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Brewing sake since 1637 when Gekkeikan’s founder, Jiemon Okura, established his sake brewery in the town of Fushimi, a location just south of Japan’s ancient capital city Kyoto, well-known for its abundant and high-quality water. Access to the ideal ingredients combined with a convenient location enabled Okura and his successors’ business to thrive in the years that followed.

In 1905, the brand name Gekkeikan (meaning “crown of laurel”) was adopted as the company’s formal pledge to excellence. Through this commitment, the company became a true leader in the industry and pioneered a number of research and innovative breakthroughs. Centuries of experience and the successful results of their research endeavors have enabled Gekkeikan to become one of the world’s most popular brands. Though sake may have evolved over the centuries, Gekkeikan’s passion for pleasing the sake connoisseur remains unchanged.