Aomori
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Aomori, at the northern tip of Honshu, experiences Japan's most extreme cold snaps outside Hokkaido, with the Hakkoda mountains receiving some of the world's heaviest snowfall. Frigid winters naturally regulate fermentation temperatures, reducing the need for artificial cooling. Snowmelt from Hakkoda and the Shirakami-Sanchi UNESCO forests produces among the purest, softest brewing water in the country.
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Japan's northernmost Honshu prefecture, Aomori's harsh winters and pure Hakkoda mountain water create excellent brewing conditions. The prefecture developed its own sake rice varieties including Hanafubuki and Hana Omoi, and its sakes tend toward clean, light, slightly sweet profiles. Joppari and Denshu are noted brands gaining wider recognition.