Shimane Prefecture is widely regarded as the birthplace of Japanese sake, with a brewing heritage rooted in ancient mythology and 8th-century chronicles.

Tanabe Takeshita Brewery stands proudly in this historic region, preserving time-honoured methods while embracing thoughtful innovation. Its sake, Rihachi, pays tribute to the brewer who first crafted it over 150 years ago.

Originally founded in 1866, the brewery was operated by the same family for over a century. However, due to a lack of successors, production eventually ceased—until it was revived in 2022. To carry the legacy forward, a new generation of craftsmanship was ushered in with the appointment of a talented toji (master brewer), Ryota Hamasaki, marking a fresh chapter in sake-making from Shimane.