2026 SAKE EXHIBITORS

A distillery that combines tradition and innovation by bringing together labour-intensive direct distillation with long-term cask ageing.

A historic distillery known as the "Father of Awamori Revival”. The second-generation owner rediscovered black koji mould and revived Awamori production after the war.

A family-run distillery that preserves traditional production methods. Three generations have crafted Awamori, with the business passing from grandmother to grandchild with an evolving style.

The first distillery to produce oak cask-aged Awamori. Following 2025, it has again been selected as the official sake served at the CANNES GALA during the Cannes International Film Festival in 2026.The first distillery to produce oak cask-aged Awamori. Following 2025, it has again been selected as the official sake served at the CANNES GALA during the Cannes International Film Festival in 2026.

Izena Island is one of the few places in Okinawa with an environment suited to rice cultivation. The distillery produces terroir Awamori using locally grown island rice.

Like Izena Island, Iheya Island is one of the few places in Okinawa with an environment suited to rice cultivation. The distillery produces terroir Awamori using locally grown island rice.

Located in a small settlement surrounded by the rich natural environment, Yanbaru. Seventy per cent of its products are sourced locally, rooting this distillery within its local community.

Committed to producing kusu (aged Awamori), the distillery carefully selects its ingredients and brewing methods. Yamakawa Distillery is known as "Yamakawa of Kusu".

Japan's westernmost distillery. It produces Hanazake, a unique distilled spirit made exclusively on Yonaguni Island.

A distillery loved by the local community, born from the abundant water and diverse geology of Kume Island. It is also well known for its beautifully designed bottles.