[Tatenokawa] 'Tatenyan' Finally Becomes a Toji - The 3-Year Story Concludes, Tearful Final Chapter 'The Secret of Pressing' Released
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- [Tatenokawa] 'Tatenyan' Finally Becomes a Toji - The 3-Year Story Concludes, Tearful Final Chapter 'The Secret of Pressing' Released
- Tatenokawa, Inc. is releasing 'The Secret of Pressing,' the 6th and final Junmai Daiginjo in the 'Road to Toji' series featuring mascot Tatenyan. It serves as a tribute to the real-life cat model who recently passed away.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 7, 2026
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Tatenokawa, Inc. is releasing 'The Secret of Pressing,' the 6th and final Junmai Daiginjo in the 'Road to Toji' series featuring mascot Tatenyan. It serves as a tribute to the real-life cat model who recently passed away.
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- [Tatenokawa] 'Tatenyan' Finally Becomes a Toji - The 3-Year Story Concludes, Tearful Final Chapter 'The Secret of Pressing' Released (April 7, 2026), PR Times
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- April 7, 2026
Tatenokawa, Inc. is releasing 'The Secret of Pressing,' the 6th and final Junmai Daiginjo in the 'Road to Toji' series featuring mascot Tatenyan. It serves as a tribute to the real-life cat model who recently passed away.
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Tatenokawa, Inc. (Headquarters: Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture) will release the 6th installment, "The Secret of Pressing," the final chapter in the "Road to Toji" series, a story about its mascot character "Tatenyan" aiming to become a master brewer (Toji).
This series consists of six stories that have unfolded over three years, and with this work, it finally reaches its conclusion. As the culmination of this series depicting Tatenyan's trajectory of growth, it is a bottle that can be called a "graduation work" filled with gratitude to everyone.
Tatenyan becomes a Toji.
"My training is over."
To you who found me when I was still small.
This is my final, and best, return of the favor.
Tatenyan, who has been loved by everyone, actually had a real cat as a model.
A cat that wandered into the brewery, was welcomed as family, and walked alongside us as a "beckoning cat."
And this winter --
that cat quietly ended its life and departed for heaven.
It was a precious existence that spent a long time with us and brought many smiles.
However, Tatenyan's story does not end here.
Those feelings are inherited, and continue to live on today in the figure of "Tatenyan" who has become a Toji.
We put all those feelings into this one bottle.
Product Overview
Product Name: Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo Tatenyan Road to Toji 6th "The Secret of Pressing"
- Raw Rice: 100% Miyamanishiki from Yamagata Prefecture
- Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
- Yeast Used: K601
- Alcohol Content: 16%
- Sake Meter Value: -3
- Acidity: 2.5
- Amino Acid Level: 0.8
- Net Volume: 720ml
- Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
URL
https://shop.tatenokawa.com/shop/products/4511802018057
This series consists of six stories that have unfolded over three years, and with this work, it finally reaches its conclusion. As the culmination of this series depicting Tatenyan's trajectory of growth, it is a bottle that can be called a "graduation work" filled with gratitude to everyone.
Tatenyan becomes a Toji.
"My training is over."
To you who found me when I was still small.
This is my final, and best, return of the favor.
Tatenyan, who has been loved by everyone, actually had a real cat as a model.
A cat that wandered into the brewery, was welcomed as family, and walked alongside us as a "beckoning cat."
And this winter --
that cat quietly ended its life and departed for heaven.
It was a precious existence that spent a long time with us and brought many smiles.
However, Tatenyan's story does not end here.
Those feelings are inherited, and continue to live on today in the figure of "Tatenyan" who has become a Toji.
We put all those feelings into this one bottle.
Product Overview
Product Name: Tatenokawa Junmai Daiginjo Tatenyan Road to Toji 6th "The Secret of Pressing"
- Raw Rice: 100% Miyamanishiki from Yamagata Prefecture
- Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
- Yeast Used: K601
- Alcohol Content: 16%
- Sake Meter Value: -3
- Acidity: 2.5
- Amino Acid Level: 0.8
- Net Volume: 720ml
- Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
URL
https://shop.tatenokawa.com/shop/products/4511802018057
FAQ
What kind of sake is 'Shibori no Kiwami'?
It is a Junmai Daiginjo sake produced by Tatenokawa Brewery using 100% Yamagata Prefecture's Yamanikori rice, polished to 50%.
Is there a model for 'Tatenyan'?
Yes, it is based on a stray cat that wandered into the brewery and was welcomed as part of the family.
What is the price and how can I purchase it?
The price is 3,850 yen (including tax), and it can be purchased from Tatenokawa Brewery's official online shop and other retailers.