【April Dream】From the Clear Stream of Kuji River to a Global Treasure: Nemoto Sake Brewery's Dream to Elevate Okukuji's "Water" into a World-Captivating Drop.

Our company endorses April Dream, an initiative to make April 1st a day for sharing dreams. This press release represents the dream of Nemoto Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.

Nemoto Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (https://nemotosake.com/) has continued sake brewing in Okukuji, Hitachinomiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The underground water of the Kuji River, flowing gracefully beside our brewery, has been our unchanging pride for 423 years. Since our founding in Keicho 8 (1603), we have walked alongside this pure water. Now, Nemoto Sake Brewery's dream is not merely to preserve tradition, but to pursue the possibilities of liqueurs and new types of alcoholic beverages, elevating this beautiful "water" into a supreme drop chosen for the most precious moments around the world. From this place, we will redefine "the world's toast."

Unceasing Challenge, Like Flowing Water

The origin of Nemoto Sake Brewery lies in this pristine Kuji River. This underground water, which has continuously sprung forth since 1603, when the Edo Shogunate was established, is the source of all our challenges. As long as this water exists, our dream will never cease.

We aim to elevate this clear "water," which has supported sake brewing for 423 years, into the "ultimate experience" of today and the future. From beloved bottles that accompany local daily life and are chosen as gifts, to refined works of art worthy of collection by connoisseurs. In all our alcoholic beverages, we will continue to pursue the pinnacle that only Nemoto Sake Brewery can reach. Our unwavering promise is to deliver flavors that are loved across generations.

The Prelude to the World Begins with Premium Plum Liqueur "Kaséi"

The symbol of this challenge is the plum liqueur "Kaséi." Made with carefully selected Nankoume plums, Japan's finest, and finished with Okukuji's underground water, this plum liqueur has received international acclaim from its first year of production, including a bronze medal at the "International Spirits Challenge 2025" (ISC), one of the world's most prestigious spirits competitions.

However, this is just the beginning of the story. Our dream is for all alcoholic beverages born from this water to be cherished by top bartenders worldwide as "irreplaceable ingredients," astonishing the world with their complex flavors. We are serious about redefining Japan's "Umeshu" as a global standard liqueur and envisioning a scene where a single drop from Ibaraki's Okukuji colors the nights of Paris, New York, and cities around the globe.

For the Next 400 Years, With This Water

We aim to use this pristine water to create not just a drink, but an "experience" that stirs human emotions. We hope that for the next 400 years, Nemoto Sake Brewery's alcoholic beverages will accompany the most beautiful and profound moments of people's lives. May the clear stream of Okukuji continue to brew joy for the world.

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Company Profile Company Name: Nemoto Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. Location: Hitachinomiya City, Ibaraki Prefecture Representatives: Yuki Terada (Representative Director) / Yuka Kogoma (President and Director) Founded: 1603 (Keicho 8) Official Online Store: https://nemotosake.com/

Keywords: April Dream, Nemoto Sake Brewery, Sake Brewery, Umeshu, Liqueur, Kaséi, Kuji no Yama, Japanese Sake, Ibaraki Prefecture, Okukuji