Nanbu Bijin Brewery is a long-established sake brewery located in Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture, with a history of over 120 years. Surrounded by the rich natural environment of the Ōu Mountains and the Kitakami Highlands, the brewery carries on the refined techniques of the Nanbu Toji, one of Japan’s three great brewing guilds. True to its philosophy of "uncompromising quality," Nanbu Bijin has also been expanding internationally since 1997. The name “Nanbu Bijin” comes from the region’s history as part of the Nanbu Domain during the Edo period and the brewery’s desire to compare the sake’s elegant, refined taste to that of a beautiful woman. They primarily use local Iwate-grown sake rice varieties such as “Ginginga” and “Ginotome,” valuing local production for local consumption. In addition to producing high-quality sake rooted in tradition, Nanbu Bijin is also forward-looking. They actively participate in international competitions and exports and have introduced innovative initiatives, such as using artificial intelligence to preserve and pass down the brewing expertise of the Nanbu Toji—helping determine factors like rice type, polishing ratio, and optimal soaking time based on temperature conditions.