KAORIUM Promotes DX Support for Sake Breweries Nationwide - Number of Implementing Breweries Exceeds 100

SCENTMATIC Inc. (CEO: Shunji Kurisu, Headquarters: Tokyo, hereinafter "Scentmatic"), which proposes new customer experiences through the digitalization of the sense of smell, is pleased to announce that the number of sake breweries that have implemented its sommelier AI, "KAORIUM for Sake & Wine," has surpassed 100.

*KAORIUM is a registered trademark of SCENTMATIC Inc.

A New Kind of Sake Selection Experience Offered by KAORIUM

The sommelier AI "KAORIUM for Sake & Wine" is an AI system that creates a new food and drink experience by visualizing the flavor of sake into words and guiding users to their ideal drink. In addition to expressing the flavors of alcohol, which are difficult to put into words, in an easy-to-understand way, the AI analyzes the degree of match with the sake available in-store according to the mood you want to be in, such as "I want to feel liberated" or "I want to be excited," or your preferred taste, such as "unique" or "fruity," and recommends a sake that suits you.

Since its release in June 2024, it has been well-received by many customers, and the number of breweries that have introduced it has now surpassed 100.

We have received the following comment from Mr. Terazawa, the master brewer of Tokyo Port Brewery in Minato-ku, Tokyo, which began implementation in January 2026.

"Our sake brewery is located in the heart of Tokyo, and we often have business people working nearby who come to our store to purchase sake as a souvenir for a client or for a ceremony. We value the style of customer service where we serve customers while they actually taste the sake, but KAORIUM complements the delicate taste and specialized knowledge of sake with easy-to-understand words. We expect it to stimulate communication between staff and customers, and allow customers to rediscover their own preferences. We will continue to actively adopt new technologies to provide even better services in the future."

Tokyo Port Brewery's "Junmai Ginjo Genshu Edo Kaijo All Tokyo" and "Junmai Ginjo Genshu Edo Kaijo Sustainable Sake"

Taking the opportunity of surpassing 100 companies, Scentmatic will continue to further expand the number of registered brands and support DX so that more customers can utilize KAORIUM.

What is the Sommelier AI "KAORIUM for Sake & Wine"?

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