KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box

The New KURA ONE®, from Three Regions.
Shimizu · Koka · Kanonji

Three cans reveal how place changes flavor.

  • Compare two nama sake suitable for room-temperature distribution
  • Compare Yamada Nishiki grown in Shizuoka and Kagawa
  • Three regions and breweries: Shimizu, Koka, and Kanonji

✔︎  200mL per can—easy to finish, ideal for tasting with two people or gifting.
✔︎  3-can set ¥4,950 (tax included) / free shipping in Japan
✔︎  Delivered in the First Release limited box.

Limited Quantity

Free Shipping in Japan

Two Nama Sake Suitable for Room-Temperature Distribution

KURA ONE® Sake First Release

The New KURA ONE®,
from Three Regions.

Rice grown in the region.
Water flowing through the land.
A brewery that has continued to make sake there.

 

This First Release limited set lets you compare, 200mL at a time, the different flavors created by three regions.

 

Floral. Gentle. Powerful.

 

Which region will make you want another glass?

Product: KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box

Contents: A fixed set with one can each from Shimizu, Koka, and Kanonji.

- 200mL × 3 cans

- ¥4,950 (tax included)

- Limited quantity

- Free shipping in Japan

※Sales end when the prepared quantity of boxes has been reached.

THE FIRST RELEASE

Three Sakes That Let You Taste
the Brand’s Words First.

With sake as the gateway,
share the distinct character of Japan’s regions.

 

This is the Purpose of the new KURA ONE®.

 

KURA ONE® Sake First Release is the first way to taste those words.

 

This is not simply a tasting set of famous labels.

 

Rice grown in the region.
Water flowing through the land.
Brewing craft rooted in the place.

 

These three sakes reveal, through flavor, the differences created when those elements come together.

 

First, taste them. Compare them.

 

When you find a flavor you love, the place name printed on the can starts to feel a little closer to you.

Re:Local Series

Discover Regional Character
Through Flavor.

We wanted to share regional character through the flavor of sake.

 

That idea gave rise to the KURA ONE® Re:Local Series.

 

Local rice.
Water flowing through the land.
An original sake brewed by a brewery rooted in the region.

 

Through sake that meets these basic conditions, you can taste, little by little, how aroma, mouthfeel, and finish differ from place to place.

 

For this release, we chose Shimizu, Koka, and Kanonji.

 

Before you know the place names, encounter them through flavor.

 

WHY THESE THREE?

Feel the Difference.
Discover What You Love.

You do not need to know a lot about sake. Taste these three in sequence and their differences become clear.

 

Shimizu: floral aroma and a mellow mouthfeel.

 

Koka: gentle aroma and a calm flavor that settles naturally alongside food.

 

Kanonji: generous umami with a refreshing finish.

 

Because the three have distinct personalities, the experience goes beyond simply deciding whether each one is “good.”

 

Do you prefer a floral aroma?
A soft, gentle mouthfeel?
Or a fuller expression of rice umami?

 

By comparing them, you begin to discover your own criteria for choosing sake next time.

THREE PLACES, THREE TASTES

Which Region Will You
Taste First?

Shizuoka | Okitsu River
Garyubai Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo Nama

Taste Guide
Floral | Mellow | Clean

 

Description
A floral aroma rises softly from the glass, followed by a gentle, rounded mouthfeel.

 

It retains the fresh character of nama sake while finishing clean and crisp.

 

For You If
You enjoy aromatic sake with a clean finish.

Shiga | Yasu River
Mifuku Aki no Uta Junmai Ginjo Nama

Taste Guide
Gentle | Soft | Slightly Dry

 

Description
A calm aroma and a soft expression of rice.

 

From a mellow entry, moderate minerality and umami spread across the palate, settling into a slightly dry finish.

 

For You If
You enjoy sake that is understated and naturally complements a meal.

Kanonji | Kagawa
Kawatsuru Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo

Taste Guide
Elegant | Powerful | Refreshing

 

Description
Behind the elegant, composed aroma, the generous umami of Yamada Nishiki gradually emerges.

 

It has real weight and presence on the palate, yet finishes surprisingly fresh.

 

For You If
You enjoy the umami of rice and sake with a strong sense of presence.

KURA ONE® Film

What Begins
When You Pick Up These Three?

Discover an untold sake while traveling.

 

Pick up the can and use your smartphone to see the landscapes of its region.

 

Take a sip, and carry the sake you like with you as your journey continues.

 

Then share that flavor with someone else.

 

KURA ONE® wants to deliver more than a single sake.

