Founded in 1879. Kodama Brewing Co., Ltd. began as a soy sauce and miso producer. By 1907, the business had transitioned into a corporate entity, solidifying its position as a leading soy sauce and miso producer in Akita with the establishment of its Akita branch in 1908. In 1913, the company ventured into sake brewing, introducing the "Taiheizan" brand named after a well-known local mountain. The "Taiheizan" sake quickly gained popularity among prominent figures and fans alike upon its release. In 1933, Kodama Brewing Co., Ltd. made history by introducing "Reirou Taihei-san," the first nationally recognized cold sake. The following year, it won first place among 5,169 entries in the National Liquor Competition, establishing itself as a renowned sake producer representing Akita nationwide.