Founded in 1848, our sake brewery is named 'Hakurou' ('White Elder'). The name originates from our founder, Gihei Sawada, who combined 'white' to signify the beauty of carefully polishing rice until it becomes white, and 'elder' to represent longevity and the wisdom of aged techniques. We are committed to continuing our tradition of meticulous sake brewing, honoring the meaning behind our name, now and in the future.