 

With sake as the gateway, we want to create the time in which curiosity expands toward regions you did not know.

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The landscapes you saw in the film—now experience them through flavor.

 

Shimizu, Koka, Kanonji.

 

Begin your encounter with these three regions from your own table.

COMPARE THE DIFFERENCE

The Same Yamada Nishiki Can Taste Different.
Different Rice Expands the Comparison Further.

Garyubai from Shimizu and Kawatsuru from Kanonji.

 

Both are made with Yamada Nishiki grown in their respective regions.

 

Even so, they do not taste the same.

 

Shimizu is mellow and clear.

Kanonji has greater weight and power.

 

Even with the same Yamada Nishiki, differences in regional water, climate, and brewing craft change the expression of the sake.

 

Then add Mifuku from Koka, brewed with Shiga-grown Aki no Uta.

 

Its gentle aroma and calm, food-friendly character make the differences among the three regions even clearer.

 

You do not need to decide which is “best.”

 

The one that makes you think, “I want to drink this again,” is the sake you love.

TASTE THE REGIONS

Taste Three Places
Through Aroma, Mouthfeel, and Finish.

Floral as It Opens,
Clean as It Finishes.

Shizuoka
Shimizu, framed by the blue of Suruga Bay and the ridgeline of Mount Fuji.

Travel a little inland and you reach the clear waters of the Okitsu River, where ayu sweetfish swim.

 

Sea, mountains, and clear streams all lie close together in Shimizu.

 

The soft water flowing through this land helps create a sake that is mellow and clear.

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Garyubai Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo Nama

Aroma
Bring the glass close and a generous, floral fragrance rises.

 

The freshness characteristic of nama sake joins the aroma, building anticipation before the first sip.

 

Mouthfeel
Soft water from the Okitsu River creates a rounded, gentle entry.

 

The umami of Shizuoka-grown Yamada Nishiki spreads smoothly across the palate.

 

Finish
Freshness remains, while the finish stays clean and crisp.

 

Mellowness and definition come together in one lingering impression.

 

Brewery
Sanwa Shuzo Co., Ltd. | Founded in 1686

The brewery uses underground water from the Okitsu River and continues long, low-temperature fermentation in small tanks.
Title

Gently Unfolding,
Made to Sit Beside a Meal.

Shiga
Koka, a place shaped by the memory and presence of water.

Beneath land that was once part of the bed of Lake Biwa, high-quality groundwater still flows today.

 

In Minakuchi, Koka, the sound of water can be heard from channels running alongside the old roads.

 

Water that remains close to daily life helps nurture a sake with a gentle, composed character.

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Mifuku Aki no Uta Junmai Ginjo Nama

Aroma
A gentle, restrained aroma.

 

The soft expression of rice is quietly joined by the freshness characteristic of nama sake.

 

Mouthfeel
After a gentle entry, moderate minerality and the umami of Shiga-grown Aki no Uta spread across the palate.

 

Finish
Slightly dry, becoming light and clean toward the end.

 

It does not linger heavily, leaving behind a calm sense of depth.

 

Brewery
Mifuku Shuzo Co., Ltd. | Founded in 1917

The brewery uses underground water from the Yasu River basin as its brewing water and has continued making sake in Minakuchi, Koka.
Title

Full-Bodied,
Yet Refreshing at the Finish.

Kagawa
Kanonji, shaped by sunsets and distinctive water.

In Kanonji, orange sunsets dissolve into the Seto Inland Sea.

 

At its feet flows the Saita River, with medium-hard water at around 100 mg/L hardness.

 

Neither too forceful nor too light, the character of this water helps create a sake with a clear, structured body.

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Kawatsuru Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo

Aroma
An elegant, composed aroma.

 

From behind it, the generous rice character of Yamada Nishiki gradually emerges.

 

Mouthfeel
Medium-hard water from the Saita River creates a dense, structured palate.

 

The umami of the rice feels full and substantial, while the overall outline remains clean.

 

Finish
It keeps its power, yet the finish is surprisingly refreshing.

 

Fullness and refinement remain quietly in the aftertaste.

 

Brewery
Kawatsuru Sake Brewery Co., Ltd. | Founded in 1891

The brewery uses underground water from the Saita River for brewing, while its own team grows Yamada Nishiki to create sake rooted in the region.

JUST THE RIGHT SIZE

Compare Three Regions
Without Buying Three Full Bottles.

Each can is 200mL.

 

It is a practical size for enjoying one can at a time on your own, or for sharing small pours among two or three people.

