Today, we've carefully selected 7 sake bottles with particularly impressive and stylish label designs from our Sakura Sake Shop collection. If you're looking for sake that delights both the palate and the eyes, these selections are perfect for you.
7 Stylish Japanese Sake Labels
MII NO KOTOBUKI Junmai Ginjo +14 Extra Dry
An impressive label design inspired by the beloved manga "Slam Dunk," which transcends generations and borders. After becoming the inspiration for the character Mitsui Hisashi's name, this sake achieved national recognition. This bottle is sure to delight longtime manga fans and those who prefer dry sake.
FUKUUMI Yamadanishiki
The label, inspired by the seas around Hirado in Nagasaki Prefecture, features a modern design that expresses the brewery's concept of "sake-making that represents the ocean." The design is by artist Chitose Daichi, who has created various art works. The brewery's philosophy is to create sake that makes drinkers want to "someday visit the place that gave birth to this sake." This label expressing the ocean's bounty has a beauty that makes you feel the sea breeze just by looking at it.
KANKOUBAI Autumn Junmai Ginjo "Owl"
A warm label design featuring an adorable owl illustration. Kankoubai's seasonal products are known for their animal-motif labels: rabbits for spring, penguins for summer, owls for autumn, and polar bears for winter. Despite its cute appearance, this sake won first place in the Junmai Ginjo category at SAKE COMPETITION 2025, offering outstanding taste. This is our top recommendation for those unsure what to purchase.
TOYO BIJIN Ichiban Matoi Junmai Daiginjo
A dignified label design embodying Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The traditional beauty reminiscent of Noh masks and the gorgeous red and gold colors make this perfect for special occasions, wedding celebrations, and gifts. From its history of being served at Japan-Russia summit meetings, you can appreciate the refined taste that matches its visual beauty.
y.gentle 2025
A modern, stylish label design that resembles a wine bottle. This sake is created using "assemblage," a technique mainly used in wine production, blending multiple sakes together. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a different kind of sake with an impressive design.
TSUSHIMAYA Another Story der Vater Rhein Junmai Nama
This is our store's hugely popular sparkling sake. The label artwork is a masterpiece drawn by fifth-generation brewery owner Naoyuki Watanabe. It depicts the beautiful Kiso River basin, which is also called "Japan Rhine" because its scenery resembles Germany's Rhine River. Not only visually appealing, this sake has strong carbonation that rivals sparkling wine. With its reasonable price, we encourage you to try it at least once.
EMISHIKI Kijoshu MONSOON
The striking woman depicted on the label was drawn by Azuma Gaku, who works as an art director and ukiyo-e artist. This art-like label design creates an exotic and mysterious atmosphere. Since this is kijoshu characterized by rich sweetness, we recommend enjoying it like dessert or on the rocks with soda.
Conclusion
All the sake introduced today feature not only cool labels but also high-quality taste and craftsmanship, so whichever you choose, you're sure to be satisfied. If any of these products interest you, please contact us using the link below.
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