Hachinohe Shuzo started in 1740 when the first-generation Komai Shozaburo left Omi Province (located in Shiga Prefecture along the western bank of Lake Biwa in the present day) for the land of Mutsu (Tohoku) to find a good place to produce sake. Our brewery has followed in his footsteps and has continued to make sake for generations. Today, the eighth-generation Shozaburo produces an environmentally friendly, healthy, and delicious local brand of sake from Aomori Prefecture that uses rice grown in Aomori, the finest yeast, and clear spring water from the Kanisawa area in Hachinohe to perfect the brewing process.

The Brand
The legend of the Eight Immortals (the Eight Drunken Immortals), or Hassen in Japanese, originated in ancient China and has passed down to the present day. Stories about the Eight Immortals and their earthly exploits often detail the delightful ways in which they enjoyed drinking their favorite wine and spirits. We named our sake “Mutsu Hassen,” which means the Eight Drunken Immortals of Tohoku, after this legend. We hope sake lovers and connoisseurs can savor and enjoy this rich and full-flavored sake our brewery is famous for.

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