 

Easy to chill in the refrigerator, easy to carry, and without the breakage risk of a glass bottle.

 

When you want to try sake, 720mL can feel like a little too much.

 

But a single sip is often too little to understand what you truly like.

 

With 200mL, there is enough to enjoy one sake while exploring its aroma, mouthfeel, and finish.

FOR YOURSELF

For One Person,
One Can on Each of Three Nights.

On the first night, Shimizu.

 

Koka at the next meal.
Kanonji on the weekend.

 

Enjoying one can at a time with different dishes gradually reveals the aromas and finishes you prefer.

 

Look at the place name printed on the can and explore the landscapes of that region.

 

By the time you have tasted all three, you may be left with your own criteria for choosing sake—and one region you want to know more about.

TO SHARE

With Someone Else,
Put All Three on the Same Table.

Chill all three and pour a little of each into glasses.

 

“This one is more floral.”
“I like the power of this one.”

 

Putting what you notice into words naturally starts a conversation.

 

Even when people drink the same sake, the flavor they prefer can be different.

 

Enjoying those differences is part of what makes comparative tasting so rewarding.

WHY FIRST RELEASE?

Why We Recommend These Three
for Your First KURA ONE®.

Reason 01: Compare three regions at once.

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Shimizu, Koka, and Kanonji. Enjoy three regions with different water, rice, and breweries in a single set.

Reason 02: The differences are easy to taste.

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Floral. Gentle. Powerful. Because the three have clearly different personalities, even people who are new to sake can easily notice the differences.

Reason 03: 200mL makes each sake easy to try.

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You do not need to buy three full bottles. Taste three regions in smaller amounts and at your own pace.

Reason 04: Includes two nama sake suitable for room-temperature distribution.

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Garyubai and Mifuku are nama sake suitable for room-temperature distribution. Compare their fresh nama character with the more structured flavor of Kawatsuru.

Reason 05: A First Release limited box.

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This limited set was prepared as the first product following the Brand Declaration. Because the number of dedicated boxes is finite, sales will end once the prepared quantity has been reached.

Reason 06: Free domestic shipping for this product.

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Begin comparing three regions without worrying about additional domestic shipping charges beyond the product price.

LIMITED FIRST RELEASE

The First Three,
Presented in a Limited Box.

This product is delivered in a dedicated box created for KURA ONE® Sake First Release.

 

Only a limited number of these boxes have been prepared.

 

Sales of this set will end once that quantity has been reached.

 

This is not artificial scarcity created through a temporary discount or an unsupported claim of rarity.

 

We are simply selling the number we prepared so that the beginning of the new KURA ONE® can be experienced through these three regions.
KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box
KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box
KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box
KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box

Limited Quantity

Free Shipping in Japan

Two Nama Sake Suitable for Room-Temperature Distribution

KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box

[Product Overview]
Contents: 3 × 200mL cans of sake
Box size: 330mm × 75mm × 65mm
Total weight: 1.2kg

Product: Garyubai Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo Nama × 1
Ingredients: Rice, rice koji
Rice: 100% Yamada Nishiki grown in Shizuoka Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio: 55%
Alcohol: 16% ABV
Volume: 200mL

Product: Kawatsuru Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo × 1
Ingredients: Rice, rice koji
Rice: 100% Yamada Nishiki grown in Kagawa Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio: 58%
Alcohol: 15% ABV
Volume: 200mL

Product: Mifuku Aki no Uta Junmai Ginjo Nama × 1
Ingredients: Rice, rice koji
Rice: 100% Aki no Uta grown in Shiga Prefecture
Rice polishing ratio: 60%
Alcohol: 15% ABV
Volume: 200mL

[About the Nama Sake]
The unpasteurized sake included in this set is finished without heat pasteurization, using an alternative production method that allows it to be distributed at room temperature.

Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity. After opening, keep refrigerated and consume as soon as possible.

[Domestic Shipping within Japan]
• Delivery is available to all 47 prefectures in Japan.
• Delivery to remote islands and certain other areas may be unavailable or may take longer than usual depending on the carrier's service conditions.

[International Shipping]
• Shipping is available to selected countries and regions.
• Delivery may not be available due to alcohol import regulations, carrier restrictions, the product ordered, quantity, or other circumstances.
• If your destination country or region cannot be selected at checkout, online orders to that destination are not currently accepted.

