giving shape to a clear drop of an idea, born from the overlapping of connections.
Rice and water, the raw materials of sake. The blessings of nature that nurture them. The depth of time and the human heart. While paying respect to everything that resides in that transparency, we aim to expand the scenery of savoring sake into something more captivating.
About the Logo: The design of two overlapping circles represents the overlapping of 'connections.' The drop born from this overlap symbolizes the ideas and products that emerge from encounters between people.
**[Product ①] Clear Acrylic Masu (with name engraving option)**
This item is a masu box made of transparent acrylic material, on which you can have your favorite single Kanji character engraved. While being a shatter-resistant material, it features a clear finish that beautifully enhances the natural color of sake. You can choose from two sizes: 'Sanshaku' (3-shaku) and 'Ichigo' (1-go).
Material: Acrylic (shatter-resistant and easy to handle)
Sizes: Sanshaku (small and easy to hold) & Ichigo (standard capacity size)
Engraving: One Kanji character (e.g., 祝 'celebration', 寿 'longevity')
Uses: Personal masu, Father's Day, retirement gift, longevity celebration, gift
The clear material beautifully enhances the limpid color of sake.
**[Product ②] Water-Surface Fan (freestanding cool-breeze fan)**
This freestanding fan creates beautiful, water-like patterns that ripple across your table or background when it catches the light. Simply placing it behind your sake or glass adds a soft depth and tranquility to the space, transforming your usual evening drink into a special moment.
Freestanding: Creates a cool atmosphere just by placing it
Water-surface patterns by light: The rippling expressions change depending on how the light hits
Also great as an interior accent or a background for photography
Uses: Setting the scene for a home izakaya, a gift for sake lovers, interior decor
**Recommended for these situations:**
When you're unsure what to give a sake lover
When you want to offer elegant and sophisticated hospitality
When you want to enjoy sake with style and atmosphere
**Item Details**
| Item | Clear Acrylic Masu | Water-Surface Fan |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Sales Start | Friday, May 15, 2026 | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Engraving | One Kanji character (2 sizes: Sanshaku & Ichigo) | None |
| Retailer | Rakuten Ichiba Kikka for mother store | Rakuten Ichiba Kikka for mother store |
**[To Sake Brewers and Manufacturers] OEM & Small Lot Production Available**
Kyodo Press Co., Ltd., the operator of SAKE NO KOMONO, is an Okayama-based company that has been sincerely dedicated to printing and manufacturing since its establishment.
We offer one-stop support for the production of original goods for brewers and sake manufacturers, from planning and design to manufacturing.
**Features**
| Feature | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Small Lot Support | Production possible from 50 units. Small-scale brewers can feel free to consult. |
| Quick Delivery | Delivery in as little as 2 weeks after design confirmation. |
| Design Support | We can provide consultation from the planning and design stage. |
| One-Stop Service | Comprehensive support from data creation to printing, processing, and delivery. |
| Flexible Customization | We can propose options according to your requests for size, shape, processing methods, etc. |
**Examples of compatible products:**
- Original Masu (Acrylic)
- Stickers & Labels
- Acrylic Stands & Keychains
- Tote Bags
- Fans (Uchiwa)
- Coasters
- Other items available upon consultation
**Recommended for brewers who:**
- Need novelties for events
Based on the concept of 'Banquet goods, born from connections (en),' this brand, inspired by the relationships formed through sake, delivers items that gently accompany the moments of a banquet.
Two items, the 'Clear Acrylic Masu (with name engraving option)' and the 'Water-Surface Fan (freestanding cool-breeze fan),' will be available for purchase starting Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Rakuten Ichiba store Kikka for mother (*).
* 'Kikka for mother' is a childcare support goods brand developed by Kyodo Press Co., Ltd.
