Originally founded in 1939 as Akita Fuji Shuzoten, the brewery later joined forces with seven local distributors and was reestablished in 1973 as Kinmon Akita Sake Brewery Company. Known for its innovative approach, the brewery produces sake that breaks away from convention—yet at its core, it always emphasizes rich umami. Led by master brewer Sugawara, the team continually takes on bold and flexible challenges in sake-making, aiming to deliver both surprise and delight. They have received numerous awards for their unique creations, including junmai sake brewed with three times the usual amount of koji, and junmai genshu made with white koji.