Blessings and Terroir of Yoshika　Town – The Future in sumikawa’s Sake and Liqueurs

Hello everyone.
In this issue, we would like to introduce how sumikawa’s sake and liqueurs are created and spun into the future against the backdrop of the rich nature, history, and cultural terroir of Yoshika-cho, Shimane Prefecture.

Origin and History of Yoshika Town

Yoshika Town was created on October 1, 2005, through the merger of Muikaichi Town and Kakinoki Village in Kanzoku County. Currently, Yoshika Town consists of five districts: Asakura, Nanokaichi, Muikaichi, Kuragi, and Kakinoki, each of which has its own unique climate and traditions that have been handed down to the present. This historic townscape and the passion of the local people form the identity and terroir of the entire town.

Nature and Culture Nurture the Terroir of Yoshika Town

Yoshika-cho is a land where the clear waters of the Takatsu River, fertile soil, and the changing seasons are in perfect harmony. Numerous cultural figures have been nurtured here since ancient times, and their spirit lives on in every aspect of the town. The “terroir” created by the rich natural environment and historical background gives all the products produced here a unique character and gives sumikawa’s sake and liqueurs a deep flavor and depth.

sumikawa’s sake and liqueur – the fruit of Yoshikacho’s bounty

The sumikawa series of sake and liqueurs are made from sake rice and local agricultural products grown in the clear waters of the Takatsu River, and are produced with the same careful methods that have been inherited from the climate and traditions of Yoshikawa. The sake, with its subdued aroma but robust flavor and the impressive purity of the Takatsu River in the blue bottle, is a perfect match for Japanese cuisine. These sakes are filled with the terroir and history of Yoshika-cho and the hopes for the future of the region.

The Attractiveness of Yoshika Town Spun for the Future

Facing the challenges of depopulation, Yoshika Town continues to take on the challenge of revitalizing the region to pass on its unique culture and natural bounty to the future. sumikawa’s sake and liqueurs are being promoted both domestically and internationally as treasures that embody the traditions and terroir of Yoshika Town. We hope to continue to weave the charm and potential of the region into the future with a single cup of sake.

The blessings and history of Yoshika Town and the sake and liqueur of sumikawa produced there. We hope you will come and experience the deep flavor and passion of our products.