Message from the president.

Sake brewing in Japan began sometime during the Yayoi period more than 2,000 years ago and has been made for generations of our ancestors who cherished natural beauty, pure water, and the role of rice in Japan’s culture. Nagai Sake seeks to exemplify sake brewing’s highest potential using fine sake brewing rice and natural spring water. We endeavor to acquaint the world with this new concept of Japanese sake.

Nagai Sake was established in 1886 by founder Shoji Nagai who fell in love with the rich natural beauty and pure spring water of Kawaba Village. I must admit Kawaba Village possesses an authentic charm that once experienced will always remain with you. The beautiful landscape, the changes of the four seasons, the flowing streams and the warm hearts of the villagers make this a place one remembers forever. As have our ancestors from generations past we continue to be thankful and respectful of this beautiful land and its precious resources. We are devoted to integrating nature, culture, history, and our people in the production of our sake, and aspire to support the community and people of Kawaba Village. We endeavor to maintain the significance of sake in Japanese culture and tradition.