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Nanbu Bijin Brewery

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Nanbu Bijin Brewery
IndustryBeverage
Founded1902
Headquarters13 Aza Kamimachi, Fukuoka, Ninohe-shi, Iwate 028-6101,Japan
Key people
Kuramoto Kuji Hideo

Kuji Kosuke

Hajime Yamaguchi
(Brewmaster)
Productssake
Websitewww.nanbubijin.co.jp

Nanbu Bijin Brewery (also known as Kuji Shuzo) is located in Ninohe City in Japan.

History

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In 1902, Nanbu Bijin Brewery was first established as only a sake retailer.[1] Then, in 1915, it was licensed to brew sake. Its name comes from a combination of words: nanbu stands for the region, and bijin for beautiful woman.[1] The current tōji (Kanji: 杜氏 Hiragana: とうじ), or master sake brewer, is Hajime Yamaguchi. In 1992, Hajime was selected by the Ministry of Labor as one of the 100 Great Craftsmen.[1]

Currently[when?], Kuramoto Kuji Hideo and his son, Kuji Kosuke, are active in the business and employ about 25 people.[1] Kuji Kosuke is slated to be the 7th generation of the Kuramoto family.[2][1]

Kuji Kosuke

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Kuji Kosuke was born May 11, 1972. He graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture's Department of Brewing and Fermentation.[3] In 2005, he received the Iwate Prefecture Young Distinguished Technician Award.[3] In 2006, he became a member of the board of trustees of Fukuoka High School.[3]

Positions of Public Service

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  • Chairperson, Cassiopeia Corporation Youth Conference
  • School Board Member, Fukuoka High School, Iwate Prefecture
  • Vice-Chairman, Technology Committee, Iwate Prefecture Brewers and Distillers’ Association
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In the movie, Kampai! For the Love of Sake, the brewery is discussed.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Nanbu Bijin (formerly Kuji) - japanese sake brewery". www.esake.com. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  2. ^ "Sake Spectator". www.alljapannews.com. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  3. ^ a b c "japanese - Japanese Sake : All Japan News,Inc - Bloguru". en.bloguru.com. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
  4. ^ "Freer│Sackler Films". www.trumba.com. Retrieved 2019-02-13.
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