ICHIDŌ Sparkling Sake

Crafted in Fukushima, Japan by Ninki Shuzo (makers of Ninki Ichi / 人気一)

✅ 100% MIJ ✈️ Always Ships from Japan

About the Brand Owner

Ms. Kaori Shimazaki

Ms. Kaori Shimazaki

Founder & CEO, SAKE Generation Co.

Cultural Story

ICHIDŌ is a sparkling sake brand created by SAKE Generation Co., led by Ms. Kaori Shimazaki. It was designed to make premium Japanese sake feel natural in modern occasions—refined, approachable, and still rooted in craft.

The flavor direction was refined through extensive tastings across international audiences, shaping a profile that feels balanced, elegant, and versatile with food.

To bring ICHIDŌ to life, SAKE Generation partners with Fukushima's Ninki Shuzo—the brewery behind Ninki Ichi / 人気一. ICHIDŌ is crafted using traditional bottle fermentation (champagne-style secondary fermentation), developing fine, natural bubbles over time and finishing clean at the table.

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“Ninki Shuzo brewery, Nihonmatsu, Fukushima”

THE MAKER

Fukushima, Japan - Home to Ninki Shuzo

Fukushima is a prefecture in northeastern Japan, shaped by mountains, rivers, and long winters. It is known for clean water, clear air, and a food culture guided by the seasons. These conditions demand patience. They reward precision.
Ninki Shuzo is a sake brewery based in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima, with a long-standing focus on careful, controlled brewing. Working batch by batch, the brewery is known for its discipline, consistency, and technical depth — qualities essential to both premium sake and fine sparkling expressions. Here, brewing is not rushed. Fermentation is allowed to unfold in time. Quality is built quietly, year after year. This environment and philosophy make Fukushima — and Ninki Shuzo — a natural home for sake that values clarity, balance, and restraint. Here, the work speaks first. Batch after batch. Year after year.

The collection

Exploring the ICHIDŌ Expressions

Each ICHIDŌ expression is designed to explore a different balance of aroma, texture, and finish. Rather than a single fixed profile, the collection offers variations that suit different moments, moods, and food pairings.

Some expressions lean gently sweet and expressive, others are drier and more restrained. What they share is clarity, fine natural effervescence, and an approachability that invites both sake newcomers and experienced drinkers.

Below, you’ll find the individual ICHIDŌ expressions presented one by one - each with its own character, suggested pairings, and role at the table.
ICHIDŌ Sparkling ROSÉ served with food

ICHIDŌ • SPARKLING SAKE

ICHIDŌ Sparkling ROSÉ

$38.00 / 300 mL Bottle

Sparkling rosé made with only the natural color of purple-black rice—without additives. Soft grain sweetness and gentle foam create a rich, sweet moment with an easy finish.

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Tasting notes

  • Soft strawberry-like sweetness
  • Silky, gentle bubbles
  • Sweet × rich profile with a clean aftertaste

Product details

Contents
300 mL
Alcohol
7% ABV
Ingredients
Rice (Japan), rice malt (Japanese rice)
Polishing ratio
50%
Style
Sweet × Rich → sweet, but refreshing aftertaste

Concept

A gentle sweetness like strawberries that creates a sweet moment.

Pairs beautifully with

🍓 Strawberry desserts / fruit tarts 🧀 Soft cheeses 🥓 Light charcuterie
ICHIDŌ Sparkling SAKE hero image

ICHIDŌ • SPARKLING SAKE

ICHIDŌ Sparkling SAKE

$38.00 / 300 mL Bottle

A low-alcohol sparkling sake combining gentle rice sweetness and umami with soft, natural bubbles. Bright and refreshing, with a grape-like lift on the finish.

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Tasting notes

  • Gentle rice sweetness + umami
  • Soft, natural bubbles
  • Bright, refreshing finish (grape-like lift)

Product details

Contents
300 mL
Alcohol
7% ABV
Ingredients
Rice (Japan), rice malt (Japanese rice)
Polishing ratio
60%
Style
Sweet, refreshing aftertaste

Concept

A clean, celebratory sparkle—easy to share, designed for modern pairing.

Pairs beautifully with

🍣 Sushi / sashimi 🥗 Light salads 🧀 Fresh cheeses
ICHIDŌ Yuzu
ICHIDŌ • Yuzu

ICHIDŌ Yuzu

$44.80 / 500 mL Bottle

High-quality Japanese sake infused with natural yuzu—bright, juicy citrus with a clean, refreshing finish.

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Tasting notes

  • Bright yuzu citrus
  • Juicy, refreshing sweetness
  • Crisp, clean finish

Product details

Contents500 mL
Alcohol8% ABV
IngredientsRice (Japan), rice malt (Japanese rice), water, yuzu, saccharide
PolishingN/A

Concept

A citrus-forward sake designed for easy sipping—serve chilled, over ice, or in a spritz.

Pairs beautifully with

🍣 Sushi + sashimi 🐟 Grilled seafood 🥗 Light salads 🧀 Soft cheeses 🍋 Citrus desserts
ICHIDŌ Junmai Daiginjo served with food

ICHIDŌ • JUNMAI DAIGINJO

Junmai Daiginjo

$38.00 / 300 mL Bottle

Two types of rice—Gohyakumangoku and local Tohoku—create a light, clear flavor with a refined sharpness. Elegant and smooth with a bright, fruit-forward aroma to elevate any meal.

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Tasting notes

  • Light, clear profile with refined sharpness
  • Bright, fruit-forward aroma
  • Rich concentration with an elegant finish

Product details

Contents
300 mL
Alcohol
15% ABV
Ingredients
Rice (Japan), rice malt (Japanese rice)
Polishing ratio
50%
Style
Junmai Daiginjo → sharp, elegant

Concept

A clean, premium-style expression: crisp structure, aromatic lift, and a smooth finish designed to complement food.

Pairs beautifully with

🐟 Grilled fish 🍣 Sushi / sashimi 🥢 Izakaya small plates
ICHIDŌ Sparkling DRY served with food

ICHIDŌ • SPARKLING DRY

ICHIDŌ Sparkling DRY

$38.00 / 300 mL Bottle

A complex yet delicate sparkling sake for wine and champagne fans. Fine, soft bubbles meet a higher alcohol level for a rich, nuanced finish that pairs widely.

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Tasting notes

  • Complex yet delicate profile
  • Champagne-method fine, soft bubbles
  • Slightly strong, rich finish

Product details

Contents
300 mL
Alcohol
11% ABV
Ingredients
Rice (Japan), rice malt (Japanese rice)
Polishing ratio
60%
Style
Sparkling dry — slightly strong, rich taste

Concept

Crafted for champagne lovers—fine bubbles, clean structure, and a versatile table presence.

Pairs beautifully with

🦞 Shellfish 🦪 Oysters 🥂 Caviar / canapés