Aichi

愛知 Aichi
Aichi prefecture — watercolor illustration
Wilayah Chubu (中部)

Iklim

Aichi occupies the Nobi Plain along Ise Bay, with a warm, humid climate influenced by Pacific air masses that rarely bring the severe cold of Tohoku or the Japan Alps. Moderate winters and fertile alluvial plains support abundant rice cultivation. The slightly warmer fermentation environment encourages full, rich moromi development, contributing to Aichi's distinctive umami-forward, full-bodied sake style that pairs with the region's miso-heavy cuisine.

Tentang

Aichi Prefecture in central Japan is famous for its rich, sweet, umami-forward sake style that pairs with the region's bold cuisine, including miso katsu and hitsumabushi. The Tokai region's warm climate encourages full-bodied fermentation. Morimoto Shuzo's Nezame and other local brands reflect Aichi's distinct preference for sakes with depth and sweetness.