“Yahiko Aikoku” is a limited-edition junmai ginjo sake made entirely with ingredients from Yahiko Village. It uses a rare heirloom rice called Aikoku, a historic variety from the Meiji era, cultivated with reduced pesticides and no chemical fertilizers. The yeast is also unique—sourced and cultivated from a cherry blossom tree found only at the summit of Mt. Yahiko. This sake is the result of a local project that brings together farmers, brewers, artists, and community members, with the goal of creating a sake that is 100% made in Yahiko—from rice to water, brewing to the washi label hand-painted by a local calligrapher. Brewed with care to highlight the true character of Aikoku rice, it offers a rich, full-bodied flavor with a distinctive acidity and a clean, dry finish. Each bottle reflects the personality of the year’s harvest, making it a sake you can enjoy anew every season. This bottle is not just sake—it’s a tribute to the land, tradition, and people of Yahiko.