ICHIDŌ • SPARKLING SAKE
ICHIDŌ Sparkling Sake
In Japanese, ICHIDŌ means “once.” As in — you only live once, so live life your own way.
Crafted in Fukushima, Japan by Ninki Shuzo (makers of Ninki Ichi / 人気一)
About the Brand Owner
Ms. Kaori Shimazaki
Founder & CEO, SAKE Generation Co.
Cultural Story
ICHIDŌ is crafted using traditional bottle fermentation — champagne-style secondary fermentation — at Fukushima's Ninki Shuzo, the brewery behind Ninki Ichi / 人気一. The bubbles develop naturally in the bottle over time rather than being added, which is what separates it from tank-carbonated sparkling sake and what a buyer is paying for.
Business buyers: expressions can be combined in a single order. Every inquiry is reviewed by ATJ.
THE MAKER
Ninki Shuzo — Nihonmatsu, Fukushima
Ninki Shuzo is a sake brewery in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima, working batch by batch with a long-standing focus on careful, controlled brewing.
Fukushima is a prefecture in northeastern Japan, shaped by mountains, rivers and long winters — conditions that demand patience and reward precision.
The brewery is known for discipline, consistency and technical depth — the qualities that both premium sake and fine sparkling expressions depend on. Fermentation is allowed to unfold in time rather than being forced.
That environment and that philosophy make Fukushima — and Ninki Shuzo — a natural home for sake that values clarity, balance and restraint.
Here, the work speaks first. Batch after batch. Year after year.
INSIDE THE BREWERY
Where ICHIDŌ is made
Photographed on location at Ninki Shuzo by All Things Japan.
The collection
Exploring the ICHIDŌ Expressions
Each ICHIDŌ expression explores a different balance of aroma, texture and finish. Some lean gently sweet and expressive, others are drier and more restrained. What they share is clarity, fine natural effervescence, and a profile that works at the table.
Common to all expressions: 300 mL (Yuzu 500 mL) · 12 bottles per case · chilled, keep below 10 °C · rice and rice malt of Japan (Yuzu adds water, yuzu and saccharide) · Order quantity and MOQ are confirmed with the supplier at quotation. The cards below show only what differs between them.
Price on application — quoted by ATJ after buyer review.
Business buyers only. Expressions can be combined in one order — tell us the mix you need. Order quantity and MOQ are confirmed with the supplier at quotation, together with lead times. Full price list available on inquiry. ATJ reviews destination-specific alcohol import requirements and identifies the applicable export route before quotation, with specialist confirmation where required.
ICHIDŌ • SPARKLING SAKE
ICHIDŌ Sparkling ROSÉ
Sparkling rosé coloured only by purple-black rice, without additives. Soft grain sweetness and gentle foam, with an easy finish.
Tasting notes
- Soft strawberry-like sweetness
- Silky, gentle bubbles
Product details
- Alcohol
- 7% ABV
- Polishing ratio
- 50%
- Style
- Sweet × Rich — sweet, with a refreshing aftertaste
Concept
A gentle sweetness like strawberries that creates a sweet moment.
Recognition
- Milano Sake Challenge 2025 — Platinum (Sparkling)
- Luxembourg Sake Challenge 2025 — Gold
Maker-reported. Not independently verified by ATJ.
Pairs beautifully with
ICHIDŌ • SPARKLING SAKE
ICHIDŌ Sparkling SAKE
A low-alcohol sparkling sake combining gentle rice sweetness and umami with soft, natural bubbles. Bright and refreshing, with a grape-like lift.
Tasting notes
- Gentle rice sweetness + umami
- Soft, natural bubbles
- Bright finish, grape-like lift
Product details
- Alcohol
- 7% ABV
- Polishing ratio
- 60%
- Style
- Sweet, refreshing aftertaste
Concept
A clean, celebratory sparkle — easy to share, designed for modern pairing.
Pairs beautifully with
ICHIDŌ • YUZU
ICHIDŌ Yuzu
Japanese sake infused with natural yuzu — bright, juicy citrus with a clean finish.
Tasting notes
- Bright yuzu citrus
- Juicy, refreshing sweetness
- Crisp, clean finish
Product details
- Contents
- 500 mL
- Alcohol
- 8% ABV
- Ingredients
- Rice (Japan), rice malt (Japanese rice), water, yuzu, saccharide
Concept
A citrus-forward sake designed for easy sipping — serve chilled, over ice, or in a spritz.
Pairs beautifully with
ICHIDŌ • JUNMAI DAIGINJO
Junmai Daiginjo
Two rices — Gohyakumangoku and local Tohoku — give a light, clear flavour with refined sharpness and a bright, fruit-forward aroma.
Tasting notes
- Light and clear, with refined sharpness
- Bright, fruit-forward aroma
- Rich concentration, elegant finish
Product details
- Alcohol
- 15% ABV
- Polishing ratio
- 50%
- Style
- Junmai Daiginjo — sharp, elegant
Concept
A clean, premium-style expression: crisp structure, aromatic lift, a smooth finish designed to complement food.
Recognition
- Luxembourg Sake Challenge 2025 — Platinum
- Oriental Sake Awards 2025 — Bronze (Ginjo class)
Maker-reported. Not independently verified by ATJ.
Pairs beautifully with
ICHIDŌ • SPARKLING DRY
ICHIDŌ Sparkling DRY
A complex yet delicate sparkling sake for wine and champagne drinkers. Fine, soft bubbles with a higher alcohol level and a rich, nuanced finish.
Tasting notes
- Complex yet delicate
- Champagne-method fine, soft bubbles
- Slightly strong, rich finish
Product details
- Alcohol
- 11% ABV
- Polishing ratio
- 60%
- Style
- Sparkling dry — slightly strong, rich
Concept
Crafted for champagne drinkers — fine bubbles, clean structure, versatile at the table.
Recognition
- Milano Sake Challenge 2025 — Double Gold (Sparkling) · Best Food Pairing Award
- Luxembourg Sake Challenge 2025 — Gold
Maker-reported. Not independently verified by ATJ.
Pairs beautifully with
FOR BUSINESS BUYERS
How buying through ATJ works
What to ask us
- Wholesale pricing for your market
- Minimum order and case formats
- Current availability and allocation
- Import documentation for your destination
What happens next
- Send your inquiry — two minutes, no obligation
- Business inquiries are reviewed individually by ATJ
- ATJ coordinates confirmation and shipment with the brewery on your behalf
What ATJ has verified
- Supplier identity
- Product identity
- Japan-origin basis
- Brewery visited on location by ATJ
Not yet verified: destination import and licensing path; export capacity; award claims, which are maker-reported. Steps not listed are not claimed.
Wholesale terms, case formats, allocation and destination requirements — sent personally by ATJ, Yokohama.
Business buyers only · Every inquiry is reviewed individually by ATJ.
ICHIDŌ is offered to overseas buyers through All Things Japan, Yokohama.