Tsunan Sake Brewery Participates as a Drink Partner at Sustainable Food Night #26, Showcasing the Power of Fermentation through Sake
Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, Niigata Prefecture; President: Kengo Suzuki) participated as a drink partner at Sustainable Food Night #26, held in Tokyo on May 20, 2025, organized by Sustainable Food Asia Inc. At the event, Tsunan Sake Brewery highlighted the potential of fermentation in contributing to a more sustainable food culture through Japanese sake.
Themed “Innovations for FIVE WIN: Happiness Created by Rice Koji Fermentation”, the event served as a lively forum for discussion between speakers and attendees about the future of fermentation and the potential of rice. Mr. Koizumi, the CEO of ORYZAE Inc., gave a presentation, and participants enjoyed tastings of koji-derived products such as amazake and granola. The event offered a meaningful opportunity to discover new values in food.
Tsunan Sake Brewery served three types of sake at the event:
– Tsunan White: The brewery¡¯s flagship sake, which won the prestigious Niigata Governor¡¯s Award in the 2024 Brewing Year.
– GO LUNAR: A future-oriented limited-edition sake created with innovative fermentation and aging techniques.
– GO SPARKLING GOLD: A dazzling and delicate sparkling sake that showcases the power of fermentation.
President Kengo Suzuki of Tsunan Sake Brewery also attended the event and engaged in discussions on R&D and the social implementation of fermentation. Moving forward, Tsunan Sake Brewery remains committed to contributing to a sustainable future in food culture by utilizing regional resources and advancing fermentation-centered sake brewing.
About Sustainable Food Asia Inc.
Sustainable Food Asia was founded with the purpose of creating a new standard for food. Across Asia, numerous food-tech ventures are emerging to support a sustainable food industry. By combining the novel materials developed by these ventures with the technologies of Japanese food-related companies, we aim to build a foundation for a sustainable food system for the next generation.
About ORYZAE Inc.
ORYZAE Inc. aims to promote health and solve social issues through its rice koji-derived fermented sweetener, ¡°ORYZAE Sweetener,¡± contributing to a better future for children and the planet by creating a circular society. Our mission, ¡°FIVE WIN,¡± delivers value to five stakeholders¡ªconsumers, producers, the environment, traditional culture, and corporate growth¡ªthrough fermentation innovation that goes beyond food.
About Tsunan Sake Brewery Co., Ltd.
Located in Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture¡ªone of Japan¡¯s heaviest snowfall areas¡ªTsunan Sake Brewery uses pristine natural spring water sourced from 2,000-meter-class mountains for its brewing. Utilizing locally grown sake rice varieties such as Gohyakumangoku and Uonuma Koshihikari, the brewery fuses tradition with innovation under the brand concept ¡°Brew for Future ¨C Brewing a Symbiotic Future.¡± In 2025, the brewery was awarded the Niigata Governor¡¯s Award (First Place) at the Echigo-style Sake Brewing Technology Competition.