[Shipping Fees]
Japan: Free shipping
International: Shipping charged separately
• Domestic shipping in Japan is free when this product is ordered on its own. Different shipping charges may apply depending on combinations with other products, required temperature conditions, number of packages, destination, or other factors. Please confirm the final shipping fee at checkout.
• Customs duties, import taxes, liquor taxes, VAT, customs clearance fees, storage fees, and any other charges incurred at the destination for international shipments are not included in the product price or the shipping fee paid to us. These charges are the responsibility of the purchaser or recipient.

[When Your Order Arrives]
• Upon receipt, please check the products, containers, and shipping carton for dents, leakage, damage, or other issues.
• If you suspect damage or leakage during transit, please do not dispose of the products, shipping carton, waybill, or packing materials. Contact the responsible Yamato Transport driver or service center.
• Please also contact us through our inquiry form within 7 days of delivery, including your order number, tracking number, affected product, details of the issue, and photographs.
• If we confirm that the issue was caused by us or the carrier, we will, at our expense, arrange an appropriate response such as sending a replacement. If a replacement cannot be provided due to lack of stock or other reasons, we may issue a refund.
• Please refer to our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy for full details.

[Notes]
• Take care not to injure yourself on the edge of the can lid.
• Do not heat the can over an open flame, as it may burst.
• Under Japanese law, persons under the age of 20 are prohibited from consuming alcohol. Please enjoy responsibly and in moderation.

FAQ

Q. What is KURA ONE®?

A. KURA ONE® is an experience brand that uses sake as the gateway to becoming captivated by untold Japan. Through small-format sake, comparative tastings, pairings, gifts, and events, we share the distinct character expressed through each region’s water, rice, breweries, and food culture.

Q. What is KURA ONE® First Release?

A. KURA ONE® Sake First Release is a series of 200mL canned sake that lets you compare the character created by each region’s water, rice, and brewery in a small format. By starting with place names and comparing flavors, you can enjoy discovering parts of Japan you never knew.

Q. What is the Re:Local Series?

A. The Re:Local Series was created from a simple idea: to communicate the character of each region through the flavor of sake. Its basic requirements are local rice, local water, and an original sake created with a local brewery.

Q. Can I change the selections?

A. This is a fixed set designed for comparing the differences among three regions. The selections in the set cannot be changed.

Q. Are all three made with Yamada Nishiki?

A. No. Yamada Nishiki is used for Garyubai from Shimizu and Kawatsuru from Kanonji. Mifuku from Koka is made with Shiga-grown Aki no Uta.

Q. Is it really possible for nama sake to be distributed at room temperature?

A. Yes. KURA ONE® nama sake is not heat-pasteurized. Instead, microorganisms that can cause spoilage are removed through filtration and the filling expertise of a partner with more than 50 years of experience. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, and humidity.

Q. Are all three nama sake?

A. No. Garyubai and Mifuku are nama sake. Kawatsuru is not nama sake.

Q. Can I enjoy this even if I am new to sake?

A. Yes. This product does not require specialist knowledge or a “correct” answer. Compare the aroma, mouthfeel, and finish, and simply notice which flavors feel right to you.

Q. Can one person finish the set?

A. Each can is 200mL, making it an approachable amount for one person. You can also enjoy one can on different days rather than opening all three at once.

Q. Can you ship internationally?

A. We ship to selected countries and regions. If your destination country or region cannot be selected at checkout, online orders to that destination are not currently accepted. In addition to international shipping charges, any customs duties, import taxes, alcohol taxes, VAT, customs clearance fees, or similar charges are the responsibility of the purchaser or recipient.

Q. How long will this be available?

A. Sales will end once the prepared quantity of First Release dedicated boxes has been reached. The timing may vary depending on order volume.

YOUR FIRST KURA ONE®

From a Flavor You Love,
to a Region You Want to Visit.

Shimizu, Koka, Kanonji.

 

At first, it does not matter if you know nothing about these places.

 

Pour them into glasses and take a sip. Little by little, the differences in floral character, softness, and power begin to appear.

 

When you find a flavor you love, the place name on the can is no longer just a name.

 

You begin to want to know more about its water and rice, its brewery and landscapes.

 

You may discover one more region you hope to visit someday.

 

Be captivated by untold Japan.

 

Experience the beginning of the new KURA ONE®, starting with these three.
KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box
KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box
KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box
KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box

KURA ONE® Sake First Release Limited Box

Limited Quantity

Free Shipping in Japan

Two Nama Sake Suitable for Room-Temperature Distribution
¥4,950

Limited Quantity

Free Shipping in Japan

Two Nama Sake Suitable for Room-Temperature Distribution
¥4,950