**Background of the 'SAKE NO KOMONO' Brand**
SAKE NO KOMONO is a brand that values the gentle cycle where 'connections (en) create banquets (en), and those banquets forge new connections.' It was brought to life from an idea sparked by a Kyodo Press employee, a sake lover, during interactions with sake brewers.
Our headquarters in Okayama Prefecture is a land known as the home of Bizen Omachi, the ancestor of sake rice. By combining our long-cultivated processing technology in printing and manufacturing with the sincerity towards craftsmanship unique to this region, we deliver items that gently accompany your sake moments.
**[Brand Concept] Banquet goods, born from connections.**
Brand Name: SAKE NO KOMONO
Concept: Banquet goods (en), born from connections (en).
Giving shape to a clear drop of an idea, born from the overlapping of connections.
Rice and water, the raw materials of sake. The blessings of nature that nurture them. The depth of time and the human heart. While paying respect to everything that resides in that transparency, we aim to expand the scenery of savoring sake into something more captivating.
About the Logo: The design of two overlapping circles represents the overlapping of 'connections.' The drop born from this overlap symbolizes the ideas and products that emerge from encounters between people.
**[Product ①] Clear Acrylic Masu (with name engraving option)**
This item is a masu box made of transparent acrylic material, on which you can have your favorite single Kanji character engraved. While being a shatter-resistant material, it features a clear finish that beautifully enhances the natural color of sake. You can choose from two sizes: 'Sanshaku' (3-shaku) and 'Ichigo' (1-go).
Material: Acrylic (shatter-resistant and easy to handle)
Sizes: Sanshaku (small and easy to hold) & Ichigo (standard capacity size)
Engraving: One Kanji character (e.g., 祝 'celebration', 寿 'longevity')
Uses: Personal masu, Father's Day, retirement gift, longevity celebration, gift
The clear material beautifully enhances the limpid color of sake.
**[Product ②] Water-Surface Fan (freestanding cool-breeze fan)**
This freestanding fan creates beautiful, water-like patterns that ripple across your table or background when it catches the light. Simply placing it behind your sake or glass adds a soft depth and tranquility to the space, transforming your usual evening drink into a special moment.
Freestanding: Creates a cool atmosphere just by placing it
Water-surface patterns by light: The rippling expressions change depending on how the light hits
Also great as an interior accent or a background for photography
Uses: Setting the scene for a home izakaya, a gift for sake lovers, interior decor
**Recommended for these situations:**
When you're unsure what to give a sake lover
When you want to offer elegant and sophisticated hospitality
When you want to enjoy sake with style and atmosphere
**Item Details**
| Item | Clear Acrylic Masu | Water-Surface Fan |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Sales Start | Friday, May 15, 2026 | Friday, May 15, 2026 |
| Engraving | One Kanji character (2 sizes: Sanshaku & Ichigo) | None |
| Retailer | Rakuten Ichiba Kikka for mother store | Rakuten Ichiba Kikka for mother store |
**[To Sake Brewers and Manufacturers] OEM & Small Lot Production Available**
Kyodo Press Co., Ltd., the operator of SAKE NO KOMONO, is an Okayama-based company that has been sincerely dedicated to printing and manufacturing since its establishment.
We offer one-stop support for the production of original goods for brewers and sake manufacturers, from planning and design to manufacturing.
**Features**
| Feature | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Small Lot Support | Production possible from 50 units. Small-scale brewers can feel free to consult. |
| Quick Delivery | Delivery in as little as 2 weeks after design confirmation. |
| Design Support | We can provide consultation from the planning and design stage. |
| One-Stop Service | Comprehensive support from data creation to printing, processing, and delivery. |
| Flexible Customization | We can propose options according to your requests for size, shape, processing methods, etc. |
**Examples of compatible products:**
- Original Masu (Acrylic)
- Stickers & Labels
- Acrylic Stands & Keychains
- Tote Bags
- Fans (Uchiwa)
- Coasters
- Other items available upon consultation
**Recommended for brewers who:**
- Need novelties for events