SAKENOVA, the Sole Sake Brand, Provided to the After-Ceremony of the 49th Japan Academy Film Prize
SAKENOVA, operated by Sakeai Inc., provided its craft sake 'Brew Note' and sparkling sake '星漣 | SEIREN' as the sole sake brand at the official after-ceremony of the 49th Japan Academy Film Prize, held on March 13, 2026. Approximately 500 directors, actors, and film industry professionals attended, celebrating the development of Japanese cinema.
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SAKE brand 'SAKENOVA' (operated by Sakeai Inc. / Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, CEO: Daichi Niiyama) provided its products to the official after-ceremony of the '49th Japan Academy Film Prize Ceremony' held on March 13, 2026. Approximately 500 directors, actors, and film industry professionals attended, and as the sole sake brand, SAKENOVA offered its craft sake 'Brew Note' and sparkling sake '星漣 | SEIREN'.
■ As a Presence that Accompanies the Development and Future of Japanese Cinema
The Japan Academy Film Prize was established in 1978 with the aim of 'developing and promoting Japanese cinema,' and since then, it has carved out a history as a venue to honor the achievements of leading Japanese filmmakers. Based on this philosophy, SAKENOVA's sake was provided at the after-ceremony of this awards ceremony, where actors, directors, and production staff who support film culture gathered to celebrate each other's achievements.
SAKENOVA's brand purpose is 'to illuminate a moment in life,' and its mission is to deliver a special drink to everyone who cherishes the present moment. SAKENOVA aims to grow into a brand that pursues new possibilities that transcend the conventional wisdom of sake, leading to the future, as a new presence in the long-established sake industry.
This time, we respectfully provided our products to the after-ceremony in honor of the directors, performers, and related parties who continue to create unprecedented works.
■ About the Provided Brands
◆ Craft Sake 'Brew Note'
A brewery was established on Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, in October 2025. This is an experimental series that boldly incorporates innovative brewing methods and approaches to raw materials, while being based on traditional sake brewing techniques. Please enjoy the unique taste created by young brewers.
◆ Sparkling Sake '星漣 | SEIREN'
A sparkling sake characterized by shimmering bubbles like 'star ripples.' Its elegant aroma, reminiscent of fruits and flowers, and delicate, refined sweetness spread in the mouth. While being sake, it possesses the elegance of champagne, making celebratory moments even more special. At the after-ceremony's toast scene, it provided glamour and surprise as the sole sparkling sake.
